Harrison Barnes >>> Kawhi Leonard ???

[Keepin' it real]

Ok, first of all, who the HELL is Harrison Barnes??? I'm getting tired of seeing all his shots going in. I had never heard of this guy before the playoffs started.

But based on what I'm seeing so far in this series, it looks like Harrison Barnes >>> Kawhi Leonard, at least in terms of offensive game.

[hooperflash]

So you don't watch college ball?

[DMX7]

he was like the #1 high school recruit in the nation

[Keepin' it real]

So you don't watch college ball?

Not since the 1980s. That's when college basketball died as far as I'm concerned. So I guess he played well in college? Nevertheless, I had never heard of him before.

[txstr1986]

Best young small forwards in the game

1. Leonard
2. Parsons
3. Barnes

[urunobili]

Best young small forwards in the game

1. Leonard
2. Parsons
3. Barnes So Paul George is already a veteran?

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

It helps that when Barnes has a mismatch... He gets the ball... When Kawhi has a mismatch we are refusing to give him the ball in the post

[BatManu20]

Ok, first of all, who the HELL is Harrison Barnes??? I'm getting tired of seeing all his shots going in. I had never heard of this guy before the playoffs started.

But based on what I'm seeing so far in this series, it looks like Harrison Barnes >>> Kawhi Leonard, at least in terms of offensive game.

He was the #1 rated player in high school 2 years ago, went to North Carolina and didn't quite live up to the hype, but a lot of scouts were saying that he would be a much better pro than college player. And so far they're right.

[txstr1986]

So Paul George is already a veteran?

My bad, I forgot about the all-star.

[hater]

Kawhi is guarding the best shooting backcourt in the history of the league. Barnes is guarding a bunch of jumpshooting pussies

[Keepin' it real]

He was the #1 rated player in high school 2 years ago, went to North Carolina and didn't quite live up to the hype, but a lot of scouts were saying that he would be a much better pro than college player. And so far they're right.

Just listened to his stats on the TNT halftime. Regular season averaged 10 pts, 5 boards. In the first round, averaged 16 and 7, and now 18 and 8 against the Spurs. So it does seem like his success is a surprise.

I was hoping Barnes was not one of those scrubs who only seems to play well against the Spurs. If he's truly a good player, I can live with that.

[SpursRock20]

Leonard is better than Barnes. Yes, Barnes is having a good series but I'd take Leonard any day of the week.

[vander]

no, only >>

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol Harrison Barnes was a 13 PER regular season player that sucked for most of the year..his playoffs PER is 13.5, his playoffs output has been average, tbh..

He's being guarded by Tony Parker, Gary Neal and Matt Bonner..naturally, he's going to have some decent moments..

If the Warriors win this series and go against Memphis, he'll have a horrible series against players of the same size, just like he did for most of the regular season..

[DJR210]

I'd take him over Kawhi. He has a pair of balls, and is making his presence felt.

[HarlemHeat37]

Harrison Barnes isn't better than Jimmy Butler, Klay Thompson, Chandler Parsons and Gordon Hayward either, tbh..

[Aztecfan03]

:lmao No

[Aztecfan03]

Landry might be better than Duncan though. ( Not really but Duncan is playing like shit)

[lefty]

Kwahi shitting on OP with a poster dunk

[hooperflash]

Kawhi with the big...

http://25.media.tumblr.com/cc44691f0e47343526889e314bb11c73/tumblr_mewxtnLBIw1rf6xgqo1_500.gif

:lol

[CGD]

Barnes was a lottery pick in a strongish draft, while Leonard a mid-teen pick in a poor draft. Add to that the fact that Leonard's rookie year was the lockout shortened season, and yeah Harrison Barnes is probably a better prospect than Leonard. Oh and add the fact that pop is bringing him along slowly, while Jackson is playing his rookies a lot, and yeah...

[baseline bum]

he was like the #1 high school recruit in the nation

Yeah, he was hyped as the next Kobe but instead shot 10-18.

[dbreiden83080]

KL has so much more game than Pop lets him use at this point..

[james evans]

u don't know who harrison barnes is? him and reggie bullock were the 2 guards for carolina here. bullock went to high school here in my area. he was top 10 in the nation coming out of high school too. but he aint better than leonard. he's a better scorer, but leonard is not out there to score. leonard is a far superior defensive player.

[unforeseen]

I will take 3 >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2.

[HarlemHeat37]

Meanwhile, Kawhi with 17 points on 8 shots and has completely erased Klay Thompson from this series..

[wtgspurs]

Don't you ever try and think Harrison Barnes is better than Kawhi Leonard. He isn't half the defender KL is and Kawhi has a better offensive game in his arsenal (cannot be unleashed unless TP and TD sits) plus he shoots a higher percentage. Barnes gets easy buckets from mismatch - usually guarded by people 4-5 inches shorter than him, what else would you expect? I choose Kawhi over that homo looking scrub any day. Fuck Barnes, and delete this post.

[apalisoc_9]

Kawhi Is averaging nearly 15-10 in this series and shutting down klay thompson. Barnes Is getting shots by design because that's what the spurs want.

Without klay's game 2, Kawhi is easily the best young talent on this series. Curry is 25 so I'm not going to add him on this list.

Don't be a dumbass and eat what the media wants you to believe.

[jesterbobman]

Harrison Barnes has been far better than the advanced stats prediction on him coming out of college. Kawhi was projected as great and has delivered (Not quite as expected, better shooter than he showed in college).

Kawhi is a better player by a mile. Even David Thorpe (who relative to a lot of people doesn't like Kawhi and loves Barnes) sees Kawhi as one of the best players in the playoffs(9th in his MVP rankings a while ago), Harrison is the 4th or 5th best player on his team.

It's Kawhi by a considerable margin. Barnes is more athletic, but Kawhi is a far better player.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Barnes is a really nice player and we're watching him emerge as an NBA presence as we speak.

However, I'll take Kawhi - elite NBA defence and bball IQ, and a nice, varied offensive game that is developing all the time.

What I don't get is why we don't go to Kawhi more on offence. Against the right matchup he's great in the post, he can drive the ball, and he can even pull-up from 15 off the bounce. He should be a bigger part of the O than just standing in the corner most of the time - we should actually run some plays for him, especially when TP is sitting.

[racm]

Barnes is a really nice player and we're watching him emerge as an NBA presence as we speak.

However, I'll take Kawhi - elite NBA defence and bball IQ, and a nice, varied offensive game that is developing all the time.

What I don't get is why we don't go to Kawhi more on offence. Against the right matchup he's great in the post, he can drive the ball, and he can even pull-up from 15 off the bounce. He should be a bigger part of the O than just standing in the corner most of the time - we should actually run some plays for him, especially when TP is sitting.

The only reason he's getting more shots is when the Big 3 sit.

Also, Barnes got his points being guarded by Parker and Green. Leonard was too busy only missing one shot and making Klay Thompson his bitch.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

diffrence tonight was his shot was finnaly back...lets hope it stays like that...his D on thompson was awesome and has been for the last 3 games

[Obstructed_View]

Gary Neal and Matt Bonner checking you throughout the game has the tendency to make you look good. Since Barnes is a decent player, he looks like Lebron against them.

[racm]

I think the plan was to let Barnes get his while shutting down Curry and Thompson.

[DarrinS]

We'd all love Barnes in a Spurs jersey, tbh

[8FOR!3]

Kawhi's the better player, but I don't get the Barnes hate. He's out there balling in the playoffs as a rookie good for him.

[chapnis]

We'd all love Barnes in a Spurs jersey, tbh

Hell yeah, more than Kawhi? No. But he's a heck of a player regardless.

[DarrinS]

Gary Neal and Matt Bonner checking you throughout the game has the tendency to make you look good. Since Barnes is a decent player, he looks like Lebron against them.

And there's this, but I think Barnes has a bright future.

[milkyway21]

When Kawhi Leonard is in transition, he's not just looking for two points. He's looking for a loud two points.

In Game 5, Harrison Barnes found that out the hard way.

Heads up, Harrison.

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/22244632/video-kawhi-leonard-posters-harrison-barnes

[Richie]

Kawhi doesn't get much burn on the offensive end, but Barnes looks pretty decent offensively. Kawhi is clearly the better defender though.

[Chinook]

No, but he's not a bad player at all.

Parsons, Kawhi, George, Butler and Barnes: the small-forward position is in for some strong years, even after James and Durant fade.

[xellos88330]

Barnes is taking advantage of mismatches. Leonard is playing within a system. I am sure that Leonard will post bigger numbers if he played to his advantages, but the system just doesn't allow it unless he is matched up against a point guard.

[james evans]

When Kawhi Leonard is in transition, he's not just looking for two points. He's looking for a loud two points.

In Game 5, Harrison Barnes found that out the hard way.

Heads up, Harrison.

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/22244632/video-kawhi-leonard-posters-harrison-barnes
that was actually a foul too. it was a good no call cuz bball is a physical sport, but if durant, lebron, kobe had that contact on a dunk, it's a foul all day. there is no consistency in nba officiating.

[milkyway21]

that was actually a foul too. it was a good no call cuz bball is a physical sport, but if durant, lebron, kobe had that contact on a dunk, it's a foul all day. there is no consistency in nba officiating.

CBS IS FAN OF LEONARD :D
writes so may articles about him..IMO

cool vid Leonard posters Barnes

[mercos]

Basketball is played on both ends of the court. Barnes isn't in Leonard's league defensively. On offense, Barnes has been scoring against the Spurs weakest defenders or guys he towers over. Kawhi's offense has been up and down this series, but he has played elite defense on Thompson the past three games. Thompson didn't even get off a three for the first time this season tonight.

[Kool Bob Love]

@ESPNStatsInfo (https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/334515949195649025): Harrison Barnes is 1st player in NBA history to score 25 Pts in consecutive playoff games after never scoring 25 in any career game. (Elias)

[Josh810]

I'd take him over Kawhi. He has a pair of balls, and is making his presence felt.God.

[therealtruth]

I think the plan was to let Barnes get his while shutting down Curry and Thompson.

It's a smart game plan that could have saved us a few playoff exits. That is letting one player score but controlling everyone else.

[ivanfromwestwood]

He's getting the amare treatment. Remember when pop let him average like 35pts per game in 05. Shut everyone else down.

[siraulo23]

if only kawhi gets the ball everytime he has curry/jack... it seems only manu recognizes that mismatch tbh...

[letmk]

Barnes has to work hard and long for his points, like post-up on smaller guys. But when Curry and Thompson are hot with catch-and-shoot, it's bang-bang-bang 3 pointers. They can give the Warriors 12+ points in 2 minutes.

[Solid D]

Without the defense of Kawhi and Danny, the Spurs don't win Game 5.

Barnes is a very good offensive player.

[100%duncan]

Barnes is a fucking scrub who owns scrubs like Neal and Bonner on offense tbh.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

KL is way too chill. It seems like he's always stoned

Tim should have to regulate him into toning down his act and playing more team ball. But no it's the opposite. Getting kawhi to step up is like pulling teeth with this guy. He is way too happy being the fourth best player and his baby steps in development is very frustrating. He could learn a ton from Barnes (who has done dirty dirty unnatural things to embarrass KL in this series)

So yes Barnes is twice the player KL is. KL has Developed less in two seasons then Barnes has in one series

[sexinthatsx]

The only person with the last name of Barnes I'd like to see on the Spurs team goes by the name of Matt Barnes, and that's about it, thnx kk thnx.

[slick'81]

It helps that when Barnes has a mismatch... He gets the ball... When Kawhi has a mismatch we are refusing to give him the ball in the post

No doubt I hate cn kawhai call for the ball in the post only to get ignored

[DMC]

Kawhi is guarding the best shooting backcourt in the history of the league. Barnes is guarding a bunch of jumpshooting pussies

lol

[lmbebo]

Barnes is a solid player. Not the best on the defensive end, but average. He's a rookie, still learning his offensive game. I think its more polished than KL at the moment.

Give him a break, see where his career goes in 3-5 years. I think he would be a good starting SF on most teams. I like him.

[capek]

Barnes is taking advantage of mismatches. Leonard is playing within a system. I am sure that Leonard will post bigger numbers if he played to his advantages, but the system just doesn't allow it unless he is matched up against a point guard.

That's the only answer to give here. Leonard could put up bigger numbers if he wasn't on a team that had a system that required players to play within their predetermined roles. This limits somebody like Kawhi, who is not one of the first 3 options. Barnes, on the other hand, is free to just play ball; he's playing great, but it's no indication that he's better than Leonard.

[Raven]

he's playing mostly against tony parker, the size advantage is huge, so it's not really telling about Barnes's ability. Simply put, Pop is fine with Barnes and Jack making shots if he can get Curry and Thompson out of the game, and I think he is right about that.

[hater]

I was just quotin black preacha :lol

[emanueldavidginobili]

If you think Barnes is a scrub you're a hater. He has alot of potential and is a very confident player he's a rookie and his first playoffs and he's playing his best basketball in the playoffs, the kid is 20 years old..

[ironman2886]

Barnes is no scrub, but comparing him and Kawhi in this series would be wrong. They aren't guarding each other enough to gauge who is better.

[Arcadian]

...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYfpnacndWg

...No.

[ALVAREZ6]

Harrison Barnes has basically had a mismatch the whole series to his advantage, as our best perimeter defenders (Leonard, Green) are guarding Curry and Thompson. That said, he's a promising solid player, I'd take him on my team any day.

[jbspurs]

Barnes I think is a little better offensively. But, Kawai is a lot better on rebound, hustle, defense and can score too. I say, overall Kawai is a greater player!

[I need 5]

We are guarding Barnes with Neal, Parker, Green and Ginobli. All of these players are much smaller so he should be doing exactly what he is doing.

[HarlemHeat37]

He's shooting 44% from the field against substantially undersized opponents, tbh:lol..

Harrison Barnes isn't shit, tbh..I feel bad for him, because this series is going to unjustly give him more hype than he had during the regular season and more than he should ever have, but he won't be able to live up to it..

[Kulo]

This is homer central :lol
The dude is a rookie for crying out loud, that said KL is better at the moment and in a better system.

[Stabula]

They are not the best shooting backcourt of all time.

Fuck Mark Jackson's arrogant ass. Splash brothers have been belly flopping since game 3.

[racm]

It's a smart game plan that could have saved us a few playoff exits. That is letting one player score but controlling everyone else.

The problem was that until recently Manu was the team's best perimeter defender and he also had to facilitate on offense.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The only reason he's getting more shots is when the Big 3 sit.

Also, Barnes got his points being guarded by Parker and Green. Leonard was too busy only missing one shot and making Klay Thompson his bitch.

Although he's not a creator yet, I'd argue that Kawhi is almost a better scorer than Manu at this point in their respective careers. I am not arguing that we should run every play for Leonard, or that he is the creator that Manu is, but I am very surprised that Pop doesn't actually run a few post-up, pnr or iso sets for Kawhi. Sure, Kawhi gets to go into the post when he has a clear matchup advantage, and that's good basketball, but I think when the team is sputtering they should go to Kawhi to score more often. I'm sure we'll see this next year, but I'd certainly be using it as a surprise against the Grizzlies too.

[Spurs da champs]

Barnes showed flashes of greatness last series against Denver, this series he's been consistently good. Barnes has a much higher ceiling then Leonard & so far in the playoffs when it matters most has been the much better player. I think we overrate Kawhi, he's so passive, has a below average jump shot & settles too much. His defense is defiantly great tho.

[Sean Cagney]

Leonard is better than Barnes. Yes, Barnes is having a good series but I'd take Leonard any day of the week.

I would too for upside he has but Barnes is showing he is a VERY GOOD player.

[Aztecfan03]

Barnes showed flashes of greatness last series against Denver, this series he's been consistently good. Barnes has a much higher ceiling then Leonard & so far in the playoffs when it matters most has been the much better player. I think we overrate Kawhi, he's so passive, has a below average jump shot & settles too much. His defense is defiantly great tho.

no.

[superbigtime]

I'd take Parsons over Barnes and maybe even Kawhi.

[mudyez]

Barnes' best case scenario: Kevin Durant

Barnes' best worst scenario: Yi Jianlian

Leonard's best case scenario: LeBron James

Leonard's worst case scenario: Harrison Barnes

[SpursRock20]

I would too for upside he has but Barnes is showing he is a VERY GOOD player.

True that. But I'd also like to point out that if Leonard would take as many shots as Barnes has, Leonard would have better production.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol..

[apalisoc_9]

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[dallasmaverickslose]

STUPID THREAD



IS STUPID

[lefty]

Bump :lol

[cjw]

But but GS won't give him up in any trade! Not even for KLove!

[Malik Hairston]

:lol Spurs fans..

Why do Spurs fans turn on Kawhi every time he has a slump, tbh?(even when it's due to injury/rust, like the current slump)..

Shit, I posted more than anybody in this thread and tried to talk some sense, but still, these "fans" wanted a massive scrub like Harrison Barnes:lmao..

[Malik Hairston]

KL is way too chill. It seems like he's always stoned

Tim should have to regulate him into toning down his act and playing more team ball. But no it's the opposite. Getting kawhi to step up is like pulling teeth with this guy. He is way too happy being the fourth best player and his baby steps in development is very frustrating. He could learn a ton from Barnes (who has done dirty dirty unnatural things to embarrass KL in this series)

So yes Barnes is twice the player KL is. KL has Developed less in two seasons then Barnes has in one series

Hey man, I like your takes, do you have a blog or something, tbh?..

[apalisoc_9]

^

Wow, someone needs to do a Rob Dyke like video of Why would you put that on the internet Sports Edition...

:lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

Harrison Barnes is starting on a undefeated team... Kawhi is struggling to shoot over 30%

[Clipper Nation]

Kawhi won a Finals MVP going up against a superstar player at his position... Harrison Barnes has done what exactly in this league?

[ElNono]

Kawhi won a Finals MVP going up against a superstar player at his position... Harrison Barnes has done what exactly in this league?

Harrison Barnes is starting on a undefeated team in November, tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

Kawhi won a Finals MVP going up against a superstar player at his position... Harrison Barnes has done what exactly in this league?

Clippers fan questioning someone's accomplishments? This is too easy :lol

[Malik Hairston]

I didn't even know Harrison Barnes still plays for the Warriors, tbh:lol..

I thought he was in Europe or something..

[DarrinS]

Harrison Barnes is starting on a undefeated team... Kawhi is struggling to shoot over 30%

Kawhi is the reigning Finals MVP. But these November basketball stats are important.

[TheGreatYacht]

Kawhi is the reigning Finals MVP. But these November basketball stats are important.

Kawhi wants Max after a stellar 12ppg. If he wants Max, hes getting the star expectations

[DarrinS]

Kawhi wants Max after a stellar 12ppg. If he wants Max, hes getting the star expectations

But but but, Harrison Barnes starts on an undefeated team.

[TheGreatYacht]

But but but, Harrison Barnes starts on an undefeated team.

There you go! Don't forget the 26fg% too

[apalisoc_9]

Kawhi wants Max after a stellar 12ppg. If he wants Max, hes getting the star expectations

I know you are trying your best to keep your schtick, but Chinook, Harlem, Mel and a bunch of other Contract experts have stated numerous times that Kawhi is getting the max contract...I don't even think it matters if he averages 12ppg this year or 45ppg..He is getting the max. Just deal with it bro.

[TheGreatYacht]

I know you are trying your best to keep your schtick, but Chinook, Harlem, Mel and a bunch of other Contract experts have stated numerous times that Kawhi is getting the max contract...I don't even think it matters if he averages 12ppg this year or 45ppg..He is getting the max. Just deal with it bro.

Is he getting it from the Spurs? I don't think so. IMO

[apalisoc_9]

Is he getting it from the Spurs? I don't think so. IMO

when you're not trolling, you've got a good eye for the game...

But yes he will be getting it from the spurs as stated numerous times by some of the better basketball posters in this site..I hold this opinion as well

The change in cap allows the spurs to pay kawhi the max and still potentially sign a superstar and keep the guys around...Not just the max extension but the max contract..So don't get a heart attack when he is making 18 to 22 million dollars a year...

[ElNono]

I don't think Kawhi is worth the max right now, tbh... but unfortunately, neither the Spurs or internet fans will set the price tag, and unless there's something serious going on with his vision, the Spurs would be silly not to match...

[wildchild]

Is he getting it from the Spurs? I don't think so. IMO

Sure not!
Just trade Kawhi! For Barnes!
Obviously Harrison would have guarded Lebron and would have won the FMVP and the ship for us.

Please, please, Spurs trade Kawhi! I can't wait to see him against our wings in playoffs.

[SnakeBoy]

I don't think Kawhi is worth the max right now, tbh... but unfortunately, neither the Spurs or internet fans will set the price tag, and unless there's something serious going on with his vision, the Spurs would be silly not to match...

Postgame Kawhi said full vision hasn't returned to his right eye. He didn't sound worried about it, probably just needs time.

[TheGreatYacht]

Sure not!
Just trade Kawhi! For Barnes!
Obviously Harrison would have guarded Lebron and would have won the FMVP and the ship for us.

Please, please, Spurs trade Kawhi! I can't wait to see him against our wings in playoffs.

Kawhi > Barnes

Im just saying, this dude wants 1st option on a team money... If Spurs waste their cap on one player, we'll be the Lakers soon

[wildchild]

I don't think Kawhi is worth the max right now, tbh...
Right now...after four games of the season.


unless there's something serious going on with his vision
I'm concerned, more after Sean's comment.

[ElNono]

Postgame Kawhi said full vision hasn't returned to his right eye. He didn't sound worried about it, probably just needs time.

Yeah, I heard... regardless, I don't think he's worth the max right now... I like him, I think he has a great future... I'm rooting for him. The Spurs will end up paying whatever it takes, so that's gonna be that.

[ElNono]

Right now...after four games of the season.

No. Coming into the season, in a vacuum, I didn't think he was worth it, considering his level of development at this time. It doesn't matter though, if any team thinks he's worth the max, the Spurs will match.

[wildchild]

Im just saying, this dude wants 1st option on a team money... If Spurs waste their cap on one player, we'll be the Lakers soon

No, you're not saying that...you say he's not a max player. And he is, the market'll say that.
And just for the record, another max player scored 5 points against us in his opener game this season.

[apalisoc_9]

No, you're not saying that...you say he's not a max player. And he is, the market'll say that.
And just for the record, another max player scored 5 points against us in his opener game this season.

Chandler didn't get the paid the max..

I Also think there's a huge difference between extension and contract..Kawhi is prime to get the later..which is where the big money is.

[wildchild]

No. Coming into the season, in a vacuum, I didn't think he was worth it, considering his level of development at this time.
I think his level of development is related to low playing time, lack of offensives opportunities, the Big 3 above him getting all looks, etc, but we'll see.

[ElNono]

I think his level of development is related to low playing time, lack of offensives opportunities, the Big 3 above him getting all looks, etc, but we'll see.

it's possible.

[Hoops Czar]

Postgame Kawhi said full vision hasn't returned to his right eye. He didn't sound worried about it, probably just needs time.

Then, where's his cane or seeing eye dog? Spurs players don't normally make excuses but, since when does Pop play players less than 100% this early in the season?

[Hoops Czar]

I think his level of development is related to low playing time, lack of offensives opportunities, the Big 3 above him getting all looks, etc, but we'll see.

It's convenient.

[wildchild]

Then, where's his cane or seeing eye dog? Spurs players don't normally make excuses but, since when does Pop play players less than 100% this early in the season?

Since the team lost three players and the rest is older than shi...the Atari.

[rasuo214]

Kawhi > Barnes

Im just saying, this dude wants 1st option on a team money... If Spurs waste their cap on one player, we'll be the Lakers soon

Klay Thompson just got the max and he isn't a 1st option and his offense is why he got paid. You don't need to be a 1st option to be a max player. The Spurs will be the Lakers soon if they don't replenish their losses. I'm not sure why Spurs fans are so concerned about cap space. When was the last time the Spurs signed a major impact max player via FA? If they're going to maintain success it'll be via the draft and smaller FA acquisitions.

[mkurts]

Barnes better than Kawhi ? What a shit take OP

[apalisoc_9]

:lmao

[dabom]

Is he getting it from the Spurs? I don't think so. IMO

You such a faggot tbh. :lmao

[dabom]

Has Joe ever been fucking right? :lmao

[SupremeGuy]

So is TGY just a HC alt? They both have horrible takes on nearly everything. They're both faggots. They're both cleveland fans. Etc.

[SupremeGuy]

Has Joe ever been fucking right? :lmaoJust about his crush being too busy sucking her asshole boyfriend's dick to ever pay any attention to him, tbh.

[dabom]

Just about his crush being too busy sucking her asshole boyfriend's dick to ever pay any attention to him, tbh.

:lmao

[dabom]

So is TGY just a HC alt? They both have horrible takes on nearly everything. They're both faggots. They're both cleveland fans. Etc.

Might be the same person tbh. lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Will Harrison Barnes let Lebron average a triple double like our boy did? Tbh

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Kawhi wants Max after a stellar 12ppg. If he wants Max, hes getting the star expectations

The current year DPOY and prior year Finals MVP who still has untapped potential probably is worth a max deal. Not sure what all the fuss is about. He's worth it, he'll get it.

You are almost acting like you're the guy scratching the check.

[dabom]

The current year DPOY and prior year Finals MVP who still has untapped potential probably is worth a max deal. Not sure what all the fuss is about. He's worth it, he'll get it.

You are almost acting like you're the guy scratching the check.

Nah man. Kawhi is a role player. Never won nothing. Never done nothing in the playoffs. Not a lebron stopper. That guy from the bulls is. Kawhi is not the future. He can't draw double teams.

[Venti Quattro]

Harrison Barnes won't win a FMVP or DPOY but he is very important if the Dubs want to win the NBA championship. That, he could win.

[dabom]

Harrison Barnes won't win a FMVP or DPOY but he is very important if the Dubs want to win the NBA championship. That, he could win.

I heard our water boy was on point last year. Should have never replaced him. :lmao

[DMC]

Will Harrison Barnes let Lebron average a triple double like our boy did? Tbh
Won't matter if Barnes can walk away a champion with the finals MVP, like our boy did.

[hater]

Man it would have been nice to see the matchup tbh. Instead Kawhi goes ahead and gets shitted on by matt Barnes.

[PhoenixSpursFan]

Stupidest post in history of forum

[PhoenixSpursFan]

Nah man. Kawhi is a role player. Never won nothing. Never done nothing in the playoffs. Not a lebron stopper. That guy from the bulls is. Kawhi is not the future. He can't draw double teams.

Role player??

[PhoenixSpursFan]

Nah man. Kawhi is a role player. Never won nothing. Never done nothing in the playoffs. Not a lebron stopper. That guy from the bulls is. Kawhi is not the future. He can't draw double teams.

Your a role poster

[Agloco]

Role player??


Your a role poster

Blue text tbh.

[Silver&Black]

Stupidest post in history of forum


Role player??


Your a role poster

Not familiar with the blue font I see....

[TheGreatYacht]

Nah man. Kawhi is a role player. Never won nothing. Never done nothing in the playoffs. Not a lebron stopper. That guy from the bulls is. Kawhi is not the future. He can't draw double teams.
FIFY

[dabom]

If the blue font wasn't a dead giveaway. Llol

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Your a role poster

LOL @ the irony

[TheCerebral1]

Whoever truly thinks that Harrison Barnes is better than Leonard, must be so gone from smoking hash, that their eyelids got stapled shut.

[look_at_g_shred]

37 for James and counting

[loveforthegame]

Lebron shitting all over Barnes, Thompson, Green, and Iggy. :lol

[Keepin' it real]

Why is this thread still being bumped? :bang



This was from two years ago.
I asked a question with incredulity (see the three carets and three question marks???) because Barnes was playing as well as or better than Leonard for most of the series, especially the night I asked the question. Look up the box scores if you don't remember.


The original thread is below. Move on ...


Ok, first of all, who the HELL is Harrison Barnes??? I'm getting tired of seeing all his shots going in. I had never heard of this guy before the playoffs started.

But based on what I'm seeing so far in this series, it looks like Harrison Barnes >>> Kawhi Leonard, at least in terms of offensive game.

[jermaine]

Lebron shitting all over Barnes, Thompson, Green, and Iggy. :lol

An they will all end up with a ring... Labron scoring 44 is a win for GS. Means no one else is involved or heating up.

[TheGreatYacht]

2014 NBA Finals Game 2:
Kawhi Leonard - 9pts, 2reb, 3/9 shooting


2015 NBA Finals Game 2:
Harrison Barnes - 11pts, 6reb, 5/10 shooting

[Clipper Nation]

2014 NBA Finals Game 2:
Kawhi Leonard - 9pts, 2reb, 3/9 shooting


2015 NBA Finals Game 2:
Harrison Barnes - 11pts, 6reb, 5/10 shooting

2014 NBA Finals:
Kawhi - Finals MVP, champion

2015 NBA Finals:
Barnes - losing at home to a D-League team

[wildchild]

Whoever truly thinks that Harrison Barnes is better than Leonard, must be so gone from smoking hash, that their eyelids got stapled shut.

Agreed. :tu

Another year that TGY didn't complete the program...his time in rehab was a joke, he never stayed clean.

[Malik Hairston]

:lol Barnes a non-factor in the series, so far, and has been terrible on defense..

Last time Lebron carried a team to a game 2 win in the Finals after losing game 1, a nigga named Kawhi Leonard took over the entire series and won it for his team..maybe Barnes can do the same, we'll see..

[Nathan89]

Would've been nice to see Kawhi shutting down Curry in a series. Kawhi is perfect to guard that not so athletic careless dribbler. Kawhi could've very easily been back2back fmvp this year.

[Raven]

Would've been nice to see Kawhi shutting down Curry in a series. Kawhi is perfect to guard that not so athletic careless dribbler. Kawhi could've very easily been back2back fmvp this year.

not really, that's LDN's job

[exstatic]

not really, that's LDN's job

You miss that last GS game? Kawhi took his lunch money, 7 times.

[cjw]

You miss that last GS game? Kawhi took his lunch money, 7 times.

GS lives and dies off turnovers. Feels like every run they go on is propelled by open court turnovers, while at the same time Curry is really careless with the ball. 3.8 turnovers per game in the playoffs and 5 per game in the finals...

[timtonymanu]

Game 3 stats:

(2015) Harrison Barnes, 0 points (0-8), 3 rebs, 3 TOs, -10

(2014) Kawhi Leonard, 29 points (10-13), 4 rebs, 2 assists, 2 steals, +19

:hat Det Finals MVP.

[RD2191]

Game 3 stats:

(2015) Harrison Barnes, 0 points (0-8), 3 rebs, 3 TOs, -10

(2014) Kawhi Leonard, 29 points (10-13), 4 rebs, 2 assists, 2 steals, +19

:hat Det Finals MVP.
:lolkawhi haters
:lolthegreatshit

[RD2191]

2014 NBA Finals Game 2:
Kawhi Leonard - 9pts, 2reb, 3/9 shooting


2015 NBA Finals Game 2:
Harrison Barnes - 11pts, 6reb, 5/10 shooting


Game 3 stats:

(2015) Harrison Barnes, 0 points (0-8), 3 rebs, 3 TOs, -10

(2014) Kawhi Leonard, 29 points (10-13), 4 rebs, 2 assists, 2 steals, +19

:hat Det Finals MVP.
SUCK IT LONG AND HARD THEGREATSHIT

[lefty]

:lmao

TheGreatPhaggot
OP

[ohmwrecker]

Barnes would be a good backup for Kawhi.

[rasuo214]

Kawhi 29 points in game 3, Barnes 22 points in the first 3 games.

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol What I meant was....

Matt Barnes >>> Kawhi Leonard

[rasuo214]

Kawhi 1 DPOY > Barnes 0 DPOY
Kawhi 1 FMVP > Barnes 0 FMVP
Kawhi 1 Championship > Barnes 0 Championships.
Kawhi reached the finals twice > Barnes never been to the finals

Kawhi did all that before turning 24, Barnes at the same age didn't even debut in the NBA yet.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol What I meant was....

Matt Barnes >>> Kawhi Leonard
:lol TheFatShit

Answer the question, faggot: are you Scott or Joe?

[hater]

Kawhi is guarding the best shooting backcourt in the history of the league. Barnes is guarding a bunch of jumpshooting pussies

Me with da goodz

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol TheFatShit

Answer the question, faggot: are you Scott or Joe?
Only fat fuck in here is robdiaz

Answer the question, faggot: do you let Harlem live rent-free in you?

[Clipper Nation]

Only fat fuck in here is robdiaz

Answer the question, faggot: do you let Harlem live rent-free in you?
No. Are you Scott or Joe?

[RD2191]

Only fat fuck in here is robdiaz

Answer the question, faggot: do you let Harlem live rent-free in you?
Lol, I'm 6'1 185, scrub. How fat are you?

[TheGreatYacht]

Bump.

lol outplayed by Matt barnes

[apalisoc_9]

Harrison Barnes :lmao

[spursistan]

Deserved BUMP for this all-time shitty take.....

Getting abused by a fat ass Diaw who's been MIA for 3 months :lol ...less impact on game than other end of bench Warriors players. I can't wait to see the dumb ass GM who is going to give this guy a max...

[Nathan89]

Deserved BUMP for this all-time shitty take.....

Getting abused by a fat ass Diaw who's been MIA for 3 months :lol ...less impact on game than other end of bench guys Warriors. I can't wait to see the dumb ass GM who is going to give this guy a max...

Brandon Rush face when this scrub gets a max:lol

[HarlemHeat37]

I refuse to believe a team will max him, but it'll probably happen..

He doesn't do anything at a high level outside of shooting open 3s, tbh..not a good defensive player, can only create his own shot on mismatches, no playmaking ability..there's literally nothing impressive about him and you don't even notice him on the floor most of the time..

[dabom]

I refuse to believe a team will max him, but it'll probably happen..

He doesn't do anything at a high level outside of shooting open 3s, tbh..not a good defensive player, can only create his own shot on mismatches, no playmaking ability..there's literally nothing impressive about him and you don't even notice him on the floor most of the time..

What do they use him for anyways? Undersized powerforward? :lol

[Nathan89]

I refuse to believe a team will max him, but it'll probably happen..

He doesn't do anything at a high level outside of shooting open 3s, tbh..not a good defensive player, can only create his own shot on mismatches, no playmaking ability..there's literally nothing impressive about him and you don't even notice him on the floor most of the time..

He's just a spot up 3pt shooter as well. It's not like he disrupting the defense by running around screens.

He definitely shouldn't get a max but that has been the presumption for awhile now at least on the internet.

[HarlemHeat37]

What do they use him for anyways? Undersized powerforward? :lol

Shoots open 3s and defends decently in small-ball lineups..somehow, some GMs think that's worth a max deal:lol

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Decent shooter, above average defender, can post up a little and create his own shot a little - that's enough for $100+ mil in the new NBA environment. He'll get paid more than Leonard.

[Robz4000]

I refuse to believe a team will max him, but it'll probably happen..

He doesn't do anything at a high level outside of shooting open 3s, tbh..not a good defensive player, can only create his own shot on mismatches, no playmaking ability..there's literally nothing impressive about him and you don't even notice him on the floor most of the time..

Sounds like a certain current Laker set to retire...

[TheGreatYacht]

:wow

[timtonymanu]

:lmao must be great when you have Curry, Thompson, Iggy, and Draymond taking the pressure off you.

[Benoit]

Harrison is having a bad season and were still going to break the record for wins :rollin

imagine if he gets going for the post-season

[TheGreatYacht]

Harrison is having a bad season and were still going to break the record for wins :rollin

imagine if he gets going for the post-season
He was being guarded by Kawhi, same dude who got cucked by Ingles

[Benoit]

He was being guarded by Kawhi, same dude who got cucked by Ingles

going to be embarrrassing if he wins dpoy again

[TheGreatYacht]

going to be embarrrassing if he wins dpoy again
Yup

[timtonymanu]

:lol 2-14 tonight, kept the Cavs in this.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol classic..

He's having one of the worst playoff runs from a starter in recent history, tbh..

[ViceCity86]

:lmao

[spursistan]

:lmao

[Nathan89]

Comparing a top 10 player to a role player.

[HarlemHeat37]

Comparing a top 10 player to a role player.

A shitty role player, too:lol

[resistanze]

:lol Turned down $64 million

[spursistan]

742613122356150272

[Kawhitstorm]

:lol Turned down $64 million

Will still get 80 mill, so the joke is on you.:lol

[TheGoldStandard]

:pop: Seems like he's gotten over himself. Where's Danny?

[tholdren]

:lmao must be great when you have tp, Td, manu, and danny taking the pressure off you.

[RD2191]

:lmao

[RD2191]

:lmao :lmao

[timtonymanu]

:lol 0-8 so far

[spursistan]

:lmao :lmao "max player"

[siraulo23]

This dude is an nba pro and cant hit practice jumpshots :lol

he couldnt be more open on these shots

[siraulo23]

Dude turned into tony allen all of a sudden wtf? Head scratcher

[Mr. Body]

Dude turned into tony allen all of a sudden wtf? Head scratcher

Carolina dudes. Generally overrated.

[Nathan89]

:lol Turned down $64 million


Will still get 80 mill, so the joke is on you.:lol

Agreed. He can force the Warriors to pay him well over $64 million. They don't want break up a team this stacked. Other teams will offer more than that as well.

[Nathan89]

Dude turned into tony allen all of a sudden wtf? Head scratcher

Some of the GSW players are front runners tbh. They usually are significantly better than the competition so they can shoot with all the confidence in the world. Now that every shot seem important Barnes is bricking and Draymond is passing up shots like Diaw.

[resistanze]

Agreed. He can force the Warriors to pay him well over $64 million. They don't want break up a team this stacked. Other teams will offer more than that as well.

Or...they can just replace him. He's without doubt the least impactful starter on the team.

People have bought into the myth of Harrison Barnes WAY too much...

[Kawhitstorm]

Or...they can just replace him. He's without doubt the least impactful starter on the team.

People have bought into the myth of Harrison Barnes WAY too much...

They need a big wing like Barnes who can guard PFs for the "Death Lineup" to work. Marvin Williams could be an option but dude was worse than Barnes in the playoffs as far as shooting the rock.:lol

[spursistan]

333708704589438976

Coach Nick embarrassing himself :lol..

[spursistan]

401224440999993344

:lmao

[SAGirl]

:lmao Nice find ^^

[SpursFan86]

333708704589438976

Coach Nick embarrassing himself :lol..

I mean to be fair, he was one of the most hyped players of his high school class and he had some pretty nice moments in the playoffs of his rookie year (and those tweets are from May, so I'm assuming that's what sparked them). Obviously it looks bad now, but I don't think it's embarrassing for someone to have predicted he'd be an all-star in a few years back in 2013.

edit: errr, just saw your next post...nevermind, that is pretty embarrassing :lol

[Budkin]

:lmao

[look_at_g_shred]

Uhh..no

[CGD]

Costing himself money this offseason

[tholdren]

Only KL fans would mock a player in the finals when your boy got bounced rd 2. sad

[bic50]

Only KL fans would mock a player in the finals when your boy got bounced rd 2. sad

Only a dumb bitch would continually mock one of the best players on their own team while licking jimmer ass who can barely stay in the league. Sad

[tholdren]

Only a dumb bitch would continually mock one of the best players on their own team while licking jimmer ass who can barely stay in the league. Sad
UMAD? Doesn't matter if the best is not good enough, tbh. And Spurs needed exactly what I said they would need - a scorer/slasher. The spurs lost, exactly why I said they would lose - scoring drought.

[Spurtacular]

I have not looked at one box score this series. HB didn't seem like anything special at all. But he's basically the fifth option, so it's open threes all the time for him 'til he knocks two or three down; even then.

[Spurtacular]

UMAD? Doesn't matter if the best is not good enough, tbh. And Spurs needed exactly what I said they would need - a scorer/slasher. The spurs lost, exactly why I said they would lose - scoring drought.

Could've used Jimmer's shooting, tbh. Even if they just used him as a spark plug.

[hooperflash]

Duplicate post.

[hooperflash]

Twitter roasting Barnes.

http://clutchpoints.com/twitter-reacts-latest-harrison-barnes-sighting-olympics/

http://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/harrison-barnes.jpg

[TheGreatYacht]

At least he represented his country, unlike roleplayerwhi

[cjw]

At least he represented his country, unlike roleplayerwhi

Guarantee you Kawhi spent more time in the gym throughout the Olympics than any one player on Team USA.

Why go play meaningless basketball in an event with a foregone conclusion when you can work all summer to get better?

[Diego20]

At least he represented his country, unlike roleplayerwhi

the irony:lol

[Hoops Czar]

Guarantee you Kawhi spent more time in the gym throughout the Olympics than any one player on Team USA.

Why go play meaningless basketball in an event with a foregone conclusion when you can work all summer to get better?

Are you sure? I thought he was attending to personal matters. He sure as hell couldn't be bothered when the Spurs were courting Durant.

About the meaningless basketball quote... I think it's an honor and privilege to play for your country in the Olympics. It's not something that should be taken for granted and players from other countries know and understand this. It's not about who's going to win, it's about representing the Stars and Stripes. It's one of the reasons why I don't get on TP and Ginobili for representing their respective countries in the Olympics even though they should be taking the Summers off to rest and recover from the previous season. Leonard is only 25 and if he was going to partake in the Olympic games, this would have been the perfect year to do it.

[dabom]

Would it be fair to have Kawhi on Enrique? :lol

[cjw]

Are you sure? I thought he was attending to personal matters. He sure as hell couldn't be bothered when the Spurs were courting Durant.

About the meaningless basketball quote... I think it's an honor and privilege to play for your country in the Olympics. It's not something that should be taken for granted and players from other countries know and understand this. It's not about who's going to win, it's about representing the Stars and Stripes. It's one of the reasons why I don't get on TP and Ginobili for representing their respective countries in the Olympics even though they should be taking the Summers off to rest and recover from the previous season. Leonard is only 25 and if he was going to partake in the Olympic games, this would have been the perfect year to do it.

The guy has played into June in three of his seasons and early-mid May in the other two. Give him a break. Guys like Boogie, Melo, etc. have had a little more free time. Curry, Lebron and Westbrook all took time off. Durant needed to save face, George needed redemption.

It's an honor to represent America in an individual sport, not in a sport where your team is so stacked that it would be an embarrassment to lose. Or to overcome tremendous odds and beat America (which is why the foreign guys always play).

And on the personal matter, maybe he's playing it safe with girlfriend pregnant? Maybe as simple as that.

But to doubt he's been hitting up the gym knowing his work ethic is silly. The guys at the olympics spent half their time in Rio accidentally going to brothels (or just once) and cheering on beach volleyball and swimming.

[gambit1990]

the irony:lol
:lol

[Hoops Czar]

The guy has played into June in three of his seasons and early-mid May in the other two. Give him a break. Guys like Boogie, Melo, etc. have had a little more free time. Curry, Lebron and Westbrook all took time off. Durant needed to save face, George needed redemption.

To be fair, Kawhi hasn't played past May 12th since 2014. Yet, Klay, Draymond and Kyrie have played into June the last two seasons. Kawhi is roughly the same age as the before mentioned so if he was going to partake in the Olympics, this would have been the perfect year to do so because he's young and is body can handle the excessive workload.


It's an honor to represent America in an individual sport, not in a sport where your team is so stacked that it would be an embarrassment to lose. Or to overcome tremendous odds and beat America (which is why the foreign guys always play).

If you asked 99% of foreign basketball players, they'd tell you straight faced, the field is playing for silver and bronze because team USA is winning gold. I don't know any athlete who joins his country's Olympic team for the sole purpose of beating team USA. I have no idea what you're implying with the bolded.


And on the personal matter, maybe he's playing it safe with girlfriend pregnant? Maybe as simple as that.

But to doubt he's been hitting up the gym knowing his work ethic is silly. The guys at the Olympics spent half their time in Rio accidentally going to brothels (or just once) and cheering on beach volleyball and swimming.

This is very true if you're referring to him skipping out on Rio because of his pregnant girlfriend, but that's no excuse for him to miss out on the Durant meeting because his girlfriend's due to have a baby sometime in July. :lol Ever hear of a cell phone? I have little doubt that he's hitting the gym hard and I don't question his work ethic. However, his personality is starting to rub me the wrong way.... turning down daughters, missing the biggest recruitment meeting of the summer, etc. This is a put up or shut up year for him. It's not about regular season stat padding, it's about getting the Spurs back to the Western Conference finals. There's no shame in losing to the Warriors but, it would be a colossal failure to miss the conference finals for the third consecutive year.

[dabom]

Kawhi is a fucking Alpha. He smells that BETA all over Kevin "always second" Durant.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf6xD6__gb8

[dabom]

BETA virus is worse than Zika tbh...

[loveforthegame]

Who does Leonard think he is? The nerve of this guy wanting to be around for the birth of his first child. Real men would go play for gold and think of their kid second. Wish the Spurs would find real character guys. Ones that have their priorities straight.

[024]

Guarantee you Kawhi spent more time in the gym throughout the Olympics than any one player on Team USA.

Why go play meaningless basketball in an event with a foregone conclusion when you can work all summer to get better?
Gotta network. Playing with friends is all the rage these days. Kawhi could have played and made some friends. And maybe one day he would be able to convince a team member to come over.

Honestly, Kawhi probably would have looked pretty bad on Team USA. His defense really isn't all that needed and there are several players who would outshine him on offense so he wouldn't get the ball too often. Leonard would have been a back up PF in a team that already features Durant, Melo, George, and Draymond at the 4 spot.

Leonard had a baby so yeah I guess that's an excuse to stay home. Although plenty of NBA players have kids throughout the NBA season and they still travel. Leonard would have only spent two weeks in Rio. Missed opportunity though.

[SAGirl]

Gotta network. Playing with friends is all the rage these days. Kawhi could have played and made some friends. And maybe one day he would be able to convince a team member to come over.

Honestly, Kawhi probably would have looked pretty bad on Team USA. His defense really isn't all that needed and there are several players who would outshine him on offense so he wouldn't get the ball too often. Leonard would have been a back up PF in a team that already features Durant, Melo, George, and Draymond at the 4 spot.

Leonard had a baby so yeah I guess that's an excuse to stay home. Although plenty of NBA players have kids throughout the NBA season and they still travel. Leonard would have only spent two weeks in Rio. Missed opportunity though.
Agreed. Also, Tony, Manu and a whole lot of guys on teams are fathers. Olympics are only once every 4 years. I don't care about this particular Olympics but he's a big time hermit. It won't help him in the leadership and recruitment departments.

[rasuo214]

So now Kawhi has to go on play dates to make new friends? When Tony and Manu play international ball people on here bitch that they need time off and rest, when Kawhi doesn't play international ball people on here bitch that he needs to play and "network". Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

[SAGirl]

So now Kawhi has to go on play dates to make new friends? When Tony and Manu play international ball people on here bitch that they need time off and rest, when Kawhi doesn't play international ball people on here bitch that he needs to play and "network". Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
To call him a hermit as I did is to tell the truth.

[Snaq O'Meal]

So now Kawhi has to go on play dates to make new friends? When Tony and Manu play international ball people on here bitch that they need time off and rest, when Kawhi doesn't play international ball people on here bitch that he needs to play and "network". Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Play dates are not necessary in this digital age. Draymond did well to recruit Durant by simply texting and posting pics of certain body parts on Snapchat.

[loveforthegame]

Spurs players over the years have been excused from practice, shoot around, and even games for the birth of their child. Leonard wouldn't have had the luxury of flying home from Rio for the birth of his. Like it or not, he chose family over the Olympics. So yeah, a lot of them are fathers but were around for the birth of them. Something that seems to be important to all of them even if it's not on this board. Now if Leonard was asking for a month off from the Spurs to be a father he'd deserve a roasting for it.

Leonard's worked out with various players (Melo, Butler) or attended their camps (Jordan, Paul) during the summer. Most the time we don't even know about it until those players mention it somewhere. Just because Leonard isn't tweeting about it doesn't mean it's not happening.

Can we say for sure or not if Leonard ever talked to Durant? Just because it's not splashed on the news or tweeted about doesn't mean it may not have happened either. He was there for the recruitment of LMA so it's not like he refuses to take part in that side of things.

For someone who is a hermit, autistic, retarded, doesn't network, choker, beta, media shy, and everything else he's been called here, he somehow has the respect of the media and players who have recognized his work. He must be doing something right though you wouldn't think so reading this board.

[dabom]

Spurs players over the years have been excused from practice, shoot around, and even games for the birth of their child. Leonard wouldn't have had the luxury of flying home from Rio for the birth of his. Like it or not, he chose family over the Olympics. So yeah, a lot of them are fathers but were around for the birth of them. Something that seems to be important to all of them even if it's not on this board. Now if Leonard was asking for a month off from the Spurs to be a father he'd deserve a roasting for it.

Leonard's worked out with various players (Melo, Butler) or attended their camps (Jordan, Paul) during the summer. Most the time we don't even know about it until those players mention it somewhere. Just because Leonard isn't tweeting about it doesn't mean it's not happening.

Can we say for sure or not if Leonard ever talked to Durant? Just because it's not splashed on the news or tweeted about doesn't mean it may not have happened either. He was there for the recruitment of LMA so it's not like he refuses to take part in that side of things.

For someone who is a hermit, autistic, retarded, doesn't network, choker, beta, media shy, and everything else he's been called here, he somehow has the respect of the media and players who have recognized his work. He must be doing something right though you wouldn't think so reading this board.

Don't pay attention to shirty posters tbh.

[cutewizard]

Kawhi rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hooperflash]

Play dates are not necessary in this digital age. Draymond did well to recruit Durant by simply texting and posting pics of certain body parts on Snapchat.

Well played sir. In fact, I dug up an image of when KD first asked Westbrook for nudes.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR6UGLqlWnSX0CWIYIdGjOfhL3QmbNQe OJd3gYE3_D0uZJ1WMD9

[gambit1990]

did anyone in this thread say that barnes is better? if so :lol

[YGWHI]

Honestly, Kawhi probably would have looked pretty bad on Team USA. His defense really isn't all that needed and there are several players who would outshine him on offense so he wouldn't get the ball too often.
Several players? No. Just Durant.

Kawhi's one of the most well-rounded offensive threat in the league, he's more versatile and efficient on the offensive end than the rest of 2016-Rio-Team USA.
http://i.imgur.com/uumHJ3F.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jlJUib6.jpg


Leonard had a baby so yeah I guess that's an excuse to stay home. Although plenty of NBA players have kids throughout the NBA season and they still travel.
Most NBA players want to be involved in their child's birth, they want to stay home and don't travel that day and the next. The same thing when their kids suffer some illness and need a surgery/treatment.

[dabom]

YG with the hooks.

[YGWHI]

I don't care about this particular Olympics but he's a big time hermit.

Well, Tim has that hermit-gene, too. Didn't party with other stars, he turned Obama's invitationt down last month...Not a big deal.

[SAGirl]

Well, Tim has that hermit-gene, too. Didn't party with other stars, he turned Obama's invitationt down last month...Not a big deal.
I hope Kawhi is in the same vein. Tim had a lot of compassion for teammates and was the best teammate ever. No nee to be public about that. Notice I also said hermit and didn't disparage his character. Early in Tim's career he was Also so detached that Pop had to prod him to get more engaged. Eventually as Pop said, Tim developed a habit where he didn't say much but when he said something it mattered and he'd touch guys (not in a pervy sense), but patting someone on the head, greeting teammates as they left the court, putting a shoulder on somebody who had a rough night. Kawhi's has to develop his own thing. We'll see.

[YGWHI]

Spurs players over the years have been excused from practice, shoot around, and even games for the birth of their child. Leonard wouldn't have had the luxury of flying home from Rio for the birth of his. Like it or not, he chose family over the Olympics.
These guys are the same ST members who would blame him if he gets a season-ending injury like PG a year ago playing for USA...

I can see them posting "Fuck Kawhi, who pays your contract? The Spurs, not Colangelo!!"



Leonard's worked out with various players (Melo, Butler) or attended their camps (Jordan, Paul) during the summer. Most the time we don't even know about it until those players mention it somewhere. Just because Leonard isn't tweeting about it doesn't mean it's not happening.

Can we say for sure or not if Leonard ever talked to Durant? Just because it's not splashed on the news or tweeted about doesn't mean it may not have happened either. He was there for the recruitment of LMA so it's not like he refuses to take part in that side of things.

For someone who is a hermit, autistic, retarded, doesn't network, choker, beta, media shy, and everything else he's been called here, he somehow has the respect of the media and players who have recognized his work. He must be doing something right though you wouldn't think so reading this board.

:toast

[LakerHater]

Harrison Barnes >>> Kawhi Leonard ???

http://115.imagebam.com/download/XGc5Q7Yfj-G0ddAono5l1A/50119/501180628/ManuWhat.gif

[dabom]

http://i.makeagif.com/media/11-19-2015/rjAgMm.gif

[gambit1990]

as of last season: "parker > kawhi" -TheGreatYacht :lmao

[dabom]

as of last season: "parker > kawhi" -TheGreatYacht :lmao


Harrison Barnes >>> Kawhi Leonard ???

http://115.imagebam.com/download/XGc5Q7Yfj-G0ddAono5l1A/50119/501180628/ManuWhat.gif




http://i.makeagif.com/media/11-19-2015/rjAgMm.gif

:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Slurpers defending roleplayerwhi till the end :cry

:lol

[gambit1990]

Slurpers defending roleplayerwhi till the end :cry

:lol
kawhi has the same amount of finals mvp as parker. and last year he finished second in mvp voting. which is closer than parker ever got :lol

oh, and how many defensive player of the year awards does tony have?

[K...]

kawhi has the same amount of finals mvp as parker. and last year he finished second in mvp voting. which is closer than parker ever got :lol

oh, and how many defensive player of the year awards does tony have?

A couple things. Not a complete rebuttal, Kawhi does have a great resume. But the league is watered down now. There's less competition for those awards. And why are we discussing Parker is a
Harrison Barnes thread?

[gambit1990]

A couple things. Not a complete rebuttal, Kawhi does have a great resume. But the league is watered down now. There's less competition for those awards. And why are we discussing Parker is a
Harrison Barnes thread?
because thegreatcunt was calls kawhi a role player while also still calling tony MVParker :lol

[Snaq O'Meal]

Well played sir. In fact, I dug up an image of when KD first asked Westbrook for nudes.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR6UGLqlWnSX0CWIYIdGjOfhL3QmbNQe OJd3gYE3_D0uZJ1WMD9

I have a feeling Durant will be sorely disappointed with Draymond after years of enjoying this:

http://www.que.es/archivos/201309/paquetes-ok-672xXx80.jpg

[RD2191]

:wakeup:lol