Church of Kawhi Leonard

[loveforthegame]

Good stuff. :tu

That was a pretty sweet streak of having a steal. Too bad it ended like it did last night.

Rudy Gobert tweet:

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And this little gem.

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[apalisoc_9]

I wanted gobert so bad for the spurs a few years back. :lol

I just felt like splitter was way too injury prone..

And look at the kid now..Putting up DPOY numbers.

[wildchild]

588748774329090048

http://i.imgur.com/tgmVnGkl.jpg

:flag:

[apalisoc_9]

Best Player. Top 5 player.

[dabom]

Everyone in ST knows Kawhi the fucking man on defense. Even on his bad nights. :lmao

[ace3g]

cool print I found

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDseE_wUMAEKZCq.jpg:large

[hooperflash]

cool print I found[/IMG]

Thanks, I couldn't find the HD version of it. I'm using it as my lock screen.

[hater]

KVH 2.0 :tu

[wildchild]

http://i.imgur.com/9G0veQHl.jpg

:tu



http://i.imgur.com/ubh5mVll.jpg
Make it happen! :D

[ace3g]

618232640919879680

[YGWHI]

618232640919879680

Cool! First I need this shirt and cap

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJBQfcaWwAAVQoH.jpg

[DenialTwist]

Video of Kawhi talking about Chip Engelland in Manila last summer.

https://instagram.com/p/5lURO2Q3nj/

[ace3g]

Mike Monroe @Monroe_SA
(https://twitter.com/Monroe_SA)Per source, #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs) Kawhi Leonard will participate in USA Basketball mini-camp in Las Vegas in Aug.; skipped last 2 yrs. (injury, rest)

[YGWHI]

Kawhi's best friends and former teammates at King High, Jerm and Tay reppin the Klaw gear in Jordan Brand event.
http://i.imgur.com/ESKs9fSl.jpg

[DenialTwist]

Kawhi was at the San Diego Chargers training camp today with his family to support cousin WR Stevie Johnson.

http://i.imgur.com/kiAlsGb.jpg http://i.imgur.com/wMRiVbJ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wivW2Rg.jpg

[ace3g]

BBALLBREAKDOWN @bballbreakdown
(https://twitter.com/bballbreakdown)You've got to read @LubbockElitist (https://twitter.com/LubbockElitist/)'s fantastic treatise on Kawhi Leonard: bit.ly/1MY2edk (http://t.co/unfrqkjhd8)

[apalisoc_9]

BBALLBREAKDOWN @bballbreakdown
(https://twitter.com/bballbreakdown)You've got to read @LubbockElitist (https://twitter.com/LubbockElitist/)'s fantastic treatise on Kawhi Leonard: bit.ly/1MY2edk (http://t.co/unfrqkjhd8)



Thanks.

Article is bunch of sentimental BS though.

Just another writer making assumptions with a player personality that he doesn't even know personally. a lot of assumptions on player to player relationships and so on.

I always giggle when reporters talk about player to player relationships, what they feel about certain situations and so on..:lol , Bunch of narrative BS.

[hooperflash]

Not sure if I ever saw this posted, just love this dude's ghetto style of commentating and hyping up Kawhi's game. :lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuEZSIPjeI0

[All Mighty Janitor]

Not sure if I ever saw this posted, just love this dude's ghetto style of commentating and hyping up Kawhi's game. :lol



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UipM10DdG0

I like this guys vid better

[YGWHI]

Thanks for the Kawhilights videos!

[YGWHI]

Kawhi was at the San Diego Chargers training camp today with his family to support cousin WR Stevie Johnson.
http://sports-kings.com/nysportskings/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/SteveJohnson.jpg
I expect a Ka-why so serious shirt this season :lol Hope Stevie won't be fined like the last time...

[ceperez]

Yeah, this definitely is a good one analyzing KL's defense:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UipM10DdG0

[ace3g]

Spurs’ trade for Leonard arguably their best




George Felton, the Spurs’ director of college scouting, got enough positive input on Leonard from west coast scout Dave Fehte that he flew to San Diego for an evaluation of his own late in the 2010-11 season. Even with so many advances in technology and analytic tools, Felton insists he can’t make a complete assessment until he’s seen a player in person.

“You get a gut feeling about somebody,” he said. “You can’t really explain it. I did that with my wife. There was a gut feeling and we got married three months later.” (George and Brandy Felton are still together after 35 years.)

Felton stressed that his gut has failed him in plenty of other instances. And for all his potential, Leonard was hardly a can’t-miss prospect . There were concerns about his shooting mechanics and a rudimentary skill set.

Still, Felton loved what he saw on that initial visit, particularly Leonard’s practice habits. He was further impressed by a glowing report from San Diego State head coach Steve Fisher, whom he’s known for years from his own coaching days.

continue reading: http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-trade-for-Leonard-arguably-their-best-6617799.php?t=79e6e4ea6d927fc3fb&cmpid=twitter-premium

[ace3g]

Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan)Tonight Kawhi Leonard became the second-fastest player to 200 wins in NBA history. Leonard has 200 wins in 262 games, a .763 win percentage.


Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan)Fastest players to 200 wins:
1. A.C. Green - 259 games 2. Kawhi Leonard - 262 games 3t. Gerald Henderson - 263 3t. Billy Cunningham - 263

[YGWHI]

Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan)Tonight Kawhi Leonard became the second-fastest player to 200 wins in NBA history. Leonard has 200 wins in 262 games, a .763 win percentage.


Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan)Fastest players to 200 wins:
1. A.C. Green - 259 games 2. Kawhi Leonard - 262 games 3t. Gerald Henderson - 263 3t. Billy Cunningham - 263






:flag:

[Kawhitstorm]

Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan)Tonight Kawhi Leonard became the second-fastest player to 200 wins in NBA history. Leonard has 200 wins in 262 games, a .763 win percentage.


Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan)Fastest players to 200 wins:
1. A.C. Green - 259 games 2. Kawhi Leonard - 262 games 3t. Gerald Henderson - 263 3t. Billy Cunningham - 263



Essentially he has the highest winning percentage of any active player.

[loveforthegame]

Good stuff. :tu

[JeffDuncan]

...
Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan)Fastest players to 200 wins:
1. A.C. Green - 259 games 2. Kawhi Leonard - 262 games 3t. Gerald Henderson - 263 3t. Billy Cunningham - 263


Those A.C. Green wins were on the Lakers with Magic Johnson, Abdul-Jabbar, and James Worthy, by the way. Just thought I'd mention.

Q: Where in the world is Kawhi?

A: It's the island in the middle of nowhere where opposing scorers go to die.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/649674293870129152/ymqLqQJ2_bigger.png San Antonio Spurs Verified account ‏@spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs)

Kawhi Leonard has now scored double-figures in 40 straight games, dating back to last season. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/270b.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f3fe.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f3c0.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f4a5.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUtQnxVUkAEuYGy.png

[RD2191]

:wakeup

[dabom]

:wakeup

[loveforthegame]

Role player doing role player things. Nothing to see here.

[dabom]

Role player doing role player things. Nothing to see here.

Your shtick sucks tbh. Have you tried any others?

[loveforthegame]

Your shtick sucks tbh. Have you tried any others?

Do I really need to use blue so you know I'm being sarcastic? Really?

[loveforthegame]

669731192220966912

[dabom]

Do I really need to use blue so you know I'm being sarcastic? Really?

I get it. Just thought you wanted a heads up or something. :lol

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Kawhi to me is like Carmelo Anthony, or what he would have been if he had ever learned to play some defense.

[loveforthegame]

:worthy:

Not just his line tonight but the overall season.

[loveforthegame]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2015/12/16/wizards-neal-remains-a-spurs-fan/


Asked what’s different about the Spurs since he left them, Neal seized on the development of Kawhi Leonard.

“Kawhi has grown to become one of the best players in the league,” Neal said. “That stands out. He’s the leader on the team as far as being their go-to guy. That’s the only difference from what I remember. He was growing into that from when I was here two years ago, but he’s really grown. It’s a credit to him and his work ethic.”

[TheMulletMan3000]

669731192220966912

[loveforthegame]

An awesome piece on Leonard being the new quiet superstar. Some great quotes from Pop, Bud, Duncan, Manu, and Snell.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14386491/san-antonio-spurs-kawhi-leonard-nba-quiet-new-superstar

[All Mighty Janitor]

An awesome piece on Leonard being the new quiet superstar. Some great quotes from Pop, Bud, Duncan, Manu, and Snell.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14386491/san-antonio-spurs-kawhi-leonard-nba-quiet-new-superstar

Good stuff. Thanks for posting

[NASpurs]

https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1935881_10153246531766981_4141553869097145041_n.jp g?oh=4dc811fe3575025088f225777771ac5e&oe=5720E07A

[RD2191]

Remember when people put Kawhi behind PG13? :lol

[benefactor]

Remember when people put Kawhi behind PG13? :lol
Spurs trading him turned out great for the franchise.:tu

[tholdren]

Spurs trading him turned out great for the franchise.:tu

KL is doing a great job so far this season, but it would be interesting to see how someone like, Jimmy Butler would do instead of KL with this exact team, or KL with the Bulls.

[RD2191]

Spurs trading him turned out great for the franchise.:tu
:lol

[Agloco]

Remember when people put Kawhi behind PG13? :lol


Spurs trading him turned out great for the franchise.:tu

:lmao

[YGWHI]

KL with the Bulls.

The chemistry between Kawhi and Rose would be a lot better than DRose-Butler, it would translate to the court and to Kawhi's game improvement.

You know, Kawhi would never talk about the lack of leadership and how he's the one willing to change that...he would just keep working and shining

[r0drig0lac]

ST is the church of Kawhi

[loveforthegame]

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[YGWHI]

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Well done Kawhi :bobo

[BanditHiro]

hopefully Curry tears his ACL so Kawhi can go ahead and win the MVP

[YGWHI]

Tonight 5 assists 0 turnovers, that thread...:lol

[TheDoctor]

Lets do this guys:
679107104087650304

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWzgrvaU4AAts9J.jpg:large

[99 Problems]

Burnin down those cities Kawhi.

[loveforthegame]

It'll be interesting to see where Leonard stands at the end of the season. He's on pace to break so many records. Here's another possible one.

680786182775517185

[SPURt]

It'll be interesting to see where Leonard stands at the end of the season. He's on pace to break so many records. Here's another possible one.

680786182775517185
That's crazy! Getting him and Timmy together is just not fair for the league!

[dabom]

It'll be interesting to see where Leonard stands at the end of the season. He's on pace to break so many records. Here's another possible one.

680786182775517185

That's by a huge margin by the way. :wow

[TheMulletMan3000]

Here to give donation to the Church. I think it hasn't been posted
For single seasons; played in the NBA/BAA; in the regular season; from 1946-47 to 2015-16; requiring Win Shares Per 48 Minutes >= 0.3 and Box Plus/Minus >= 9 and Minutes Per Game >= 20; sorted by descending Player.




Totals
Advanced



Rk
Player
Season
Age
Tm
Lg
G
GS
MP
PER
3PAr
FTr
ORB%
DRB%
TRB%
AST%
STL%
BLK%
TOV%
USG%
ORtg
DRtg
OWS
DWS
WS
WS/48
OBPM
DBPM
BPM
VORP
MP


1
Kawhi Leonard (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/leonaka01.html)
2015-16
24
SAS (http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SAS/2016.html)
NBA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2016.html)
30
30
1002
27.6
.263
.244
5.0
18.7
12.2
14.2
3.3
2.3
6.7
25.1
123
91
3.9
2.8
6.6
.318
6.1
3.8
9.9
3.0
33.4


2
Michael Jordan (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jordami01.html)*
1987-88
24
CHI (http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/1988.html)
NBA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1988.html)
82
82
3311
31.7
.027
.430
4.8
10.7
7.8
27.0
3.9
2.4
9.6
34.1
123
101
15.2
6.1
21.2
.308
9.8
2.3
12.2
11.8
40.4


3
Michael Jordan (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jordami01.html)*
1990-91
27
CHI (http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/1991.html)
NBA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1991.html)
82
82
3034
31.6
.051
.365
4.6
14.3
9.5
25.2
3.7
1.7
8.7
32.9
125
102
14.9
5.4
20.3
.321
8.9
1.8
10.8
9.8
37.0


4
LeBron James (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.html)
2008-09
24
CLE (http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CLE/2009.html)
NBA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2009.html)
81
81
3054
31.7
.238
.472
4.3
19.0
11.9
38.0
2.4
2.4
11.0
33.8
122
99
13.7
6.5
20.3
.318
9.4
3.6
13.0
11.6
37.7


5
LeBron James (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.html)
2012-13
28
MIA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIA/2013.html)
NBA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2013.html)
76
76
2877
31.6
.188
.395
4.4
20.8
13.1
36.4
2.4
1.9
12.4
30.2
125
101
14.6
4.7
19.3
.322
9.2
2.4
11.6
9.8
37.9


6
Stephen Curry (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/curryst01.html)
2015-16
27
GSW (http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/GSW/2016.html)
NBA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2016.html)
29
29
1013
32.0
.525
.330
2.3
13.8
8.4
31.4
3.0
0.2
14.1
32.4
125
100
5.7
1.6
7.3
.345
11.9
0.0
11.9
3.5
34.9




What a season!
Source: http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/psl_finder.cgi?request=1&match=single&per_minute_base=36&per_poss_base=100&type=advanced&lg_id=NBA&is_playoffs=N&year_min=&year_max=&franch_id=&season_start=1&season_end=-1&age_min=0&age_max=99&height_min=0&height_max=99&shoot_hand=&birth_country_is=Y&birth_country=&birth_state=&college_id=&draft_year=&is_active=&debut_yr_nba_start=&debut_yr_nba_end=&debut_yr_aba_start=&debut_yr_aba_end=&is_hof=&is_as=&as_comp=gt&as_val=&award=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&qual=&c1stat=ws_per_48&c1comp=gt&c1val=0.3&c2stat=bpm&c2comp=gt&c2val=9&c3stat=mp_per_g&c3comp=gt&c3val=20&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&c5stat=&c5comp=gt&c6mult=1.0&c6stat=&order_by=player

[dabom]

Here to give donation to the Church. I think it hasn't been posted
For single seasons; played in the NBA/BAA; in the regular season; from 1946-47 to 2015-16; requiring Win Shares Per 48 Minutes >= 0.3 and Box Plus/Minus >= 9 and Minutes Per Game >= 20; sorted by descending Player.




Totals
Advanced



Rk
Player
Season
Age
Tm
Lg
G
GS
MP
PER
3PAr
FTr
ORB%
DRB%
TRB%
AST%
STL%
BLK%
TOV%
USG%
ORtg
DRtg
OWS
DWS
WS
WS/48
OBPM
DBPM
BPM
VORP
MP


1
Kawhi Leonard (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/leonaka01.html)
2015-16
24
SAS (http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SAS/2016.html)
NBA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2016.html)
30
30
1002
27.6
.263
.244
5.0
18.7
12.2
14.2
3.3
2.3
6.7
25.1
123
91
3.9
2.8
6.6
.318
6.1
3.8
9.9
3.0
33.4


2
Michael Jordan (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jordami01.html)*
1987-88
24
CHI (http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/1988.html)
NBA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1988.html)
82
82
3311
31.7
.027
.430
4.8
10.7
7.8
27.0
3.9
2.4
9.6
34.1
123
101
15.2
6.1
21.2
.308
9.8
2.3
12.2
11.8
40.4


3
Michael Jordan (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jordami01.html)*
1990-91
27
CHI (http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/1991.html)
NBA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1991.html)
82
82
3034
31.6
.051
.365
4.6
14.3
9.5
25.2
3.7
1.7
8.7
32.9
125
102
14.9
5.4
20.3
.321
8.9
1.8
10.8
9.8
37.0


4
LeBron James (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.html)
2008-09
24
CLE (http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CLE/2009.html)
NBA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2009.html)
81
81
3054
31.7
.238
.472
4.3
19.0
11.9
38.0
2.4
2.4
11.0
33.8
122
99
13.7
6.5
20.3
.318
9.4
3.6
13.0
11.6
37.7


5
LeBron James (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.html)
2012-13
28
MIA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIA/2013.html)
NBA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2013.html)
76
76
2877
31.6
.188
.395
4.4
20.8
13.1
36.4
2.4
1.9
12.4
30.2
125
101
14.6
4.7
19.3
.322
9.2
2.4
11.6
9.8
37.9


6
Stephen Curry (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/curryst01.html)
2015-16
27
GSW (http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/GSW/2016.html)
NBA (http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2016.html)
29
29
1013
32.0
.525
.330
2.3
13.8
8.4
31.4
3.0
0.2
14.1
32.4
125
100
5.7
1.6
7.3
.345
11.9
0.0
11.9
3.5
34.9




What a season!
Source: http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/psl_finder.cgi?request=1&match=single&per_minute_base=36&per_poss_base=100&type=advanced&lg_id=NBA&is_playoffs=N&year_min=&year_max=&franch_id=&season_start=1&season_end=-1&age_min=0&age_max=99&height_min=0&height_max=99&shoot_hand=&birth_country_is=Y&birth_country=&birth_state=&college_id=&draft_year=&is_active=&debut_yr_nba_start=&debut_yr_nba_end=&debut_yr_aba_start=&debut_yr_aba_end=&is_hof=&is_as=&as_comp=gt&as_val=&award=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&qual=&c1stat=ws_per_48&c1comp=gt&c1val=0.3&c2stat=bpm&c2comp=gt&c2val=9&c3stat=mp_per_g&c3comp=gt&c3val=20&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&c5stat=&c5comp=gt&c6mult=1.0&c6stat=&order_by=player


:worthy::worthy::worthy::worthy::worthy::worthy:

[spursistan]

681196636056363009

Kawhi would have had at least couple or more 30 point game weren't not for the blowouts..(@Memphis, @Denver)..

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TmAi_7fTFY

[SupremeGuy]

It'll be interesting to see where Leonard stands at the end of the season. He's on pace to break so many records. Here's another possible one.

680786182775517185:wow

:worthy::worthy::worthy:

[loveforthegame]

689650284637777921

[bic50]

689650284637777921

:tu

[TheDoctor]

689650284637777921

KL2 what a Beast.

[loveforthegame]

690305164054388736

690305626237317120

[hooperflash]

STARTER!!!

[ace3g]

!!! All Star Starter

[loveforthegame]

http://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/check-out-the-kawhi-leonard-pizza

Kawhi pizza anyone?

[mexicanjunior]

At last night's game, Michelle Beatle was wearing a Church of Kawhi t-shirt. Possible lurker?

[rexrobinson]

At last night's game, Michelle Beatle was wearing a Church of Kawhi t-shirt. Possible lurker?
I noticed that too. Apparently there are media who lurk these forums, you will occasionally see something out there that has a striking resemblance to talking points on Spurstalk. A few years back, Mike Taylor of Ticket 760 stated that there was no better place to get information about the Spurs that this forum. Most Spurs related Google searches have Spurstalk on the front page.

[mexicanjunior]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/90z4q6wsgozbyrs/ChurchofKawhi.jpg

Image insert doesn't seem to be working but here is the link.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/90z4q6wsgozbyrs/ChurchofKawhi.jpg?dl=0

[loveforthegame]

695065491027664897

Kawhi. :tu

[dabom]

iJiVtiP9Ddr

[dabom]

.....

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/691032513771368448/sX_gyt3I_bigger.jpg NBA on ESPN Verified account ‏@ESPNNBA (https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA)

Kawhi Leonard is making history one game at a time.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CagBb21XEAAL-Vq.jpg

[loveforthegame]

:worthy:

[UZER]

Is it just me, or can kawhi not drive left?

[Kawhitstorm]

Is it just me, or can kawhi not drive left?

Clyde Drexler couldn't drive left his entire career & ended up being a 25ppg HOFer:lol

[BatManu20]

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Kawhi. :tu

Foreshadowing?

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cauh56qW0AI4BWC.jpg:large

[loveforthegame]

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:worthy:

[Blake]

http://citizensofculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/candlelight-vigil.jpg

[TheDoctor]

Game winner vs ORL (Wed Feb 10, 2016)
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[loveforthegame]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2016/02/18/kawhi-leonard-is-a-rare-form-of-nba-superstar/

Kawhi Leonard is a rare form of NBA superstar

:tu

[DenialTwist]

Photo credit to: @kara_lovely3

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbNo_h-XEAU6zOq.jpg:medium

[loveforthegame]

More quotes in the link from Leonard, Diaw, Del Negro, and a couple others.

:tu

http://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-spurs-kawhi-leonard-20160221-story.html?utm_campaign=Contact+SNS+For+More+Refer rer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=snsanalytics


"The guy is in the running for MVP and he's probably the best defensive player out of all of them," his San Antonio teammate Boris Diaw said. "So, yeah, he's the best two-way player in the league if you ask me."


"You know, he maybe is the best two-way player in the NBA," said TNT analyst Grant Hill, who played 18 seasons in the NBA. "He's kind of doing what maybe a young Kobe [Bryant] would do. I hate to throw out comparisons. But remember how Kobe would defend the top players when Shaq [O'Neal] was here in L.A. in the early 2000s and Kobe was also like the closer and would do things on the offensive end?

"LeBron [James] has done that a little bit. But Kawhi is doing it on both ends. He's their stopper and he's their go-to guy. It's not many guys really in the history of the NBA that have both of those responsibilities."

[loveforthegame]

Leonard modeling the Jordan spring collection.

http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/jordan/style-guide

[NASpurs]

:tu


http://youtu.be/jypQT4t1tCY

[loveforthegame]

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Not bad. Especially that ft shooting.

[loveforthegame]

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[Wildcat67]

His second time on the cover of SI

[loveforthegame]

http://www.sacurrent.com/Blogs/archives/2016/03/09/see-kawhi-leonard-on-the-cover-of-marchs-sports-illustrated


Look for comments from Spurs Tim Duncan and David West, from the Lakers' Kobe Bryant, from Clippers Guard J.J. Redick and from Spurs coaching staff and general manager R.C. Buford

[loveforthegame]

More quotes in the link.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2016/03/11/kawhi-leonard-wants-a-super-team-superstardom-can-wait/

Kawhi Leonard wants a super team, superstardom can wait


Leonard’s new teammate, Andre Miller, has certainly seen his fair share of superstars throughout his 16 years in the NBA. Leonard, in Miller’s eyes, is another.

“He’s a superstar,” said Miller. “He’s been to the finals a couple of times. Finals MVP. All-Star game. He’s improved every year. I mean’s he a guy that, from my couple days here, I see he has some worth ethic. And he guards his position. I think a lot of players respect players that can not only put the ball in the basket, but they can guard the best player on the other team night in and night out. And it looks like he doesn’t complain about it. He takes on the challenge. There are only a few guys in the league that do that.”

Added Miller: “He definitely has the tools to be a superstar for 15 more years.”

[CGD]

704001814379651073

Not bad. Especially that ft shooting.

That is just insane

[gambit1990]

704001814379651073

Not bad. Especially that ft shooting.
wow. can't believe there's still doubters on this board. that schtick is such bullshit.

[hooperflash]

EfKkXSF6aBo

[weeks]

He's still a wacko but I feel like this forum owes apo a collective apology...dude was sounding the bell for Leonard earlier and more often than any of us and he caught hell for it

[spurraider21]

He's still a wacko but I feel like this forum owes apo a collective apology...dude was sounding the bell for Leonard earlier and more often than any of us and he caught hell for it
apo didnt start posting about kawhi until after the 2013 finals :lol

[gambit1990]

how much longer until he gets respect from the refs? he averaged 21.2 this season... could easily average 25 if he starts getting some calls.

[loveforthegame]

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[Mr. Body]

If he pushes to the next level were can beat the Dubs.

[gambit1990]

720748110595690500
about time tbh.

[TheDoctor]

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Finally:claw

[gambit1990]

cool font they used on the shirts. that hat is sick.

[K...]

how about we change the spurstalk logo to spurs tal(claw)?

[spursistan]

32pts /7 reb/2 ast/5 BLK/4 stls :worthy:

Stay agressive mah nigga..It is your team..just take us home :cry

[PopTheGOAT]

My brethren of African decent :claw

[PopTheGOAT]

720748110595690500
Looked for them in house of hoops at North Star today, didn't see any :depressed

[024]

Leonard looking like the only one out there who cares. Except for maybe Patty but he threw up a bunch of bricks tonight.

[PopTheGOAT]

how much longer until he gets respect from the refs? he averaged 21.2 this season... could easily average 25 if he starts getting some calls.
Next season tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

Great game

[PopTheGOAT]

Great game
:toast

[99 Problems]

:claw

[spursistan]

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[ace3g]

Nick Moyle @NRMoyle
(https://twitter.com/NRMoyle) No #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs) player has ever had at least 4 steals and 5 blocks in a playoff game until tonight. Add in the other stuff and I mean idk man

Michael Gallagher Verified account ‏@MikeSGallagher (https://twitter.com/MikeSGallagher)
Kawhi Leonard is the first player ever to score at least 30 points in a playoff game with 4+ steals, 4+ blocks and 4+ 3-pointers.








https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/636273059272355844/xmWIh8l0_bigger.jpg Nick Moyle ‏@NRMoyle (https://twitter.com/NRMoyle)

Kawhi already has 8 playoff games with at least 4 steals, second in franchise history behind Manu (16).

[spursistan]

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[gambit1990]

could you imagine if we decided to keep george hill? :wow:wow:wow

would like if we didn't decide to keep parker this summer.

[Holden_Caulfield]

my chinese kawhi jersey cant come any sooner :cry

[bic50]

:claw

[DenialTwist]

could you imagine if we decided to keep george hill? :wow:wow:wow

would like if we didn't decide to keep parker this summer.

[dabom]

:wow

[313]

apo didnt start posting about kawhi until after the 2013 finals :lol
He didn't even post in this thread til after the 2014 finals :lol

that coincidentally coincidences with when "Big Dog" stopped posting :lol

[hooperflash]

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[loveforthegame]

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I thought he wasn't clutch. :(

[DMX7]

704001814379651073

Not bad. Especially that ft shooting.

oh, and also just the best defender in the league. :hat

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1164496280/Photo_on_2010-11-10_at_23.09_bigger.jpg Jerry Briggs Verified account ‏@JerryBriggs (https://twitter.com/JerryBriggs)

Nick Moyle: Spurs’ Leonard next step on NBA evolutionary chart http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-Leonard-next-step-on-NBA-evolutionary-7383706.php?t=ce066d2f93992384c6&cmpid=twitter-premium … (https://t.co/CMGdiFYGpR) via @mySA (https://twitter.com/mySA)

[loveforthegame]

Awesome read. Mad respect from a couple of legends before him. Cooper and Moncrief with some high praise for Leonard. :tu

[loveforthegame]

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[spursistan]

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In multiple seasons, from 1984 to 2016, age 24 or younger, in the playoffs, requiring Minutes Played >= 1, sorted by most games matching criteria.
Glossary · SHARE · Embed · CSV · Export · PRE · LINK (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pgl_finder.cgi?request=1&player_id=&match=career&year_min=&year_max=&age_min=0&age_max=24&team_id=&opp_id=&is_playoffs=Y&round_id=&game_num_type=&game_num_min=&game_num_max=&game_month=&game_day=&game_location=&game_result=&is_starter=&is_active=&is_hof=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&c1stat=mp&c1comp=gt&c1val=1&c2stat=&c2comp=gt&c2val=&c3stat=&c3comp=gt&c3val=&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&order_by=pts#stats::none) · ?



Rk
Player
Pos
From
To
Count


1
Kobe Bryant (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bryanko01.html)
G
1997
2003
97 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pgl_finder.cgi?request=1&player_id=bryanko01&match=game&year_min=1984&year_max=2016&age_min=0&age_max=24&team_id=&opp_id=&is_playoffs=Y&round_id=&game_num_type=&game_num_min=&game_num_max=&game_month=&game_day=&game_location=&game_result=&is_starter=&is_active=&is_hof=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&c1stat=mp&c1comp=gt&c1val=1&c2stat=&c2comp=gt&c2val=&c3stat=&c3comp=gt&c3val=&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&is_dbl_dbl=&is_trp_dbl=&order_by=date_game&order_by_asc=Y&)


2
Tony Parker (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/parketo01.html)
G
2002
2007
90 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pgl_finder.cgi?request=1&player_id=parketo01&match=game&year_min=1984&year_max=2016&age_min=0&age_max=24&team_id=&opp_id=&is_playoffs=Y&round_id=&game_num_type=&game_num_min=&game_num_max=&game_month=&game_day=&game_location=&game_result=&is_starter=&is_active=&is_hof=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&c1stat=mp&c1comp=gt&c1val=1&c2stat=&c2comp=gt&c2val=&c3stat=&c3comp=gt&c3val=&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&is_dbl_dbl=&is_trp_dbl=&order_by=date_game&order_by_asc=Y&)


3
Andrew Bynum (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bynuman01.html)
C
2006
2012
74 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pgl_finder.cgi?request=1&player_id=bynuman01&match=game&year_min=1984&year_max=2016&age_min=0&age_max=24&team_id=&opp_id=&is_playoffs=Y&round_id=&game_num_type=&game_num_min=&game_num_max=&game_month=&game_day=&game_location=&game_result=&is_starter=&is_active=&is_hof=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&c1stat=mp&c1comp=gt&c1val=1&c2stat=&c2comp=gt&c2val=&c3stat=&c3comp=gt&c3val=&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&is_dbl_dbl=&is_trp_dbl=&order_by=date_game&order_by_asc=Y&)


4
Kawhi Leonard (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/leonaka01.html)
F
2012
2016
72 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pgl_finder.cgi?request=1&player_id=leonaka01&match=game&year_min=1984&year_max=2016&age_min=0&age_max=24&team_id=&opp_id=&is_playoffs=Y&round_id=&game_num_type=&game_num_min=&game_num_max=&game_month=&game_day=&game_location=&game_result=&is_starter=&is_active=&is_hof=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&c1stat=mp&c1comp=gt&c1val=1&c2stat=&c2comp=gt&c2val=&c3stat=&c3comp=gt&c3val=&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&is_dbl_dbl=&is_trp_dbl=&order_by=date_game&order_by_asc=Y&)


5
Serge Ibaka (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/ibakase01.html)
F
2010
2014
71 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pgl_finder.cgi?request=1&player_id=ibakase01&match=game&year_min=1984&year_max=2016&age_min=0&age_max=24&team_id=&opp_id=&is_playoffs=Y&round_id=&game_num_type=&game_num_min=&game_num_max=&game_month=&game_day=&game_location=&game_result=&is_starter=&is_active=&is_hof=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&c1stat=mp&c1comp=gt&c1val=1&c2stat=&c2comp=gt&c2val=&c3stat=&c3comp=gt&c3val=&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&is_dbl_dbl=&is_trp_dbl=&order_by=date_game&order_by_asc=Y&)


6
Jordan Farmar (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/f/farmajo01.html)
G
2007
2010
69 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pgl_finder.cgi?request=1&player_id=farmajo01&match=game&year_min=1984&year_max=2016&age_min=0&age_max=24&team_id=&opp_id=&is_playoffs=Y&round_id=&game_num_type=&game_num_min=&game_num_max=&game_month=&game_day=&game_location=&game_result=&is_starter=&is_active=&is_hof=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&c1stat=mp&c1comp=gt&c1val=1&c2stat=&c2comp=gt&c2val=&c3stat=&c3comp=gt&c3val=&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&is_dbl_dbl=&is_trp_dbl=&order_by=date_game&order_by_asc=Y&)


7
Rajon Rondo (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/rondora01.html)
G
2008
2010
64 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pgl_finder.cgi?request=1&player_id=rondora01&match=game&year_min=1984&year_max=2016&age_min=0&age_max=24&team_id=&opp_id=&is_playoffs=Y&round_id=&game_num_type=&game_num_min=&game_num_max=&game_month=&game_day=&game_location=&game_result=&is_starter=&is_active=&is_hof=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&c1stat=mp&c1comp=gt&c1val=1&c2stat=&c2comp=gt&c2val=&c3stat=&c3comp=gt&c3val=&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&is_dbl_dbl=&is_trp_dbl=&order_by=date_game&order_by_asc=Y&)


8
LeBron James (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.html)
F
2006
2009
60 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pgl_finder.cgi?request=1&player_id=jamesle01&match=game&year_min=1984&year_max=2016&age_min=0&age_max=24&team_id=&opp_id=&is_playoffs=Y&round_id=&game_num_type=&game_num_min=&game_num_max=&game_month=&game_day=&game_location=&game_result=&is_starter=&is_active=&is_hof=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&c1stat=mp&c1comp=gt&c1val=1&c2stat=&c2comp=gt&c2val=&c3stat=&c3comp=gt&c3val=&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&is_dbl_dbl=&is_trp_dbl=&order_by=date_game&order_by_asc=Y&)


9
Robert Horry (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/horryro01.html)
F
1993
1995
57 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pgl_finder.cgi?request=1&player_id=horryro01&match=game&year_min=1984&year_max=2016&age_min=0&age_max=24&team_id=&opp_id=&is_playoffs=Y&round_id=&game_num_type=&game_num_min=&game_num_max=&game_month=&game_day=&game_location=&game_result=&is_starter=&is_active=&is_hof=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&c1stat=mp&c1comp=gt&c1val=1&c2stat=&c2comp=gt&c2val=&c3stat=&c3comp=gt&c3val=&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&is_dbl_dbl=&is_trp_dbl=&order_by=date_game&order_by_asc=Y&)


10
B.J. Armstrong (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/armstbj01.html)
G
1990
1992
55 (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pgl_finder.cgi?request=1&player_id=armstbj01&match=game&year_min=1984&year_max=2016&age_min=0&age_max=24&team_id=&opp_id=&is_playoffs=Y&round_id=&game_num_type=&game_num_min=&game_num_max=&game_month=&game_day=&game_location=&game_result=&is_starter=&is_active=&is_hof=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&c1stat=mp&c1comp=gt&c1val=1&c2stat=&c2comp=gt&c2val=&c3stat=&c3comp=gt&c3val=&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&is_dbl_dbl=&is_trp_dbl=&order_by=date_game&order_by_asc=Y&)



He is had himself a nice post-season career already..by the end of this series, Kawhi will have the 3rd most played playoffs games before age 25 :wow..

that's more PO games played than Chris Paul did in his entire career (69)..:lol

[bic50]

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[Kawhitstorm]

He is had himself a nice post-season career already..by the end of this series, Kawhi will have the 3rd most played playoffs games before age 25 :wow..

I think he also has the best winning percentage of any active player that has played 5 seasons.

[ace3g]

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[gambit1990]

kawhi has been a godsend.

s/o to larry bird :lol

[loveforthegame]

Full interview here. High praise. :tu

http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2016/06/05/20160605-gt-jerry-west.nba/

Leonard's part is around the 7 minute mark and last 20 seconds or do.

[SAGirl]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUSB74tPyVc

[tholdren]

KL should have zero credibility until he leads a team to a ring. Otherwise, he's just another BJ Armstrong.

[skulls138]

KL should have zero credibility until he leads a team to a ring. Otherwise, he's just another BJ Armstrong.Did you sleep all through 2014. Good news, we won our 5th ring that year and Kawhi won FMVP. I think that qualifies as "leading a team"

[tholdren]

Did you sleep all through 2014. Good news, we won our 5th ring that year and Kawhi won FMVP. I think that qualifies as "leading a team"
Nope - Tim was the best player in the 14 playoffs. KL won not just because he had a good series, but because the nba needed a new face to give the award. Pretty easy to understand.

[Robz4000]

Nope - Tim was the best player in the 14 playoffs. KL won not just because he had a good series, but because the nba needed a new face to give the award. Pretty easy to understand.

Kawhi won because he was the best player on the court in those Finals.

[tholdren]

Kawhi won because he was the best player on the court in those Finals.

Please.

Lebron James was the best player on the court. Tim/Tony/KL/Manu were all good for SA. Tim set the tone for the series.

[dabom]

Kawhi won because he was the best player on the court in those Finals.

The guy is not a Spurs fan. Do not reply. :lol

[bic50]

Please.

Lebron James was the best player on the court. Tim/Tony/KL/Manu were all good for SA. Tim set the tone for the series.

No matter what kawhi does, you're still going to be bitch about him. Can't take your bitch ass serious.

[tholdren]

No matter what kawhi does, you're still going to be bitch about him. Can't take your bitch ass serious.
That's not true. I've stated in multiple posts that he is better than I thought he would be. My gripe with him is that he has not led a SA team to a major series victory and his 4th Qs in the playoffs are shitty. This makes him a few steps behind other players. I've also conceded that if/when he does led SA to a ring, I would then give him the credit he deserves. It's annoying that the player-fans bring out the individual stats, and state he's better than other players who are currently WINNING important games of series well beyond RD 1/2.

[rasuo214]

That's not true. I've stated in multiple posts that he is better than I thought he would be. My gripe with him is that he has not led a SA team to a major series victory and his 4th Qs in the playoffs are shitty. This makes him a few steps behind other players. I've also conceded that if/when he does led SA to a ring, I would then give him the credit he deserves. It's annoying that the player-fans bring out the individual stats, and state he's better than other players who are currently WINNING important games of series well beyond RD 1/2.

He already (and still) is better than you thought, so why not appreciate that?

[tholdren]

He already (and still) is better than you thought, so why not appreciate that?
I am, but the point of the board is to debate reality.

[rasuo214]

I am, but the point of the board is to debate reality.

You have a weird way of showing it. You can debate "reality" without downplaying Kawhi every chance you get.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/723548075269066752/5edHIRSj_bigger.jpg TMZ Verified account ‏@TMZ (https://twitter.com/TMZ)

NBA's Wilson Chandler -- Advice for NBA Rookies ... 'Be Like Kawhi Leonard!' (VIDEO)




https://o.twimg.com/2/proxy.jpg?t=HBhOaHR0cDovL2xsLW1lZGlhLnRtei5jb20vMj AxNi8wNi8yMi8wNjIyMTYtd2lsc29uLWNoYW5kbGVyLXByaW1h cnktMTIwMHg2MzAuanBnFJwLFO4FHBSEBhSUAwAAFgASAA&s=fpBGRl5qqNDq-6tLp4KMhrXp7gWMoPSd5EI9npVKl5Y

https://t.co/qWE3M0Qg84

[tholdren]

You have a weird way of showing it. You can debate "reality" without downplaying Kawhi every chance you get.
Probably because every thread on this pos site is about kl stats. until he rings with a team following his lead, its like reading a thread about jimmy butler or paul george, all are poor mans version of allen iverson.

[Astray]

You have to be retarded to think that Kiwi was better than LeBron in the 2014 finals.

[tonight...you]

Probably because every thread on this pos site is about kl stats. until he rings with a team following his lead, its like reading a thread about jimmy butler or paul george, all are poor mans version of allen iverson.
"pos site", but here you are sucking out the hours of your life posting thousands of posts here.
Stupid ass hypocrite.

[skulls138]

That's not true. I've stated in multiple posts that he is better than I thought he would be. My gripe with him is that he has not led a SA team to a major series victory and his 4th Qs in the playoffs are shitty. This makes him a few steps behind other players. I've also conceded that if/when he does led SA to a ring, I would then give him the credit he deserves. It's annoying that the player-fans bring out the individual stats, and state he's better than other players who are currently WINNING important games of series well beyond RD 1/2.I feel that KL could be a part of a championship winning big 3. Thats how I view his future success. Hes a two way player that continues to get better. And he had some great moments in 4th quarters, ripping rebounds away and getting other key rebounds. Youre talking about one 4th quarter.

And if he does overcome dont think I wont call you a doubter.

[ace3g]

Kawhi might have a snapchat?






https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/478390530984787968/Fqe2WVgu_bigger.jpeg Courtside ‏@courtside (https://twitter.com/courtside)

@lindsaymills (https://twitter.com/lindsaymills) Unless it's for Jordan brand?? I don't know! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f629.png

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https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/478390530984787968/Fqe2WVgu_bigger.jpeg Courtside ‏@courtside (https://twitter.com/courtside)

@lindsaymills (https://twitter.com/lindsaymills) NO ONE WILL TELL ME HIS NAME

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[look_at_g_shred]

Oh snap!!! (No pun intended)

[loveforthegame]

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[loveforthegame]

Leonard debuting some new shoes. :tu

http://www.kicksonfire.com/air-jordan-30-kawhi-leonard-pe-gold-pack/

[kjhip1]

The Jordan 30s are actually not that bad. I hoop in the all black. I do like the gold trim on the bottom. Adds a nice touch

[cutewizard]

we all hope Leonard shall improve more in the offseason,

ESP OFFENSIVELY, ADDING MORE OFFENSIVE WEAPONS AT HIS DISPOSAL,

because defensively he is already the best player in the game!

[cutewizard]

THIS IS A GUY KAWHI SHOULD EMULATE:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=paul+pressey

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=paul+pressey



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcETLV8z3zo

[YGWHI]

I LOVE Tim and will miss him so much

This was funny
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[YGWHI]

It's a boring Spurs' summer
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Also the same DefRtg...Amazing.
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CntPxSnXgAkaXxE.jpg:large
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[tholdren]

It's a boring Spurs' summer
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Also the same DefRtg...Amazing.
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CntPxSnXgAkaXxE.jpg:large
:claw
some pretty forgettable team stats tbh

[YGWHI]

some pretty forgettable team stats tbh

Since just two or three players in the world can put his stat lines on both ends...I'd say he's pretty unique, a beast.

Stop trolling our best player and join the Force.

[tholdren]

Since just two or three players in the world can put his stat lines on both ends...I'd say he's pretty unique, a beast.

Stop trolling our best player and join the Force.
kl has a great team - he's fallen short of coming through when it matters for 2 years. not sold until he carries the team.

[SAGirl]

Since just two or three players in the world can put his stat lines on both ends...I'd say he's pretty unique, a beast.

Stop trolling our best player and join the Force.
Guy is dedicated to the hate... /ignore and move on. :claw

[YGWHI]

Guy is dedicated to the hate... /ignore and move on. :claw

I guess he needs some...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWuvtafWsAAMMjJ.jpg

[tholdren]

Guy is dedicated to the hate... /ignore and move on. :claw
Boo Hoo - he doesn't agree with my player worship so let's call it hating. Notice my schtick is the exact opposite of yours. Annoying right? Maybe you should look in the mirror?

[bic50]

Boo Hoo - he doesn't agree with my player worship so let's call it hating. Notice my schtick is the exact opposite of yours. Annoying right? Maybe you should look in the mirror?

This coming a jimmer lover. You're a fucking joke.

[tholdren]

This coming a jimmer lover. You're a fucking joke.
lololololololol mmmmeeeeellllllltttttt doooooooowwwwwnnnnnn


not a jimmer lover. Told you spurs would need someone who could create and score in the playoffs. I was right.

[YGWHI]

This coming a jimmer lover.
I used to hate his annoying BYU fans but that was five, six years ago...Now, I'm fine with people who still love him, they have remained loyal to him through the years, that's something I never expected to see.

But what makes tholdren stupid is his poor bball knowledge.

Remember. He said that those Kawhi's numbers were "some pretty forgettable team stats"


Kawhi Leonard played more than 30 minutes per game, and achieved one of the highest offensive and defensive rating difference ever. There are only two non-big man players that achieved similar numbers, Michael Jordan (http://clutchpoints.com/tag/michael-jordan/) and LeBron James (http://clutchpoints.com/tag/lebron-james/).


"This is based on Basketball Reference’s interpretation of the stat. He had a 121 offensive rating and a 96 defensive rating which is a difference of 25. He is the only wing or guard to ever do this while playing over 30 minutes a game. For reference, Jordan’s best year in this was in his 95-96 season when he had a 124 ortg and 100 drtg."



http://clutchpoints.com/kawhi-leonard-posted-historical-largest-difference-bt-offensive-defensive-rating-for-a-non-big/

[tholdren]

I used to hate his annoying BYU fans but that was five, six years ago...Now, I'm fine with people who still love him, they have remained loyal to him through the years, that's something I never expected to see.

But what makes tholdren stupid is his poor bball knowledge.

Remember. He said that those Kawhi's numbers were "some pretty forgettable team stats"



http://clutchpoints.com/kawhi-leonard-posted-historical-largest-difference-bt-offensive-defensive-rating-for-a-non-big/




Don't care about personal accolades, care about the ring. Get with the program.

[ace3g]

NBPA @TheNBPA (https://twitter.com/TheNBPA)
Nothing easy. Best Defender goes to @kawhileonard (https://twitter.com/kawhileonard/). #PlayersVoice (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PlayersVoice) amp.twimg.com/v/fc42d31d-399… (https://t.co/2arIdS9e9y)

[loveforthegame]

Good stuff. Nice to see him recognized by his peers. :tu

[Sean Cagney]

Kawhi Leonard is a monster...

[tholdren]

Kawhi Leonard is a monster...
except when it counts...

[dabom]

Kawhi Leonard is a monster...

The goods. :tu

[Hoops Czar]

Is he a daddy yet?

[Sean Cagney]

except when it counts...

He got the Finals MVP and played great the year before as a youngin against the games best player, that is when it counts.

Remember his block on Westbrook as well that saved the game? Give him time he will get better and better. He was so good at a young age though, high ceiling.

[dabom]

He got the Finals MVP and played great the year before as a youngin against the games best player, that is when it counts.

Remember his block on Westbrook as well that saved the game? Give him time he will get better and better. He was so good at a young age though, high ceiling.

I was gonna reply to him. Best way to get him all haywired is to compliment what he hates.

[tholdren]

I was gonna reply to him. Best way to get him all haywired is to compliment what he hates.
Or start a thread about a player who won finals mvp as a 4th option, and showed up for zero 4th Qs in the past two playoffs as "the man" Do I really need to repost the stats, or are they invalid on this topic?

[tonight...you]

Or start a thread about a player who won finals mvp as a 4th option, and showed up for zero 4th Qs in the past two playoffs as "the man" Do I really need to repost the stats, or are they invalid on this topic?
Not that I have a bone to pick in this fight, but your post made me think a phrase:
Invalid to invalids. And that made me laugh.

[dabom]

Not that I have a bone to pick in this fight, but your post made me think a phrase:
Invalid to invalids. And that made me laugh.

As much as we can point and laugh, it is best to not reply. :lol

[tholdren]

As much as we can point and laugh, it is best to not reply. :lol
when in doubt, change subject

[tonight...you]

As much as we can point and laugh, it is best to not reply. :lol
Why? I'm still laughing... I enjoy happiness.

[dabom]

Why? I'm still laughing... I enjoy happiness.

Yeah but the dude gets a rush and further justifies his behavior. :toast

[tonight...you]

Yeah but the dude gets a rush and further justifies his behavior. :toast
Let the man, or woman, I don't know... be happy.

[bic50]

when in doubt, change subject

You only hate kawhi because he's black.

[tholdren]

You only hate kawhi because he's black.
I dont hate KL. I hate when the teens above have posting privileges.

[bic50]

This bitch trolldren.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Is he a daddy yet?

He's already Lebron's daddy.

[apalisoc_9]

This bitch trolldren.

[YGWHI]

NBPA @TheNBPA (https://twitter.com/TheNBPA)
Nothing easy. Best Defender goes to @kawhileonard (https://twitter.com/kawhileonard/). #PlayersVoice (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PlayersVoice) amp.twimg.com/v/fc42d31d-399… (https://t.co/2arIdS9e9y)


Nice :claw


Like the HP's guy says -and his video shows- Kawhi always seems to be in the right position. A Beast.

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[jermaine]

Nice :claw


Like the HP's guy says -and his video shows- Kawhi always seems to be in the right position. A Beast.

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The small things are always over looked! He's just relentless an smart.

[tholdren]

So sad you got offended.

[YGWHI]

The small things are always over looked! He's just relentless an smart.
What amazes me is how much his great instinct impacts on the game, sometimes it makes him look not human.

Spurs' alien-beast/robot/human hybrid.

[YGWHI]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTveHOcscJI

I miss Spurs games so much :depressed

[loveforthegame]

:tu

You can listen here. Not sure what time he says it.

https://art19.com/shows/open-run/episodes/382bb52c-de35-400e-b306-17b551851eae


Who defends you on the court the best? LeBron James: Kawhi Leonard. He’s solid. Very very solid. – via The Vertical

[YGWHI]

:tu

You can listen here. Not sure what time he says it.

https://art19.com/shows/open-run/episodes/382bb52c-de35-400e-b306-17b551851eae


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That was a great game:claw:flag:

[rastaspur]

lololololololol mmmmeeeeellllllltttttt doooooooowwwwwnnnnnn


not a jimmer lover. Told you spurs would need someone who could create and score in the playoffs. I was right.

And jimmer can do these things? Negro please....

[Leetonidas]

Wasnt Kawhi supposed to have a kid in July? never heard anything about that tbh

[apalisoc_9]

Wasnt Kawhi supposed to have a kid in July? never heard anything about that tbh

Baby Girl...can't remeber what Podcast I heard it from.

Only thing I know. I think Kawhi is back on court now..Not sure where he's practicing though.

[BillMc]

Kawhi is only what 25? And if his career ended today he'd have a realistic chance at the hall of fame. Only thing that would prevent him going in is the "didn't play long enough" argument or the (more spurious) "didn't have enough all-stars/all-nba selections." 5 more years even if the doesn't win another title or another DPOY and he's a lock.

[Hoops Czar]

Baby Girl...can't remeber what Podcast I heard it from.

Only thing I know. I think Kawhi is back on court now..Not sure where he's practicing though.

Lebron James Skills Academy, Cleveland, Ohio. Can't recall the podcast I heard it from though.

[SAGirl]

Kawhi is only what 25? And if his career ended today he'd have a realistic chance at the hall of fame. Only thing that would prevent him going in is the "didn't play long enough" argument or the (more spurious) "didn't have enough all-stars/all-nba selections." 5 more years even if the doesn't win another title or another DPOY and he's a lock.

Yea, he'd have a chance but not strong case bc he only had one dominant season offensively, b4 he was a roleplayer in the shadow of the big 3 (for what is worth he was dominant defensively but the 2 way player as he established himself as a dominant option offensively only came about the past year). Not going very far in the playoffs as the main option is another blemish. He needs to accomplish more... but as he's just 25 we can all believe the best is yet to come. Guys like MJ and Lebron did not ring in their own right until later in their careers. I think the best is yet to come with Kawhi. He is still too young to have already seen the best of his career pass him by, that's ridiculous. He still has levels to climb up to. I believe in him.

[BillMc]

Yea, he'd have a chance but not strong case bc he only had one dominant season offensively, b4 he was a roleplayer in the shadow of the big 3 (for what is worth he was dominant defensively but the 2 way player as he established himself as a dominant option offensively only came about the past year). Not going very far in the playoffs as the main option is another blemish. He needs to accomplish more... but as he's just 25 we can all believe the best is yet to come. Guys like MJ and Lebron did not ring in their own right until later in their careers. I think the best is yet to come with Kawhi. He is still too young to have already seen the best of his career pass him by, that's ridiculous. He still has levels to climb up to. I believe in him.

My point was even if Kawhi were to have a "meh" career from here on out, as long as gets the number of years under his belt, I think he gets in eventually. Like you, though, I don't think its a worry as the best is yet to come from Kawhi. :toast

The fact is 4 of our 5 starters and 1 of our bench guys are probably headed to the HOF. :flag:

[SAGirl]

My point was even if Kawhi were to have a "meh" career from here on out, as long as gets the number of years under his belt, I think he gets in eventually. Like you, though, I don't think its a worry as the best is yet to come from Kawhi. :toast

The fact is 4 of our 5 starters and 1 of our bench guys are probably headed to the HOF. :flag:

Yea I don't expect him to have a meh career the rest of the way. :toast

[tholdren]

Yea I don't expect him to have a meh career the rest of the way. :toast
I think KL is below Barkley in terms of all around game and ceiling.

[DarrinS]

I think KL is below Barkley in terms of all around game and ceiling.

And Chuck thinks Kawhi is the best player.

[tholdren]

And Chuck thinks Kawhi is the best player.
Charles likes guys who do it all - KL does it all better than anyone else, not a surprise.

And what do you think, better or worse than Barkley?

[loveforthegame]

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[dabom]

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The audacity of this mtfr. :pctoss

[SAGirl]

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Hmmmm Cojooooo! Glad to see they are getting their workouts in. I have come to like Cojo so much more in the Raptors. He's had mlre freedom to make plays than he had playing for Pop and his hustle was really underappreciated. Him and Kawhi's still good friends. :tu

[dabom]

What is up with SAGirl always talking like the fucking Spurs don't develop their players. :lol

Fathead is just terrible.

[dabom]

Let's play "guess this poster".

1. Talks Shit about Kawhi.

2. Talk Shit about Duncan.

3. Talk Shit about Parker.

4. Talk Shit about Manu.

5. Slurps one of the worst players on the team.

6. Started watching basketball 2 years ago.

:lol

[dabom]

7. Talks Shit about Pop for not "developing young players." :lol

[loveforthegame]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/kawhi-leonard-highlights-2016-aztec-hall-fame-class

Leonard will be one of five players inducted into the Aztec hall of fame on October 21st.

:tu

[YGWHI]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/kawhi-leonard-highlights-2016-aztec-hall-fame-class

Leonard will be one of five players inducted into the Aztec hall of fame on October 21st.

:tu

:toast

Nice!

Pop has a great respect for coach Fisher but I wonder if he will allow Kawhi to miss the last preseason game to attend the SDSU ceremony on October 21st...

[Brazil]

7. Talks Shit about Pop for not "developing young players." :lol

you made it too easy tbh...

she all wet thinking about dat kylie

[loveforthegame]

:toast

Nice!

Pop has a great respect for coach Fisher but I wonder if he will allow Kawhi to miss the last preseason game to attend the SDSU ceremony on October 21st...

I think he'll let him go if Leonard wants to attend. Pop usually sits a player during the preseason so he could use that game to sit Leonard.

[apalisoc_9]

I think he'll let him go if Leonard wants to attend. Pop usually sits a player during the preseason so he could use that game to sit Leonard.

Yup. Also a good oportunity to test out Anderson new role, Simmons future, Bertans SF potential and Garino's possibility of making it or his position with Austin.

[YGWHI]

Kawhi was #15 in PPG with 21.2 ppg despite having the 33rd highest USG% in the league

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[loveforthegame]

Smooth. :tu

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[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI9bzJVk-DI

Very clean shoe

https://i1.wp.com/hypebeast.com/image/2016/09/air-jordan-31-fine-print-1.jpg?w=1382

https://i1.wp.com/hypebeast.com/image/2016/09/air-jordan-31-fine-print-3.jpg?quality=95&w=1024

[apalisoc_9]

Honestly, Kawhi should quit the Jordan product and endorse his own brand of shoes that sells from 70-100 dollars. The cheaper and same quality of product should garner him more fans tbh.

[spurraider21]

Honestly, Kawhi should quit the Jordan product and endorse his own brand of shoes that sells from 70-100 dollars. The cheaper and same quality of product should garner him more fans tbh.
:lol must be awkward for you after all your attempts to shit on MJ's shoe prices... that kawhi is the same POS

[SPURt]

I didn't see this posted anywhere, maybe here is most appropriate? It's a realgm article that argues the point Kawhi is more than a system player:

http://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/243276/How-Kawhi-Leonard-Set-The-System-Player-Label-On-Fire

[apalisoc_9]

I've never defended Kawhi's character or attitude. I don't know him personally. He can be a POS for all i know, but I dont watch him for his "character". I mean if always considered to be a fake humble guy but hes still my 2nd favourite player of all time behind ManuGod. :lol

Most likely kawhi just doesnt know how Nike/Air Jordans operate. It is what it is.

[jermaine]

I've never defended Kawhi's character or attitude. I don't know him personally. He can be a POS for all i know, but I dont watch him for his "character". I mean if always considered to be a fake humble guy but hes still my 2nd favourite player of all time behind ManuGod. :lol

Most likely kawhi just doesnt know how Nike/Air Jordans operate. It is what it is.

This is true.... I'm in the mirror with this message!

[spurraider21]

sky's the limit for kawhi... his year to year progress has been stunning

wonder how the team responds to duncan not being there, if kawhi just assumes the leadership role

[SAGirl]

sky's the limit for kawhi... his year to year progress has been stunning

wonder how the team responds to duncan not being there, if kawhi just assumes the leadership role
http://hoopshabit.com/2016/07/31/kawhi-leonard-is-nothing-like-tim-duncan/ It's an article about it. It's possible he never comes out of his shell anymore than he has already though we don't know.

[cutewizard]

:claw

[gambit1990]

the strides kawhi could make if the starting pg wasn't parker...

[FkLA]

Just saw the commercial during the Cowboys game. Is that his unofficial shoe? I don't think it's named after him but it has Spurs colors. Thinking about getting them tbh.

edit: nvm just realized they're air Jordan XXXI

[YGWHI]

Just saw the commercial during the Cowboys game.

After that Cruz touchdown is pretty obvious that the Cowboys really need Kawhi...

[YGWHI]

Most likely kawhi just doesnt know how Nike/Air Jordans operate. It is what it is.

It's not Kawhi who should know about it.

The role of sports agents involve advising athletes when it comes to endoserment contracts but Kawhi's agent is a -relatively- newbie in the league...Sadly, Kawhi seems too loyal to change this guy.

Damn. Look at Elfus' list of clients, a bunch of...
http://basketball.realgm.com/info/agent_clients/Brian-Elfus/35

[Spur|n|Austin]

the strides kawhi could make if the starting pg wasn't parker...

lol give it a break

[gambit1990]

lol give it a break
the *stride kawhi could make, the strides *the team could make.

[GreenApple]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMEJoMbjpMY
I just saw this today not sure if it's posted already. Anyway it about the repeated question: Is Kawhi a system player or not? I thought it was a great vid.

[YGWHI]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMEJoMbjpMY
I just saw this today not sure if it's posted already. Anyway it about the repeated question: Is Kawhi a system player or not? I thought it was a great vid.

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Very impressive stats. Also, the video shows how he works on Isos, his Fq% on Isos comparing with Cousins/Curry/Wall and others, teams stats ...Thanks for posting it!.

[dabom]

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Very impressive stats. Also, the video shows how he works on Isos, his Fq% on Isos comparing with Cousins/Curry/Wall and others, teams stats ...Thanks for posting it!.

Everyone knows Kawhi is a fucking Alpha. I could careless if his playmaking went up(it will though). But hinging his whole offensive repertoire on it( SAGirl ) is fucking delusional and sounds like someone fairly new to basketball. :lol

[dabom]

I've even said Kawhi has a badass PnR. This just reinforces that idea.

[YGWHI]

I've even said Kawhi has a badass PnR. This just reinforces that idea.

Agree.

We don't know what plans Pop has to this new season, I can see a lot of Parker/Pau P&Rs, but it would be nice if Kawhi has the chance to run some PnR actions too.

[spursistan]

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[apalisoc_9]

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It's rare? Does that dude even know what Pop has said in the past few years about Kawhi?

In his second year - He will be our franchise player
In his third year - I want him to develop an ego and a sense of selfishness
Last year - He doesnt want to just be a great player...he wants to be one of the greatest like Tim, micheal etc.

[sasaint]

Kawhi was #15 in PPG with 21.2 ppg despite having the 33rd highest USG% in the league

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:claw

Those stats taken together with the table of PnR, Iso and Spot Up ranking you posted seem pretty incredible. I wonder how many times an NBA player has ever had such a season? Thanks for the postings.

[loveforthegame]

Some great quotes. :tu

http://www.espn.com/blog/san-antonio-spurs/post/_/id/1013/the-next-evolution-of-kawhi-leonards-game-leadership