Kawhi At Work

[timvp]

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[spursfan1000]

I hope he stays with the Spurs his whole career, his play is unbelievable.

[William Hung]

JVG gave him major props

[Mugen]

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[Slomo]

Kawhi was simply incredible today. On both ends of the court no less!

[smaka]

he is the perfect Spur!

[MmP]

he's like a true type spur, expression-less

[spursfan1000]

And to think we have him for change for the next 3 seasons!

[polandprzem]

The guy is g8

The guy is all emotion!

The guy is a spur

The guy is the man

[ducks]

pop big praise said he sure is not playing like a rookie

[MannyIsGod]

Probably the biggest catalyst in the comeback. That series that included the 3 pointer and the steal and dish to Tony was just huge.

[loveforthegame]

Nice praise by Pop for Leonard.

What else can you say about him? He's special.

[Spurtacus]

Pop's illegitimate but legitimate black love child, tbh.

[maverick1948]

good job Timvp. I really like the change of expression from picture to picture.

[ShoogarBear]

This is probably a violation of privacy laws, but I found a copy of his CT scan.

http://netmov.tv/images/movies/7/t5.jpg

[szkorhetz]

Next franchise player!

[timtonymanu]

:lmao

[MannyIsGod]

:lmao

He was just interviewed on NBA TV and his expression NEVER fucking changed. I love this guy.

[silverblackfan]

Great all around effort from the Rookie. Plays like he has been there for 5 years. Mad props to the front office once again.

[slick'81]

i loved him from the start

[The_Worlds_finest]

This is probably a violation of privacy laws, but I found a copy of his CT scan.

http://netmov.tv/images/movies/7/t5.jpg

Shoogarbear with the Goods

[mercos]

Nice praise by Pop for Leonard.

What else can you say about him? He's special.


That is the best way to describe him. He is a special player. And to think he is only a 20 year old rookie. Hopefully he has many great years ahead of him.

[GrandeDavid]

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hilarious!!!!!

[ElNono]

Kwami doing work!!! dude was amazing today!

[BillMc]

Genuis! :)

[ace3g]

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[capek]

Interviewer: "Hey Tim, how does it make you feel to have a rookie like Kawhi playing so well for your team?"

Duncan: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/capek/timmaydancevp3.gif

[NickiRasgo]

:lol :lol :lol

[KenziE]

:lmao

He was just interviewed on NBA TV and his expression NEVER fucking changed. I love this guy.

links pls boss , thank you sir

[carina_gino20]

First rookie to start in the playoffs for the Spurs since TP. :tu

[baseline bum]

Damn, seeing Kawhi today was like watching Parker that game 3 in Seattle when he completely destroyed Payton and Desmond Mason his rookie year. It just blows me away seeing how good this guy is in a rookie year.

[Mark in Austin]

:lmao

He was just interviewed on NBA TV and his expression NEVER fucking changed. I love this guy.

Not even the hint of a smail when Vince cracked the Spurs pun. :lol

[timvp]

Interviewer: "Hey Tim, how does it make you feel to have a rookie like Kawhi playing so well for your team?"

Duncan: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/capek/timmaydancevp3.gif

:lol

[Sa_Spursfan20]

Interviewer: "Hey Tim, how does it make you feel to have a rookie like Kawhi playing so well for your team?"

Duncan: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/capek/timmaydancevp3.gif

:lol

Kawhi is a freaking beast. I cannot wait to his game continue to evolve as the years come. For now, though, let's see him get a :lobt2:

[100%duncan]

We won. Im thrilled. (Stoneface) :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and Tony were great but for me Kawhi was the MVP of the game. He was fantastic

[100%duncan]

Interviewer: "Hey Tim, how does it make you feel to have a rookie like Kawhi playing so well for your team?"

Duncan: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/capek/timmaydancevp3.gif

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[Bruno]

There is definitely something wrong with this guy. He is a 20 years old rookie with a perturbed rookie year because of the lockout. He should struggles in the playoffs and turns into a non-factor. I guess he didn't get the memo.

[Mark in Austin]

Damn, seeing Kawhi today was like watching Parker that game 3 in Seattle when he completely destroyed Payton and Desmond Mason his rookie year. It just blows me away seeing how good this guy is in a rookie year.

yeah. Watching Kawhi today I was actually remembering watching Duncan destroy Utah in '98 before he got hurt. To have the ability to raise his game like he has is really special. Signature games:

1. The lights go on for Duncan in the '98 playoffs against Utah. A great player took the next step.
2. Parker destroys Payton.
3. Manu and dryer lint take 4 HOF'ers to overtime. Manu was amazing. Favorite regular season game ever.
4. Kawhi pulls an agent Smith and is everywhere on the court at once as part of a 24 point comeback. Damn. Impressive. :toast

[hooperflash]

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[Cant_Be_Faded]

Someone make them in generic meme format

[ShoogarBear]

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:lmao

[ace3g]

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[siraulo23]

Kawhi deserves an S tbh

Kawhi just doing what he supposed to do

Play defense (steal blocks), rebound (9) and make corner 3s

[emanueldavidginobili]

wow was Kawhi outstanding today, all over the place steals blocks rebounds..he almost always comes out with the loose ball which I love alot about him, and the corner 3 is almost coming automatic for him, I almost expect it to go in everytime he shoots from there

[Darkwaters]

Theres got to be some bizarre causal relationship between the Spurs two rookies this season.

Kawhi Leonard always have the same expression on his face regardless of the event.

Cory Joseph can't help but smile at funerals, prostate exams and IRS audits.

Plus, one player sucks while the other dominates.

Theory: smiling has a directly negative result to on-court production?

Bonner - STOP SMILING

[Splits]

:wow 10/20 from 3 in the playoffs? :wow

[Spursmania]

I love Kawhi! The perfect Spur:toast

[tesseractive]

There is definitely something wrong with this guy. He is a 20 years old rookie with a perturbed rookie year because of the lockout. He should struggles in the playoffs and turns into a non-factor. I guess he didn't get the memo.

Maybe this is what he looks like when he's having an off year. :hat

[Arcadian]

This guy kicks ass. He doesn't give a fuck about what anyone thinks. He's just doing his job better than most people.

[SpursWoman]

I love him so much ... if I weren't happily married I would so totally stalk him. :cooldevil


:lmao @ timvp

[Obstructed_View]

I love him so much ... if I weren't happily married I would so totally stalk him. :cooldevil


:lmao @ timvp

I'm happily married. Wanna know what he's wearing right now?

Oh wait, he's going into another room...more later.

[DPG21920]

Funny because none of us really knew about him when drafted. All we heard was that he was a winner, a great kid/competitor and that he had potential.

Wow

[bulakenyo]

:wow 10/20 from 3 in the playoffs? :wow

Coach Pop is giving special mention to the bench guys/skills coach for KL's offensive development.

Chip Engelland for the proper shooting mechanics.

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/120519_leonard

[T Park]

Wish there was an iPad friendly place to see the post game videos

[Outlier]

That's strange I thought he had no tattoos.

[ace3g]

Kawhi reminds me of this episode of How I Met Your Mother, with Barney and the perfect picture:

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Except in Kawhi's case, you would never be able to capture a photo of him with a smile

[ElNono]

Wish there was an iPad friendly place to see the post game videos

What do you mean? I can watch the videos from NBA.com no problem from my iPad...

[DPG21920]

Me too

[Splits]

What do you mean? I can watch the videos from NBA.com no problem from my iPad...

I can't.

[Bill_Brasky]

I'm just gonna sit back and appreciate this. Spurfan has no idea how good we have it right now.

[MannyIsGod]

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:lmao

[MannyIsGod]

Funny because none of us really knew about him when drafted. All we heard was that he was a winner, a great kid/competitor and that he had potential.

Wow

I saw him play twice against my Lobos last year and a couple of his games against BYU and I could have never predicted him being this good. Its just amazing.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

I have no words to describe the way Kawhi has performed this season and these playoffs. This is special--had no clue he would blossom the way he has.

Oh, and the consummate Spur by remaining humble? Out-stonefacing Tim motherfucking Duncan? Get outta here--Spurfan has no idea just how blessed we are right now.

[gameFACE]

Damn, I love this guy. He's tough. He's a badass!

I've never had an avatar besides TD but Kawhi is getting some serious consideration.....

[DPG21920]

I saw him play twice against my Lobos last year and a couple of his games against BYU and I could have never predicted him being this good. Its just amazing.

He makes me wish I followed him in college. I remember having serious questions about his game after the draft and pre-season. I questioned his motor, athleticism and ball handling.

I can't remember a rookie making this big of an impact on a serious contender that wasn't a Duncan-type; even then it's difficult to come up with any.

[gospursgojas]

Best thread ever

[slick'81]

nothing like the spurs adding a top 5 rookie

[TDMVPDPOY]

did KL get new ink done?

[therealtruth]

He makes me really glad we got rid of RJ. KL is a competitor on both ends. RJ was pretty much useless if he wasn't scoring.

[Manu-20]

Saw Kawhi play today live at staples dude is a boss he just shut up all those clipper fans in that one stretch were he took over the game.

[MannyIsGod]

He makes me wish I followed him in college. I remember having serious questions about his game after the draft and pre-season. I questioned his motor, athleticism and ball handling.

I can't remember a rookie making this big of an impact on a serious contender that wasn't a Duncan-type; even then it's difficult to come up with any.

He didn't play like this outside of the rebounding in college. In college he would just overpower everyone.

The thing about Kawhi is that he's imrpoved so much and so dramatically through the season that its hard to know where his ceiling is. If he somehow added a mid range game, watch out.

I try not to buy into the hype of a guy who's the 4th or 5th option most times on the court but he definitely has the makings of a player who can put you over the top while being a role player (ala Robert Horry etc etc).

I'm still not sold that he's ever going to be a "star" but I think he'll always be a player that people want on their team.

[eyeh8u]

his mole on the right side makes it look like he has one tear crying like the nativa american guy

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[Russo21]

Duncan said. "In the case of (Leonard), I don't think he ever gets excited. I think he's even more mellow than me, if that's possible."

Love that quote from timmy about kawhi :-)

[hooperflash]

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[Russo21]

lol richard jefferson

[tesseractive]

He didn't play like this outside of the rebounding in college. In college he would just overpower everyone.

The thing about Kawhi is that he's imrpoved so much and so dramatically through the season that its hard to know where his ceiling is. If he somehow added a mid range game, watch out.

I try not to buy into the hype of a guy who's the 4th or 5th option most times on the court but he definitely has the makings of a player who can put you over the top while being a role player (ala Robert Horry etc etc).

I'm still not sold that he's ever going to be a "star" but I think he'll always be a player that people want on their team.

Remember, this would be his sophomore year in college. With his athleticism (and work ethic), his offensive game has as much room to grow as his defense. He could potentially improve his penetration, his passing, his midrange game... become a pretty complete offensive player. Combine that with the defense and the rebounding, and his ceiling could easily be an All-Star and a #2 or #3 player on a title team.

As always, you never know whether guys will reach that ceiling or not, but my gut feel is that he's a piece we can continue to build around after our current stars start retiring.

[Darkwaters]

Kawhi would be a junior this year. He played 2 seasons at SDSU

[ShoogarBear]

Charles just called him "Kwame" again. :lol

[Juanobili]

I love this kid so much. Can he be a franchise player?

[GB20]

I love this kid so much. Can he be a franchise player?

slow down

[senorglory]

:wow 10/20 from 3 in the playoffs? :wow

3/19/11 realgm scouting report re draft prospect Kawhi:

"Players with saucer hands traditionally have not been outstanding perimeter shooters (Julius Erving, Chris Webber, Shaquille O’Neal, Rajon Rondo), the theory being that it’s akin to a normal person trying to shoot a ping-pong ball. The ball can roll out of the hand’s shooting pocket too easily, something Leonard admits happening to him at times."

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/212375/Scouts_Intrigued_By_Kawhi_Leonard’s_Length#ixzz1vO iI7QlN

[Kuestmaster]

He has the potential to be the next Scottie Pippen imho

[Kuestmaster]

Charles just called him "Kwame" again. :lol

Well, Lamarcus Aldridge called him Kuwait Leonard in his twitter. There is that :lol

[ViceCity86]

3 pointer follow by conventional 3 pt play moments later were the biggest plays of the game.

57-47 to 57-56 in a blink.