Kawhi is a Monster on Offense and Defense now

[dabom]

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

[apalisoc_9]

Always has been bro...

Best Player in the Western Conference.

[dabom]

MVP year.

[K...]

Now? Now? Like not last year? What the he'll kinds of vanilla fan doesn't recognize kawhi stardom properly?

[BD24]

He has a real shot at MVP if we can finish first in the West. He will need to put up at least 25 PPG though I imagine as the voters love their points.

Realistically it comes down to him and LeBron since Curry and Durant are on the same team. Rockets, Blazers, and Thunder won't be good enough for any of the top players their to get it.

[BillMc]

He has a real shot at MVP if we can finish first in the West. He will need to put up at least 25 PPG though I imagine as the voters love their points.

Realistically it comes down to him and LeBron since Curry and Durant are on the same team. Rockets, Blazers, and Thunder won't be good enough for any of the top players their to get it.

This. But our only chance is, as you say, a first seed.

[gambit1990]

how many points did kawhi drop last night?
http://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Kevin-Durant-2.jpg

[apalisoc_9]

He has a real shot at MVP if we can finish first in the West. He will need to put up at least 25 PPG though I imagine as the voters love their points.

Realistically it comes down to him and LeBron since Curry and Durant are on the same team. Rockets, Blazers, and Thunder won't be good enough for any of the top players their to get it.

Doubt he needs the first seed. Finishing second with 23ppg should be enough provided the Cavs finish with less wins and the Rockets and Thunder are both 4th seeds and under....

Need to root for atlanta, Boston, Toronto to somehow finish with more wind than CLE...if one of them finish above, CLE..Kawhi probably wins it.

[BD24]

Doubt he needs the first seed. Finishing second with 23ppg should be enough provided the Cavs finish with less wins and the Rockets and Thunder are both 4th seeds and under....

Need to root for atlanta, Boston, Toronto to somehow finish with more wind than CLE...if one of them finish above, CLE..Kawhi probably wins it.
I don't know, I just can't see the media giving the MVP to a perimeter plater only scoring 23 ppg, especially since Kawhi doesn't have the assist numbers that LeBron does. He needs to somehow seperate himself from LeBron in the voters eyes. Obviously the defense piece is huge, the media doesn't value defense as much as they should though.

Realistically I feel like it is LeBrons award to lose this year. Media is already going to want to basically apologize for giving it to Curry instead of him the last 2 years.

[Nathan89]

Kawhi took another step forward on offense. Dude is approached one of the best teams in the league like he did the summer league a few years ago. Just being aggressive and confident with the ball. Physically just overwhelming his opponents. Looked like the best player on the court and it wasn't even close.

[eDizzle20]

He did a great job sizing up his defenders last night before dropping the midrange jumper or driving it to the bucket. Very Kobe like. I wonder if he talked with Kawhi in the offseason?

[apalisoc_9]

I don't know, I just can't see the media giving the MVP to a perimeter plater only scoring 23 ppg, especially since Kawhi doesn't have the assist numbers that LeBron does. He needs to somehow seperate himself from LeBron in the voters eyes. Obviously the defense piece is huge, the media doesn't value defense as much as they should though.

Realistically I feel like it is LeBrons award to lose this year. Media is already going to want to basically apologize for giving it to Curry instead of him the last 2 years.

Curry won with 23 ppg two years ago being a defensive liability. :lol

[spursistan]

He'll also have to "shutdown" Lebron in the two H2H matchups with them to sway the votes..

[apalisoc_9]

He'll also have to "shutdown" Lebron in the two H2H matchups with them to sway the votes..

Thats also going to be key :lol

[BD24]

Curry won with 23 ppg two years ago being a defensive liability. :lol
They were also had the best record in the league. Which goes back to the Spurs needing to snag the 1 for him to get it imo.

[apalisoc_9]

They were also had the best record in the league. Which goes back to the Spurs needing to snag the 1 for him to get it imo.

Except that the warriors are already unanimously expected to finish first but also not deserving of an MVP trophy. Essentially the second seed is the first seed for kawhi, if they manage to get the first seed..thens its a wrap..imo.

His matchup with Lebron and the Cavs record is probably more importabt

[r0drig0lac]

I don't know, I just can't see the media giving the MVP to a perimeter plater only scoring 23 ppg, especially since Kawhi doesn't have the assist numbers that LeBron does. He needs to somehow seperate himself from LeBron in the voters eyes. Obviously the defense piece is huge, the media doesn't value defense as much as they should though.

Realistically I feel like it is LeBrons award to lose this year. Media is already going to want to basically apologize for giving it to Curry instead of him the last 2 years.

If Kawhi is better than LeBron in this season, he will be the MVP.
Media also loves Kawhi Leonard

[Arcadian]

3-peat DPOY + MVP + FMVP + Championship = Kawhi '17

[BD24]

3-peat DPOY + MVP + FMVP + Championship = Kawhi '17
I hope so :flag:

[kobyz]

Can this poster get limited for one thread a day???

[Mel_13]

how many points did kawhi drop last night?

Do you know anything about the building in your sig? I noticed it while sitting in Bryant Park last week. Definitely distinctive.

[Raven]

the question shouldn't be about him winning the MVP, it should be about him being the next MJ. He has a better shot than Lebron ever had.

[phyzik]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/QTP_161024KawhiLeonardMarvel/san-antonio-spurs-forward-kawhi-leonard-gets-mystical-power-marvel-doctor-strange

Kawhi "Doctor Strange" Leonard

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2016/1023/r144085_640x960_2-3.jpg

Here is the rest of them: http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/doctorstrange/doctor-stephen-strange-gives-lebron-james-stephen-curry-kevin-durant-mystical-powers

[gambit1990]

Do you know anything about the building in your sig? I noticed it while sitting in Bryant Park last week. Definitely distinctive.
yeah, it's the american radiator building, built in 1924. it's been converted to the bryant park hotel. i'm a big fan of art deco, brutalism.

[Mel_13]

yeah, it's the american radiator building, built in 1924. it's been converted to the bryant park hotel. i'm a big fan of art deco, brutalism.

Thanks.

You may be interested in this blog:

http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com

His post on that building:

http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2010/07/breaking-ground-in-black-and-gold.html

[TrainOfThought5]

the question shouldn't be about him winning the MVP, it should be about him being the next MJ. He has a better shot than Lebron ever had.

Im patiently waiting to bump my Kawhichael Jordan thread.

[NameLess Scrub]

I don't know, I just can't see the media giving the MVP to a perimeter plater only scoring 23 ppg, especially since Kawhi doesn't have the assist numbers that LeBron does. He needs to somehow seperate himself from LeBron in the voters eyes. Obviously the defense piece is huge, the media doesn't value defense as much as they should though.

Realistically I feel like it is LeBrons award to lose this year. Media is already going to want to basically apologize for giving it to Curry instead of him the last 2 years.

It's Lebron's to lose every year.

[DJR210]

3-peat DPOY + MVP + FMVP + Championship = Kawhi '17

fap fap fap

[FkLA]

3-peat DPOY + MVP + FMVP + Championship = Kawhi '17

:claw

[BackHome]

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

Dabom this is he best thread you have created in a long time here is hoping you keep more coming with Spurs victories.........:)

[K...]

It's Lebron's to lose every year.

he tends to coast these past few years. definitely hurts him. I thought he was a lock to win last year

[dabom]

Dabom this is he best thread you have created in a long time here is hoping you keep more coming with Spurs victories.........:)All my threads are great. I guess this one is just to l33t. :tu

[gambit1990]

Thanks.

You may be interested in this blog:

http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com

His post on that building:

http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2010/07/breaking-ground-in-black-and-gold.html
:tu

you live in ny?

had an opportunity to move up there awhile back. should be getting another one in a couple months.

[Mel_13]

:tu

you live in ny?

had an opportunity to move up there awhile back. should be getting another one in a couple months.

I make several trips every year to visit my grad student daughter. Great place to spend some time while you're young.

[spurspokesman]

Hopefully him and LA can sustain the offensive output.

[NameLess Scrub]

he tends to coast these past few years. definitely hurts him. I thought he was a lock to win last year

You're probably right, but I think he would have lost it last season anyway. Curry's numbers and team record was too much.

[turb0time]

:bobo:claw

[Russo21]

He did a great job sizing up his defenders last night before dropping the midrange jumper or driving it to the bucket. Very Kobe like. I wonder if he talked with Kawhi in the offseason? I cant be bothered trying to dig up a link but apparently Kawhi did talk/train with Kobe this offseason :)

[TheDoctor]

He did a great job sizing up his defenders last night before dropping the midrange jumper or driving it to the bucket. Very Kobe like. I wonder if he talked with Kawhi in the offseason?


I cant be bothered trying to dig up a link but apparently Kawhi did talk/train with Kobe this offseason :)

Links:

CBS (http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/pop-asks-kobe-to-help-kawhi-leonard-improve-bryant-happy-to-oblige/)

Bleacher Report

ESPN
(http://www.espn.com/blog/san-antonio-spurs/post/_/id/450/gregg-popovich-hopes-kobe-bryant-mentors-kawhi-leonard)

[boutons_deux]

Hopefully him and LA can sustain the offensive output.

Spurs bench scoring won that game.

[SpurSwag]

I think there's a decent chance Kawhi can get DPOY and MVP this year. He'll definitely be in the top 3 for MVP (one of Russ/Harden will put up ridiculous enough numbers to get people's votes) and DPOY could get a little tricky due to voter fatigue, but either way he's clearly solidifying himself amongst the games greats. Not that last year was a fluke by any standards, but I'm excited to see him string together several of these caliber seasons so he becomes universally recognized as a top 5 player. I still have a bunch of friends that put him below or at the level of Paul George and Lillard which baffles me.

[Horse]

He has a real shot at MVP if we can finish first in the West. He will need to put up at least 25 PPG though I imagine as the voters love their points.

Realistically it comes down to him and LeBron since Curry and Durant are on the same team. Rockets, Blazers, and Thunder won't be good enough for any of the top players their to get it.

Agree for the most part but wonder with kyries performance in the finals will he take votes away from lebitch?

[gambit1990]

I make several trips every year to visit my grad student daughter. Great place to spend some time while you're young.
have a nice time.

[DenialTwist]

Kawhi would be even better if he had a decent starting pg to get him easier shots. Imagine CP3 on the spurs. LMA and Kawhi would be getting theirs and others would score easily too.