Kawhi Leonard: 'No Surprise' Paul George Left Clippers in FA, Signed 76ers Contract

Kawhi Leonard had a typically straightforward reaction to Paul George's decision to leave the Los Angeles Clippers for the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.

While on national team duty with the United States, Leonard told reporters Tuesday the outcome was "no surprise." He said everyone was aware that George could opt out of his contract, and the two remained in contact throughout the process.

George was candid on his podcast when discussing everything that led up to his deal with the Sixers. He also said he reached out to Leonard to tell him he was leaving the Clippers.

Leonard has always been a man of few words, so he was unlikely to divulge much whenever he publicly addressed George's departure.

Clippers head coach Ty Lue struck a different tone.

"You lose an important piece to the team like PG, it's hard to replace," he said to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk. "I'm disappointed that we weren't able to get the deal done, disappointed he didn't come back. It's tough for the organization. We got to see how we move forward from here."

Leonard is under contract with Los Angeles for the next three seasons, and the sky isn't totally falling for the organization with James Harden returning.

Outwardly, Kawhi is presenting a business-as-usual facade. Internally, he may not be thrilled that the Clippers' championship window appears to be slamming shut for the foreseeable future.