Kawhi Leonard not joining Team USA

[etbluffer]

So that he can rehab his knee according to Mike Monroe. This from his twitter. I'm glad. Team comes first concept.

[illusioNtEk]

Because of this.... he will get PPAAIIDDDDD

[rmt]

yesssssss!

[look_at_g_shred]

He'll have his moment again. SPURS FTW!!!!!!!!!

[Jwash_1986]

Every basketball player dream is to play in the NBA but to represent your country is a different type of expcerince. That team first concept says a lot. Manu and Tony at there ages still trying to compete year round can be looked at two ways. One being selfish to the ones paying there bills and staying loyal to your country. I don't know but I'm stuck by the two. Apart of me wants them to show the loyalty to the spurs too. But good looking Kawhi, lead by example my dude.

[Darkwaters]

When you're running out of track on your chances to win a championship, and you come as close as Kawhi did, you go all in to make another run at it. I hope his knee does get better.

[DapDaGenius]

I thought we already knew that he was going to be rehabbing his knee this summer? What did he have...tendonitis, right?

[2centsworth]

Because of this.... he will get PPAAIIDDDDD
Spurs would pay if player decided to play on a broken ankle for the NT.

[milkyway21]

So that he can rehab his knee according to Mike Monroe. This from his twitter. I'm glad. Team comes first concept.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSzGCWF1-DF14TRKXspDj5hJD00b5Q3WNBgBCmW1gPd4FOKGhXO

[Floyd Pacquiao]

God bless you Kawhi

[TE]

Kawhi showing Manu and TP how it's done tbh

[dylankerouac]

I'm glad Kawhi is sticking by his word and deciding that resting his knee is more important at this juncture.

[TXstbobcat]

Future of the franchise.

[coachmac87]

You can't compare Kawhi to Manu and Tony....they're sports icons in their countries. Not even 1/4 of the country knows who Kawhi is.

[Venti Quattro]

We need clutch freethrow shooters.

[mrjap2x]

Sasha Vujacic?

[Uriel]

If only Kawhi hadn't missed that free throw in Game 6 . . . :bang

[SpursFan86]

You can't compare Kawhi to Manu and Tony....they're sports icons in their countries. Not even 1/4 of the country knows who Kawhi is.

This...it's plain ignorant to act like it's the same situation. As much as I want TP and Manu to rest, they're the "MJ" of their respective countries. Them sitting out would be a WAY bigger deal than Kawhi sitting out for Team USA.

Regardless, I'm glad Kawhi made this decision. Between Kawhi being 100% and the team recognizing he needs to be a bigger part of the offense, I'm real excited to see what he can do for us next year. When was the last time the Spurs sent someone besides Duncan/Parker/Ginobili to the all-star game? Might be time to change that.

[Marcus Bryant]

Good.

[Cklbmk]

I thought we already knew that he was going to be rehabbing his knee this summer? What did he have...tendonitis, right?


Saying you're going to do something and actually doing it are very different

[poeticism707]

WOW, A SPUR WITH COMMON SENSE WHEN IT COMES TO PLAYING TOO MUCH BASKETBALL?!????????????????? AND HE'S ONLY 21?!??!?!?!


Give Kawhi Parker and Gino's money.

[007nites]

Even though I know he was probably itching to play inside I'm glad he's not. He's still 21 and he will have plenty of opportunities to play.

[Libri]

:tu

[SpursFan86]

Again, comparing Kawhi to Parker/Ginobili doesn't make sense. Kawhi isn't an icon and role model for the majority of kids playing basketball in America. Parker/Ginobili's status in their countries is very different from Kawhi's status in America.

As much as you all like to make it seem like it's a no-brainer decision when it comes to deciding whether to rest in the summer or play for the national team, it's really not for guys like Parker/Ginobili. You have to understand the situation those guys are in.

[poeticism707]

Again, comparing Kawhi to Parker/Ginobili doesn't make sense. Kawhi isn't an icon and role model for the majority of kids playing basketball in America. Parker/Ginobili's status in their countries is very different from Kawhi's status in America.

As much as you all like to make it seem like it's a no-brainer decision when it comes to deciding whether to rest in the summer or play for the national team, it's really not for guys like Parker/Ginobili. You have to understand the situation those guys are in.

The solution is very simple: LET ARGENTINA AND FRANCE PAY MANU AND PARKER 8-14M A YEAR EACH, THEN THEY CAN RISK HOWEVER MUCH HEALTH WISE FROM 19 TO 38ISH.

Then they can "volunteer" their time with the Spurs, and then will see how much France likes it when they get injured, and wear themselves down to the nub with the Spurs.

Justice is a river that flows both ways.

[DapDaGenius]

Saying you're going to do something and actually doing it are very different

Old news is old news, breh.

[siraulo23]

says more about the nature of his injury tbh, hopefully it gets to 100% by the start of regular season

he'll have plenty more opportunities to tryout for team usa in the future, good decision

[Dizzle]

i was hoping he'd play... i think kawhi could learn alot by being around scorers like klay, kyrie ,etc... also wouldve been a huge confidence boost for kawhi to outplay and lock them down..

ah well

[milkyway21]

Popovich said in the 2013-2014 season Leonard will begin to have some plays run for him on offense.

http://www.projectspurs.com/2013-articles/july/spurs-leonard-won-t-participate-in-usa-basketball-mini-camp.html

[spursmvp]

Popovich said in the 2013-2014 season Leonard will begin to have some plays run for him on offense.

http://www.projectspurs.com/2013-articles/july/spurs-leonard-won-t-participate-in-usa-basketball-mini-camp.html

Should've done that a lot more in the finals.

[blkroadrunners]

Smart kid who knows what's best for himself and the team :tu

[milkyway21]

Should've done that a lot more in the finals.

yeah. he was unbelievable in game 7 (I watched the replay because I wanted to see how he played), too bad the Spurs lost.

[Johnny RIngo]

Easily my favorite Spur after TD. Amazing work ethic, doesn't choke in the playoffs, puts the team first above personal glories and bullshit international bball.

[weeks]

i dont understand why it took so long to run some plays for kawhi, honestly. i really dont get it. the kid is a stud.

[Kidd K]

You can't compare Kawhi to Manu and Tony....they're sports icons in their countries. Not even 1/4 of the country knows who Kawhi is.

It's way less than 1/4th. If even 1/10th of the country knew who Leonard was, I'd be surprised.

[Darius McCrary]

This is great.

He needs to work on that knee all summer

[jyra]

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[exstatic]

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Glad to hear that Colangelo isn't taking his hard on for Pop out on Kawhi.

[loveforthegame]

Glad he will still be considered. He's deserving.