Kawhi looking like Jordan out there

[dabom]

Just stating the obvious.

[illusioNtEk]

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MAX Player in my book.

With decent role players in pop's system we can have a formidable team for years to come.

[DAF86]

I've always said it. Kawhi's moves are very similar to MJ's, tbh.

[Malik Hairston]

Fuck, Kawhi's father was murdered, too..

Unlike Dad Killer, though, Kawhi had no part in it..

[dabom]

It's been in my head since last year. I just never wanted to say it because it was probably too out there. Now it's a most definitely.

[RD2191]

Fuck, Kawhi's father was murdered, too..

Unlike Dad Killer, though, Kawhi had no part in it..
:lmao

[phyzik]

I'm loving Kahwi but I am not ready to put him up there with Jordan, or even Kobe for that matter, at this point.

I'm jazzing just like every other Spurs fan, but he has to show more to me before I put him up on that type of mantle.

At this point, I'm optimistically reserved when it comes to expectations. I cant deny my excitement though!

[cutewizard]

i agree

Kawhi is the Midnight Cowboy, baby!!!!!


Yihaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

Tonight I said that Kawhi had some Kobe, LeBron, and Jordan like plays, but before Kawhi can be compared to the greats, he needs to be more consistent. But there's a lot to be optimistic about with Kawhi.

[313]

Not as athletic but has a better 3 point shot. If his usage stay at around 27 he could put up big numbers.

[siraulo23]

Fuck, Kawhi's father was murdered, too..

Unlike Dad Killer, though, Kawhi had no part in it..

:lol

[Outlier]

Did Jordan have as big as hands as Kawhi? Anyone have the measurements?

[Outlier]

Wow I just looked it up. Jordan actually has slightly bigger hands. No wonder Kawhi is patterning his game after him.

[Obstructed_View]

That turnaround jumper has looked like Jordan's for a couple of years. It's not as quick, but the fluidity and the footwork are the same.

[Rapper]

Recently kawai's movement as well as shoting style are like MJ's signature skill

[SouthernFried]

I've never thought Kawhi looked like Pippen. I always thought he had more of a Lebron/Jordan way about him. More Jordan because of those turn-around and pull up Jumpers.

Not saying he will be as good as either...but, also not saying he wont be better than either, either :)

[Outlier]

Maybe he has secret sessions with his Airness.

[TampaDude]

Ah, the secret to success in the NBA...freakishly big hands! :lol

[Mr Bones]

Fuck, Kawhi's father was murdered, too..

Unlike Dad Killer, though, Kawhi had no part in it..

Classy.

[cd021]

Wow I just looked it up. Jordan actually has slightly bigger hands. No wonder Kawhi is patterning his game after him.

Thats crazy. Leonard still has the height and length advantage though. KL is 6'6 1/4 without shoes and has a 7'1 wingspan (+7 inches) Saw somewhere Jordan had a 45 inch max vert to KLs 34 (slightly above average for a wing).

[Outlier]

MJ barely looks shorter than Kawhi in pictures. I think it's alright Kawhi can't jump as high, less risk to get injured.

[mercos]

I've thought since his rookie year Kawhi's game resembled Kobe's, who of course modeled his game after Jordan. The pull up jumper is where it was most noticeable, it was incredibly smooth even as a rookie, though it was inconsistent back then. As he has gotten more aggressive attacking the rim, I've started to see a lot more Jordan in his game. Kawhi doesn't have Jordan's explosive jumping ability, so his game looks more like late 90s Jordan than late 80s Jordan, but I'll take it.

[SupremeGuy]

Did Jordan have as big as hands as Kawhi? Anyone have the measurements?C'mon bro, Jordan was known for his giant hands.

[UZER]

Kawhi is just a system player

-KD

[SupremeGuy]

Ah, the secret to success in the NBA...freakishly big hands! :lolIt's actually pretty crucial for a lot of sports.

[Vito Corleone]

Amazing, I was watching the game last night and made the same comments.

Two things caught my eye, the turn around jumper was vintage Jordan, and his turning a way from the double team and going baseline is also vintage Jordan

[foodie2]

From an LA Times writeup this morning: "It's strange how we have been looking for so long for the next Michael Jordan and haven't spent enough time checking out San Antonio."

[daslicer]

I have said before that when Kawhi is doing well on offense his game has recently started to emulate Jordan's game from '96-'98. He has the same type of post up moves Jordan had along with having the same exact fadeaway move. The Jordan fade way move is good for atleast 10-12 points that move can not being guarded.

[james evans]

I'm loving Kahwi but I am not ready to put him up there with Jordan, or even Kobe for that matter, at this point.

I'm jazzing just like every other Spurs fan, but he has to show more to me before I put him up on that type of mantle.

At this point, I'm optimistically reserved when it comes to expectations. I cant deny my excitement though!
of course I'm not gonna compare Leonard to kobe. He'd never run his big man out of town just so he could average over 30ppg. That's selfish kobe shit

[DarrinS]

From an LA Times writeup this morning: "It's strange how we have been looking for so long for the next Michael Jordan and haven't spent enough time checking out San Antonio."

Just finished reading that

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-spurs-dwyre-20150425-column.html

[FkLA]

Pop gave him a bunch of MJ postup tapes to work on during the off-season IIRC. Agree that his fadeaway and pull up look Jordanesque and of of course so do his gliding, one handed dunks.

Improving his handles are the next step in his evolution. He'll be even scarier once he gets that down tbh.

[G-Dawgg]

Kawhi's 1 handed alley-oop dunk was definately Jordanesque. Look up Michael Jordan 1 handed alley oop on youtube and you will see exactly what I mean.

[sexinthatsx]

Word on the street was Jordan used to cut slits between his fingers with a knife so scar tissue could form and he could palm the ball easier.

[Ditty]

Kawhi Leonard has the finishing ability of Lebron James, athleticism of Michael Jordan, and shooting touch of Kobe Bryant.

[dabom]

I think Kawhi's athleticism is underrated in these parts. He could probably jump 1 foot higher. But then He'd smash his fucking head on the board. He jumps high enough to get the job done. Case in point that danny green lob. That throw was fucking bad. But Kawhi squared up and dropped it down. He needed more air and quarreled it with one hand.