Ep 51. Kawhi Leonard, Lewis Capaldi

In the 51st episode of the 19th season of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the host welcomes ‘The Claw’ himself, Kawhi Leonard, alongside Scottish singer-songwriter, Lewis Capaldi.

Kimmel kicks off the show with his signature monologue, where he takes a humorous take on current events and trending topics, including the recent hype surrounding the newly-launched iPhone models.

As the NBA season is around the corner, it’s only fitting to bring on one of the league’s most talked-about players, Kawhi Leonard. The star Clippers player and Kimmel have a fun-filled conversation about his upcoming season, his low-key personality, and his infamous ‘Klaw’ logo.

Kimmel even sinks a few shots with the basketball star as they chat about the NBA bubble and how it feels to play during the pandemic. Kawhi shares his thoughts on the pandemic, Black Lives Matter movement, and how he balanced his career and personal life during the quarantine.

Later on, Kimmel introduces Lewis Capaldi, hot off the success of his debut album, ‘Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.’ Capaldi, known for his soulful voice and quirky personality, discusses his quick rise to fame and his passion for music.

Capaldi even treats the audience to a performance of his hit single, ‘Someone You Loved,’ as Kimmel and the audience cheer him on. The singer also shares his experience attending the Grammy Awards this year, and the hilarious story behind his initial reaction to meeting Elton John.

As the show comes to a close, Kimmel thanks his guests and wraps up with a funny segment involving a new product that claims to help reverse balding. He sends the show off with a witty ‘good night’ to the audience.

Overall, the episode provides a great mix of entertainment and laughter, with engaging conversations with two very different celebrities. Kawhi Leonard’s interview gives fans a glimpse into the low-key basketball star’s personality, while Lewis Capaldi’s appearance offers a great musical performance and laugh-out-loud moments.