Steve Ballmer says he is ‘embarrassed’ as he breaks silence on Kawhi Leonard endorsement scandal
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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer publicly addressed the endorsement scandal involving star forward Kawhi Leonard for the first time on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, saying he feels “embarrassed” by the situation.
Ballmer’s brief remark ends a period of silence from the franchise’s governor since questions surfaced about Leonard’s off-court endorsement arrangements. The extent of any investigation or potential league action was not immediately disclosed.
Additional details about Ballmer’s statement or the next steps in the matter were not released.
Source: New York Post
