Kawhi Injury Thread Part 2

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Conflicting tweets :lol

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[bklynspursfan]

Is he limping or not limping? Lol

[noles1983]

lol fucking media, twitter is such cancer sometimes

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Well he walked into the room without a limp and out with a limp. So maybe all the ice and tape is making him limp

[siraulo23]

:lol

[Arcadian]

This is a very strange situation because he twisted the same ankle TWICE (first on a bench player, then on Zaza) within about one minute. However, both were relatively minor tweaks with less bending than his injury against Houston. So maybe it just hurt a lot but didn't do much damage.

[DMC]

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Is he limping or not limping? Lol

Maybe Mike didn't C Wright.

[dabom]

Well he walked into the room without a limp and out with a limp. So maybe all the ice and tape is making him limp

[bklynspursfan]

Maybe Mike didn't C Wright.

Damn you nailed that

[testies]

what about his knee? it looked awkward as fucki in that landing

[timtonymanu]

Maybe Mike didn't C Wright.

:lol

[Keepin' it real]

The 2nd injury tonight will end up being severe. He grabbed his shin. Suffered much more serious injury than last time. Season over for Kawhi...if nothing else, for his long term health.

[bic50]

Kawhi probably could have played but pop probably felt confident the team would hold on for the win.

[testies]

Kawhi probably could have played but pop probably felt confident the team would hold on for the win.

If its only his ankle he can always play infiltrated.. the problem is now his mind is fucked from twisting it like 5 times in last 2 games

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Kawhi probably could have played but pop probably felt confident the team would hold on for the win.

I agree with this - it didn't work, however, but I agree if you play him he could have injured himself

Zaza is being called out by NBA analysts right now

[Darius Bieber]

Please don't turn into Grant Hill 2.0

[SpurOutofTownFan]

you cannot invade the other player's landing zone - so I hope he gets suspended the rest of the series

[313]

If its only his ankle he can always play infiltrated.. the problem is now his mind is fucked from twisting it like 5 times in last 2 gamesyup, he'll be playing very cautious the rest of the way.

[baseline bum]

Is he limping or not limping? Lol

It's like Schrodinger's cat. It's a superposition of limping and not.

[Aztecfan03]

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Conflicting tweets :lol

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Apparently he was in the training room for 3 minutes and in that time, they put on a lot of tape and he started limping.

[MultiTroll]

Not blaming Kawhi
Not blaming Kawhi
Not blaming Kawhi

That having been said, as soon as he twisted it the 1st time I said what that Zaza phuck try to go under his landing and/or step on his foot. Very predictable given Zaza history and Warriors level of integrity (which is zero). Where I on the Spurs bench I would have brought that up.

[313]

It's the same ankle. This is sad. If spurs lose khawi, they have no chance. If cavs lose lebron, they have no chance. If warriors lose Durant, they are still the 73-9 warriors.

[rasuo214]

Get him the shit they use for Steph's ankles. The question is do they rest him until game 3 or slog through it.

[BatManu20]

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[SpurOutofTownFan]

Guys just so dont freak out on Tuesday - it's very likely KL will not play in Game 2 even if nothing bad really happened. I don't really think he's 100% so most likely he will be reserved for Game 3.

[100%duncan]

Maybe Mike didn't C Wright.

:lmao

[Robz4000]

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Great. Prolly done for the season.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Definitely he'll sit out on Tuesday. If it's a regular sprain

[HarlemHeat37]

Most discouraging part of the injury is how Kawhi was just toying with them, tbh..they had absolutely no answer for him, would have likely went off for 40..

[Budkin]

I'm so fucking pissed right now. Would rather have gotten blown out by 50.

[tholdren]

I'm so fucking pissed right now. Would rather have gotten blown out by 50.

that's a knee jerk reaction, and totally stupid. if the spurs got a 50 point beat down they would be low. They hung in. Terrible way to lose, but they still have confidence, and pressure is still on the dubs because they know they had a lot of luck to even win. I don't know why there was no dedmon or bertans. I hope to see a lineup and rotation shake up.

[dbreiden83080]

I'm so fucking pissed right now. Would rather have gotten blown out by 50.

It's total garbage this game. Dirty ass crap on that court today. I hope some retribution will happen, or something else will bite this bitches in the ass. Hoping he can be better by game 3 and we can get back in the series.. Yes I expect to lose game 2 obviously..

[NASpurs]

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[Amuseddaysleeper]

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"I have faith in my teammates"

He's not playing on Tuesday.

[tim_duncan_fan]

It's simple.

We send Joel to take out Curry.

[bic50]

that's a knee jerk reaction, and totally stupid. if the spurs got a 50 point beat down they would be low. They hung in. Terrible way to lose, but they still have confidence, and pressure is still on the dubs because they know they had a lot of luck to even win. I don't know why there was no dedmon or bertans. I hope to see a lineup and rotation shake up.
Knee jerk reaction? Like wanting Kawhi traded after the Spurs beat the rockets in a game without him? You saw today how important Kawhi is to this team.

[SAGirl]

Most discouraging part of the injury is how Kawhi was just toying with them, tbh..they had absolutely no answer for him, would have likely went off for 40..
Wow yes... those dunks he got ..
plus they couldn't contain him and he got Durant to foul him... it's sad. Truly the Spurs were going to shock ethe analysts had Kawhi not gotten his ankle rolled twice.

[tholdren]

Knee jerk reaction? Like wanting Kawhi traded after the Spurs beat the rockets in a game without him? You saw today how important Kawhi is to this team.

no I didn't. I saw how mediocre coaching would allow the lead to collapse, and terrible fundamentals not only allowed the spurs to get up by 20 but also allowed the spurs to lose. always trade while.value is high brother.

[BillMc]

Supposedly he was going to have an MRI later today. As it is 9 PM on the West coast, I wonder if we'll hear anything tonight....

Guessing not since its the Spurs. :lol

[Nathan89]

He's definitely not going to play in game 2. Pop didn't risk him in a closeout game vs the Rockets. He's not going to risk vs the Warriors when we have 3 days off before game 3.

[spursistan]

Kawhi is going to lobby harder to play than last time, but this is still Pop's team and he will win the day: 6 days of rest and go all in in the 2 homes games..

[LakerHater]

Kawhasterisk

[spurtech09]

I would rather KL not risk further damage.....its not worth it......

[bic50]

no I didn't. I saw how mediocre coaching would allow the lead to collapse, and terrible fundamentals not only allowed the spurs to get up by 20 but also allowed the spurs to lose. always trade while.value is high brother.
Yes you did. I saw it. Anyway no one agrees with you anyway.

[gospursgojas]

10am on west coast. When the hell we gonna hear anything?

[Robz4000]

Since they didn't make a big deal out of him getting an MRI and nothing has been announced about it yet, chances are it was more precautionary than anything.

[bklynspursfan]

Pop is supposed to speak in about a half hr according to Jeff McDonald

[spursistan]

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[gospursgojas]

Pop is supposed to speak in about a half hr according to Jeff McDonald

:tu

[TheRemix]

Hopefully kawhi feels a lot better after 6 days of rest. No way in hell pop plays kawhi in game 2. He needs to get that ankle as healthy as possible. Go hard at home and reset the series to best 2 out of 3. If the spurs can't do that then oh well the spurs will be back next year after they get rid of some dead weight. (Gasol)

[bklynspursfan]

Pop is upset at Zaza. To the guy who was complaining Pop didnt speak up, he is now

[NASpurs]

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[Kori Ellis]

Pop is supposed to speak in about a half hr according to Jeff McDonald

He said Kawhi is having an MRI right now, and he doesn't expect him to play tomorrow.

But more than that, Pop went on an epic rant against Zaza injuring Kawhi, and his history.

[bklynspursfan]

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[jyra]

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[spursmvp]

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About time

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Yes pop, this is what we want. Shit we this would've helped against the Lakers all those years ago

[RD2191]

Fuck yeah, I was about to make a thread on why Pop hasn't come out to defend Kawhi, great stuff by Pop.

[bklynspursfan]

He said Kawhi is having an MRI right now, and he doesn't expect him to play tomorrow.

But more than that, Pop went on an epic rant against Zaza injuring Kawhi, and his history.

You never hear Pop like that... Sheesh. I hope this can some how fire up the guys. They'll likely be down 0-2 come Game 3, but if Kawhi is back, maybe this will light a real spark.

[TheRemix]

Wow. Thank you pop for saying what needs to be said.

[spursistan]

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Mad respect for Pop..Needed that..

you know you're a certified dirty scumbag when Pop parks his "classy act" at the door and rips you into shreds :wow

[Ice009]

I feel the Spurs were getting better and better throughout these playoffs, I feel they were starting to really gel and play awesome. We were playing Championship level ball, and that is why I'm angry and I think Pop knows/feels that too. Spurs were about to take control of the series and that piece of shit Zaza took a calculated chance to try and take Kawhi out. They knew he had an ankle injury. That extra step of Zaza's proved that it wasn't a coincidence.

And I also mentioned this earlier about that game against Dallas last season. That one really pissed me off and I thought about that game immediately after this one ended, that game is why I didn't give him a pass last night after taking another look at the play. He definitely tried a calculated move and it paid off for them.

Fucking scum suckers. They load up with a top 5 player in Durant, and then they need to injure the other team's best player who is also a top 3 player on the planet to win. F these pieces of shit.

[RD2191]

I feel the Spurs were getting better and better throughout these playoffs, I feel they were starting to really gel and play awesome. We were playing Championship level ball, and that is why I'm angry and I think Pop knows/feels that too. Spurs were about to take control of the series and that piece of shit Zaza took a calculated chance to try and take Kawhi out. They knew he had an ankle injury. That extra step of Zaza's proved that it wasn't a coincidence.

He fucked us and NBA fans big time. This was going to be a close and competitive series and zaza completely took that away, and fuck Kerr if he doesn't at least sit zaza for a game or two, he might as well be endorsing zaza's actions if he doesn't.

[TheRemix]

I feel the Spurs were getting better and better throughout these playoffs, I feel they were starting to really gel and play awesome. We were playing Championship level ball, and that is why I'm angry and I think Pop knows/feels that too. Spurs were about to take control of the series and that piece of shit Zaza took a calculated chance to try and take Kawhi out. They knew he had an ankle injury. That extra step of Zaza's proved that it wasn't a coincidence.

This, In everyones eyes the dubs are getting a big fat asterisk if they win it all this year

[NASpurs]

Watch the Spurs play with a chip on their shoulders next year and totally trash the Warriors next year a la Heat in 2014.

[Robz4000]

About time Pop :tu

Prolly too little, too late but at least he finally said something.

[hater]

Stop crying. Kawhi was already injured and most likely would have landed ackwardly at any moment

I do like Pops strategy to try to get our guys fired up for game 2. He should keep going and even insert Deadman on Pachuco in game 2 and let ol crazy eyes go medieval on the smelly Eurotrash

[TampaDude]

Watch the Spurs play with a chip on their shoulders next year and totally trash the Warriors next year a la Heat in 2014.

If I knew for sure that we would win it all in 2018, then I'd say shut KL down and let the chips fall where they may. Unfortunately, there are no such guarantees.

[bklynspursfan]

Watch the Spurs play with a chip on their shoulders next year and totally trash the Warriors next year a la Heat in 2014.

Next year? I want them to start with Game 3 and win 4 straight...

[MultiTroll]

Stop crying. Kawhi was already injured and most likely would have landed ackwardly at any moment

I do like Pops strategy to try to get our guys fired up for game 2. He should keep going and even insert Deadman on Pachuco in game 2 and let ol crazy eyes go medieval on the smelly Eurotrash
I see you left after your Houston promise.
Bitch.

[Budkin]

Time for us to finally backdoor sweep someone else. Let's do it!

[ECOV]

Time for us to finally backdoor sweep someone else. Let's do it!

[TDomination]

Time for us to finally backdoor sweep someone else. Let's do it!
Love the sound of that! It's our time. Kawhi will be back for game 3 hopefully feeling good and we'll go into the finals with a 4 game winning streak.

[FkLA]

Any word on Kawhichael's MRI and status yet?

[Ice009]

If I knew for sure that we would win it all in 2018, then I'd say shut KL down and let the chips fall where they may. Unfortunately, there are no such guarantees.

Exactly. This is why I was so angry after game 1. Nothing is guaranteed. Doesn't anyone remember all those teams during the Spurs' run these past 20 years that were supposed to come back and win Championships? Most of them didn't win anything, and a lot of them didn't even stay together for long. The Pistons won one Championship, the Celtics won one Championship, the Suns won nothing, Portland won nothing, Cleveland only just won a Championship after failing numerous times with a young Lebron. You can't throw away opportunities or take things for granted.

I'm even madder at this one because I feel it may have been out of the Spurs control and taken away from us. I'm definitely not giving up, though. We can and will comeback in this series.

[Splits]

Any word on Kawhichael's MRI and status yet?

Yes. Foot needs to be amputated, career over unless he can play with a Petorius leg and not murder Zaza's girlfriend.

[bklynspursfan]

Time for us to finally backdoor sweep someone else. Let's do it!

Hell yes

[Spurs9]

Hes out for game 2.

[BillMc]

Time for us to finally backdoor sweep someone else. Let's do it!

[BillMc]

Exactly. This is why I was so angry after game 1. Nothing is guaranteed. Doesn't anyone remember all those teams during the Spurs' run these past 20 years that were supposed to come back and win Championships? Most of them didn't win anything, and a lot of them didn't even stay together for long. The Pistons won one Championship, the Celtics won one Championship, the Suns won nothing, Portland won nothing, Cleveland only just won a Championship after failing numerous times with a young Lebron. You can't throw away opportunities or take things for granted.

I'm even madder at this one because I feel it may have been out of the Spurs control and taken away from us. I'm definitely not giving up, though. We can and will comeback in this series.

100% agree with you my friend.

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[skulls138]

On the bright side, Kawhi will practically have a week off to rest his ankle. They're giving three days off between gm 2 and 3.

[San Antonio Slayer]

fuck Zaza and Skip Bandwagon Bayless

[DarrinS]

Maybe Will Sevening can pull off a miracle

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[bic50]

He fucked us and NBA fans big time. This was going to be a close and competitive series and zaza completely took that away, and fuck Kerr if he doesn't at least sit zaza for a game or two, he might as well be endorsing zaza's actions if he doesn't.
I heard that the warriors crowd were chanting MVP for Zaza after he took out Kawhi. If true they are fucking sick

[DarrinS]

I heard that the warriors crowd were chanting MVP for Zaza after he took out Kawhi. If true they are fucking sick

Really? I didn't notice that.

[Robz4000]

I heard that the warriors crowd were chanting MVP for Zaza after he took out Kawhi. If true they are fucking sick

Saw that too. Not surprised though, beta team deserves beta Laker fans.

[bic50]

Really? I didn't notice that.
Max Keller man mentioned it.

[Joseph Kony]

so is he out for more than tomorrow or what? mofos on here acting like he was announced as out of the season but i havent read anything official yet, any word??

[BillMc]

Iman Shumpert has no real sympathy. Zaza was just tying to win.

Now, I have no one to root for in the Finals.


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[RD2191]

Iman Shumpert has no real sympathy. Zaza was just tying to win.

Now, I have no one to root for in the Finals.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWo1d_XRbyc

Both teams are full of faggots TBH. Would be awesome if their planes collided and went down in flames.

[Mikeanaro]

Both teams are full of faggots TBH. Would be awesome if their planes collided and went down in flames.
That would be Boston for them.

[lefty20]

so is he out for more than tomorrow or what? mofos on here acting like he was announced as out of the season but i havent read anything official yet, any word??

IKR. It's almost fucking 7PM ET and still no official word yet.

[emanueldavidginobili]

I dont get why they wouldnt put an ankle brace on him for game 1, its clear his ankle was weak as hell going into the game since he rolled it the first time just shooting a jump shot

[RodNIc91]

So...any chance he is shut down for game 2 so that he comes back for game 3?

[BillMc]

Would be awesome if their planes collided and went down in flames.
:toast

[ace3g]

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[daslicer]

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Well that's a sigh of relief knowing it's not anything serious granted it's not a given he comes back anytime soon.

[Robz4000]

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What I figured. The fact he hasn't completely been ruled out for Game 2 makes me think he might end up playing; they prolly assumed he had at least some minor ligament damage. Really hope Pop has a fire lit under his ass ala 2014 after all this shit and acts like the GOAT coach he once was.

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That's awesome

[Ginobili2Duncan]

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Great news. The focus should be getting Kawhi better and coming back to Oakland with a tied series.

[testies]

isn't "structural damage" a torn ligament?

its fucking sprained, everyone knows that. if it was torn he wouldt walk off the court
so basically the tweet means nothing.. we need to know the grade of the sprain

[Budkin]

Hell yes. Backdoor sweep by us incoming.

[BillMc]

What I figured. The fact he hasn't completely been ruled out for Game 2 makes me think he might end up playing; they prolly assumed he had at least some minor ligament damage. Really hope Pop has a fire lit under his ass ala 2014 after all this shit and acts like the GOAT coach he once was.

Pop said at the end of his rant (if you saw the full one) that Kawhi was out tomorrow.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHvost-IQJk

At about 4:40 he says "We'll see what the MRI says, but obviously he won't play tomorrow." Now maybe the good news on the MRI changes that, but those were Pops words.

[bklynspursfan]

What I figured. The fact he hasn't completely been ruled out for Game 2 makes me think he might end up playing; they prolly assumed he had at least some minor ligament damage. Really hope Pop has a fire lit under his ass ala 2014 after all this shit and acts like the GOAT coach he once was.

Dudes been coaching his ass off these playoffs lol

I hope he gets to that 2014 level too tho. I think he will after seeing how upset he was. It's up to our guys to follow suit

[marinoman]

Man if the refs help the warriors so damn much and we won game 1, we'd really have a good shot in this series, instead we need all the luck in the world going forward

[ace3g]

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[Capt Bringdown]

Iman Shumpert has no real sympathy. Zaza was just tying to win.


Leonard plays for the country Spurs. He's obviously not urban/hip hop enough for the hipsters..

[Laughing Gravy]

Looking good that he plays game 3. Kerr owes it to Pop to do him a solid and tank game 2.

[TheDoctor]

No matter what the MRI said, Kawhi's not playing tomorrow. It's the right thing to do. Let him "heal" till Saturday and give him a go. For now that ankle is xtra tender and will bend at anytime.

[hater]

isn't "structural damage" a torn ligament?

its fucking sprained, everyone knows that. if it was torn he wouldt walk off the court
so basically the tweet means nothing.. we need to know the grade of the sprain

IMO he has a grade 2 sprain which is a partial tear

If it was grade 1 he could play game 2

If it was grade 3 he would be out for the series

[tholdren]

Leonard plays for the country Spurs. He's obviously not urban/hip hop enough for the hipsters..

today's nba. .. where iman shumpert can make a roster.... wtf

[marinoman]

IMO he has a grade 2 sprain which is a partial tear

If it was grade 1 he could play game 2

If it was grade 3 he would be out for the series
thank you Dr. Hater

[spurraider21]

isn't "structural damage" a torn ligament?

its fucking sprained, everyone knows that. if it was torn he wouldt walk off the court
so basically the tweet means nothing.. we need to know the grade of the sprainso why did they get an MRI?

[spursistan]

Only "doubtful" makes me hopeful he'll be ready for Game 3..

The shit is gonna be tied 2-2 a week from now..I'm calling it..:ihit

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

I think they should just cut that bitch off and give him a bionic foot.

[Arcadian]

IMO he has a grade 2 sprain which is a partial tear

If it was grade 1 he could play game 2

If it was grade 3 he would be out for the series

Nah it's probably grade 1. "Partial tear" is a form of damage which can be detected by MRI. No structural damage indicates no tearing, maybe just bruising.

It looked less severe than his initial sprain against Houston, so not surprised...the only thing that worried me was that he tweaked it twice within one minute yesterday.

[Mikeanaro]

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[GSH]

IMO he has a grade 2 sprain which is a partial tear

If it was grade 1 he could play game 2

If it was grade 3 he would be out for the series


Most of the top sports doctors agree now that even many Grade 1's involve some micro-fissures in the ligament(s). And they pretty much agree that the best thing is getting enough rest to allow it to completely heal. Coming back off just a few days rest, and then "tweaking" the same ankle twice more in the span of a few minutes? I don't think many doctors would agree that it would be a good thing for him to come back and play tomorrow, regardless of what grade can be assigned.

Also, they have started grading sprains based on more than just ligament damage. These days they also do a more detailed work-up of mobility and weakness. That's because they've finally understood that it is very difficult to see those small tears.

I don't think that we can infer too much out of him sitting for the next game, except that he will be sitting for the next game. The Spurs aren't in any rush to reveal anything.

[Laughing Gravy]

IMO he has a grade 2 sprain which is a partial tear

If it was grade 1 he could play game 2

If it was grade 3 he would be out for the series

Don't quit your day job.

[FkLA]

Nah it's probably grade 1. "Partial tear" is a form of damage which can be detected by MRI. No structural damage indicates no tearing, maybe just bruising.

It looked less severe than his initial sprain against Houston, so not surprised...the only thing that worried me was that he tweaked it twice within one minute yesterday.

I think even the HOU one was minor. It's just the Spurs MO to be overcautious. That's why I think this talk of shutting him down bc it's a threat to the rest of his career is dumb. He's fine, it's a simple day-to-day injury. In the RS noone would even think twice about how it would affect his future. It's just bad luck (the first two atleast) that it happened at such an inopportune time, tbh.

[TheDoctor]

Lol, Why they bring Tony Parker? He is done for the season.
League's bureaucracy I believe.

[dabom]

I think even the HOU one was minor. It's just the Spurs MO to be overcautious. That's why I think this talk of shutting him down bc it's a threat to the rest of his career is dumb. He's fine, it's a simple day-to-day injury. In the RS noone would even think twice about how it would affect his future. It's just bad luck (the first two atleast) that it happened at such an inopportune time, tbh.

You keep saying "he is fine" dude. Kawhi even admitted he couldn't go. You keep downplaying this.

[emanueldavidginobili]

MRI came back, no structural damage.

[Capster]

so why did they get an MRI?
To be safe and see exactly what the injury is.

[Ice009]

Spurraider21, they obviously wanted the MRI to get further info on the injury and see if there was anything more serious. I mean, they had to get one, they couldn't not get one and then let him go out there and play not knowing the full extent of the injury.

[DPG21920]

Not related, but why the hell is TP being listed as out still :lol. I mean, he had surgery, everyone knows he's done.

[Keepin' it real]

The Memphis coach jinxed Kawhi with the "robot who bleeds antifreeze" statement.

[gospursgojas]

The Memphis coach jinxed Kawhi with the "robot who bleeds antifreeze" statement.

Maybe he's right and we'll see Kawhi in game 2 and he scores 40

[TheDoctor]

Not related, but why the hell is TP being listed as out still :lol. I mean, he had surgery, everyone knows he's done.
Bureaucracy.

[Russ]

I think even the HOU one was minor. It's just the Spurs MO to be overcautious. That's why I think this talk of shutting him down bc it's a threat to the rest of his career is dumb. He's fine, it's a simple day-to-day injury. In the RS noone would even think twice about how it would affect his future. It's just bad luck (the first two atleast) that it happened at such an inopportune time, tbh.

The angle of the twists did not look that dramatic (sometimes they're almost 90 degrees).

The Spurs are way cautious with this type of injury, almost uniquely so.

But if he's in pain, he probably shouldn't play.

[Mikeanaro]

The angle of the twists did not look that dramatic (sometimes they're almost 90 degrees).

The Spurs are way cautious with this type of injury, almost uniquely so.

But if he's in pain, he probably shouldn't play.
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[FkLA]

You keep saying "he is fine" dude. Kawhi even admitted he couldn't go. You keep downplaying this.

I'm pretty sure Kawhi said he thought he could play in Game 6 and him not playing was Pop's decision. Even Pop himself said they came really close to playing him.

I'm not saying he's 100%. All I'm saying is there's a huge difference between being day-to-day and being so injured that playing can put your future at risk.

[FkLA]

Maybe Mike didn't C Wright.

:lol

[Borosai]

Don't players wear ankle braces anymore? That would've helped.

[dabom]

I'm pretty sure Kawhi said he thought he could play in Game 6 and him not playing was Pop's decision. Even Pop himself said they came really close to playing him.

I'm not saying he's 100%. All I'm saying is there's a huge difference between being day-to-day and being so injured that playing can put your future at risk.

Im talking about game 1 of the warriors series. He couldnt even walk, much less run.

[dabom]

Don't players wear ankle braces anymore? That would've helped.

The more bracing you get, the more force you put on your knees.

[FkLA]

Im talking about game 1 of the warriors series. He couldnt even walk, much less run.

:lol Well no shit, bro. I'm not saying he faked it during Game 1. I do believe it was enough to knock him out for the game and keep him sidelined for a day or two (hence day-to-day). But in the grand scheme of things that's a pretty minor injury. Playing after he's cleared is not going to put his future at risk.

[dabom]

:lol Well no shit, bro. I'm not saying he faked it during Game 1. I do believe it was enough to knock him out for the game and keep him sidelined for a day or two (hence day-to-day). But in the grand scheme of things that's a pretty minor injury. Playing after he's cleared is not going to put his future at risk.

Cleared to play doesn't mean he's 100%. :lol

[FkLA]

Cleared to play doesn't mean he's 100%. :lol

Probably not. But it's much closer to 100% than it is to him being so injured that it will put his career at risk.

[dabom]

Probably not. But it's much closer to 100% than it is to him being so injured that it will put his career at risk.

He's already sprained it 3 times. His other leg has a injured knee. He was probably over compensating on his ankle and got it injured. He is worn down right now.

You don't know for a fact that he is gonna be fine, and that is the thing that scares me. That's dangerous thinking.

[FkLA]

He's already sprained it 3 times. His other leg has a injured knee. He was probably over compensating on his ankle and got it injured. He is worn down right now.

You don't know for a fact that he is gonna be fine, and that is the thing that scares me. That's dangerous thinking.

Nah bro he wasn't overcompensating, it's not like his ankle gave out on it's own. The first two were just bad luck with him stepping on Harden and Lee. The third was a dirty play by Zaza. Pop and the Spurs are as conservative as it gets with injuries...if there was even a tiny chance that this could affect his future they would've shut him down already. They're just minor sprains. Our boy will be back for Game 3.

[dabom]

Nah bro he wasn't overcompensating, it's not like his ankle gave out on it's own. The first two were just bad luck with him stepping on Harden and Lee. The third was a dirty play by Zaza. Pop and the Spurs are as conservative as it gets with injuries...if there was even a tiny chance that this could affect his future they would've shut him down already. They're just minor sprains. Our boy will be back for Game 3.

If he steps on harden with a healthy ankle and knee, does he get injured? Probably not. I've seen these guys step on feet all the time. Being worn down makes it easier to get injured on a basketball play is what I'm saying. I know he stepped on harden.

[FkLA]

If he steps on harden with a healthy ankle and knee, does he get injured? Probably not. I've seen these guys step on feet all the time. Being worn down makes it easier to get injured on a basketball play is what I'm saying. I know he stepped on harden.

What was wrong with his ankle prior to stepping on Harden? It was healthy. Sometimes injuries just happen.

He probably is worn down at this stage of the season but so is every other top guy who's team is still standing. You can't just shut him down for being worn down. That's weak.

[dabom]

What was wrong with his ankle prior to stepping on Harden? It was healthy. Sometimes injuries just happen.

He probably is worn down at this stage of the season but so is every other top guy who's team is still standing. You can't just shut him down for being worn down. That's weak.

He's worn down and injured though.

[FkLA]

He's worn down and injured though.

He won't be injured when he's cleared to play.

He'll be more vulnerable coming off the injury than he would have been if he never suffered the injury, but that doesn't make him still injured.

[polandprzem]

All the scouting reports and analyses b4 the series and I bet nobody would have imagined that Pachulia will shut down Leonard

[Fireball]

get well Kawhi ...

[rjv]

i don't know why the spurs players just don't come to ST for medical, coaching and GM advice. if they did, they'd go undefeated each year, stay under the cap while winning titles and no one would ever get injured.

[GSH]

i don't know why the spurs players just don't come to ST for medical, coaching and GM advice. if they did, they'd go undefeated each year, stay under the cap while winning titles and no one would ever get injured.



And yet YOU continue to come here, don't you?

[polandprzem]

i don't know why the spurs players just don't come to ST for medical, coaching and GM advice. if they did, they'd go undefeated each year, stay under the cap while winning titles and no one would ever get injured.

This makes me wonder as well :)







:bobo

[spursistan]

Kawhi hasn't been officially ruled out.. Pop said he's "likely out", but that was before he underwent the MRI..Think Leonard will test it in few drills pregame, and if he feels good, he might try lto obby harder to play, but eventually Pop say no..The six days of rest are just too tempting to risk it all..

[apalisoc_9]

Kawhi hasn't been officially ruled out.. Pop said he's "likely out", but that was before he underwent the MRI..Think Leonard will test it in few drills pregame, and if he feels good, he might try lto obby harder to play, but eventually Pop say no..The six days of rest are just too tempting to risk it all..

I love Kawhi..

I wouild never risk his career.

I played with a sprain before and that was after 4 days of rest and you tend to make up for your weak ankles. The chances of injuring other parts of your body increases significantly.

I broke my kneecap playing with a sprain ankle because I was trying to play things "safe". Was soccer though..Not bball.

[unleashbaynes]

Ankle injuries are tricky.....it's obviously going to be more susceptible to re-injury, and if that happens there's no telling how severe it could be. I want Pop to play it safe here.

[rjv]

And yet YOU continue to come here, don't you? it's a forum. like the one DQ in a small town. used to be a lot better, but there are still some decent posters here and there and a few of those are great at breaking down the cap, getting solid info on overseas posters and then there are those who are constantly monitoring the internet for updates on injuries, trades, etc. so i can usually come here to get that information. once you know who the good posters are you pretty much know who to skip over and who to read. unfortunately, there's a lot more litter now than there used to be.

[ace3g]

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[spursistan]

864992744237871108

Kawhi looks perfectly fine to me..He is not walking in a boot and his gait doesn't seem to be hindered by the sprain..

[TheDoctor]

Hopefully with treatment he will recover to almost 100% and can play on Saturday.

[spursistan]

^^ if it shit was serious, how the hell was he allowed to carry that huge backpack on a bad ankle? :lol

[coachmac87]

864992744237871108

Kawhi looks perfectly fine to me..He is not walking in a boot and his gait doesn't seem to be hindered by the sprain..


Great he can walk...but can he push off? Cut? Run? Jump?

[Nathan89]

Certainly a positive sign seeing him walk without a limp with a big bag. Better than seeing him get picked up right off the plane because of pain.

[bic50]

Great he can walk...but can he push off? Cut? Run? Jump?
Zaza is asking the same question.

[TheDoctor]

Zaza is asking the same question.

:pctoss

[apalisoc_9]

864992744237871108

Kawhi looks perfectly fine to me..He is not walking in a boot and his gait doesn't seem to be hindered by the sprain..

That's a positive sign. Plus, to be able to walk like that after 2 days of treatment...He's got 3 mpre days to rest up and improve his mobility.

[FkLA]

864992744237871108

Kawhi looks perfectly fine to me..He is not walking in a boot and his gait doesn't seem to be hindered by the sprain..

Fuck yeah. I knew it. He's going to tie it up for us at home. :cry :claw

Also MJ needs to stop fucking around and give him his own shoe and clothing line. Sucks that he's been wearing klaw gear for like 2 years now and it's still not available to the general public.

[apalisoc_9]

Fuck yeah. I knew it. He's going to tie it up for us at home. :cry :claw

Also MJ needs to stop fucking around and give him his own shoe and clothing line. Sucks that he's been wearing klaw gear for like 2 years now and it's still not available to the general public.

Needs to go Lavar Ball and sell his shoes at a crazy price point. Like 100 bucks.

[GSH]

I hate to say this, but watching him come down the steps it's pretty obvious which leg is hurt. He puts his left down soft, and drops hard onto his right. I'm not going to argue with anyone who wants to argue about it, but it's there.

[apalisoc_9]

I hate to say this, but watching him come down the steps it's pretty obvious which leg is hurt. He puts his left down soft, and drops hard onto his right. I'm not going to argue with anyone who wants to argue about it, but it's there.

Duh..

He's two days removed from an ankle sprain. That ankle is still in pain.

It's just a sign that he's recovering and that the injury wasn't too serious. He's carrying heavy bags. :lol

[emanueldavidginobili]

I hate to say this, but watching him come down the steps it's pretty obvious which leg is hurt. He puts his left down soft, and drops hard onto his right. I'm not going to argue with anyone who wants to argue about it, but it's there.
You can also see him grimace coming down the steps.

[Mikeanaro]

Its a good moment for those Texas MedClinic guys to heal Kawhi.

[spursistan]

That's how you get out of a plane after a long trip. you feel kinda slightly disoriented and low on energy. dude is carrying his own bags :lol..

[dylankerouac]

Yeah he still looks hurt and limping in that video. Forget the game and heal those ankles. Love the Spurs but they need to man-up before an injured or non-injured Kahwi heads back out there. The team owes him this game.

[GSH]

Duh..

He's two days removed from an ankle sprain. That ankle is still in pain.

It's just a sign that he's recovering and that the injury wasn't too serious. He's carrying heavy bags. :lol


I guess you just can't help being a dick. He can't put enough weight on it to walk down a flight of steps normally, and somehow you've made up your mind that he's going to be fine to play basketball. SMDH.

I cant' help wonder how a couple of you pinheads know how heavy that backpack is. Lotsa fucking psychics on ST.

[100%duncan]

Ok my photographer friend in SA just said on fb that kawhi is out for g3 however there are no sources here. Good good.

[apalisoc_9]

Ok my photographer friend in SA just said on fb that kawhi is out for g3 however there are no sources here. Good good.

Does he work for the spurs?

Unless the injury is severe, these sprain injuries typically are all game-time decisions.

He's got three full days left to recover.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DAET6WhU0AEpiCM.jpg

[apalisoc_9]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DAET6WhU0AEpiCM.jpg

Not surenif this means anything at all. We're basically begging for am update now. We'll get an update tomorrow.

[Robz4000]

Just spoke to my friend's dad's boss' mistress' husband who happens to know the Spurs' team doctors. Kawhi will need to have his foot amputated at the ankle. Game-time decision for Game 3, however.

[ElNono]

Just spoke to my friend's dad's boss' mistress' husband who happens to know the Spurs' team doctors. Kawhi will need to have his foot amputated at the ankle. Game-time decision for Game 3, however.

you know that guy too? small world, tbh

[FkLA]

Needs to go Lavar Ball and sell his shoes at a crazy price point. Like 100 bucks.

I'd definitely drop $100 for some Kawhis, tbh.


I hate to say this, but watching him come down the steps it's pretty obvious which leg is hurt. He puts his left down soft, and drops hard onto his right. I'm not going to argue with anyone who wants to argue about it, but it's there.

I don't think any one of us would argue that his left ankle is in as good of shape as his right ankle. I don't see a noticeable limp though, honestly. And that grimace could just as easily be him wincing at the sun since it looks like it's sunny out (guys on the ground are wearing shades). Maybe I'm just being an optimist though. :lol

[Ice009]

Hopefully he is good enough to play, and if he does elect to play, I hope he's closer to 100% than not.

[Man In Black]

I hate to say this, but watching him come down the steps it's pretty obvious which leg is hurt. He puts his left down soft, and drops hard onto his right. I'm not going to argue with anyone who wants to argue about it, but it's there.

I don't see the right drop as hard as you but I do notice a slight hitch in his gait. He was dragging his luggage with his left arm and his gait didn't look any worse to me.
At any rate, we all want him to first, to be sound and ready to play and second, to finish the game with no additional pain or injury. Even if he doesn't dominate, I am hopeful he gives the Spurs a Willis Reed effect.

[100%duncan]

Does he work for the spurs?

Unless the injury is severe, these sprain injuries typically are all game-time decisions.

He's got three full days left to recover.

He works for kens5. He seemed pretty sure in FB but there's no news

[Laughing Gravy]

He's carrying a fully loaded backpack and dragging luggage. Mutherfucker will 100% play Saturday.

[TampaDude]

He's carrying a fully loaded backpack and dragging luggage. Mutherfucker will 100% play Saturday.

^ this

[GSH]

Maybe I'm just being an optimist though. :lol


Okay, I damn near horked my iced tea through my nose. Of course you're an optimist. With such a sunny disposition, how could you not be? :lol


No - in fairness, it could have looked a lot worse, I guess. I wasn't trying to sound all gloom and doom. Just pointing out that he does show signs from the sprain.

Even when the scans come back clean, they put athletes through a physical workup to test strength and flexibility. It's a lot more than walking over flat pavement without a limp. Going down stairs that way just says that the ankle is still weak. If that video was on game day, he wouldn't play. I hope he's good enough to go at game time.



He's carrying a fully loaded backpack and dragging luggage. Mutherfucker will 100% play Saturday.


There... see? That's the kind of comments I was responding to.

[DaBears]

Honestly I think we can all agree that if you have ever sprained your ankle before, those first few seconds you think your going to die the pain hurts that bad, then goes away to a degree. To me his 1st facial expressions looks to be the same we've all had a few seconds after tweaking our ankles. Dam I have twisted my ankles in pickup games at the "Y" and wanted to cry like a baby, but help it in those 1st few seconds.. I think that is all it is.. He will have blood in the tissue and swelling.. How much of movement & stability and pain tolerance he has will be key..
Look at it this way he is a million dollar product - he will have everything medically available to him as far as advanced med's, equipment and treatment known to man, around the clock treatment... Us weekend warriors do not have access to those goodies, he should be go to go by Sat @ least 75% health if not 80%...

[UZER]

A long time ago in HS, went up for a three, came down with full weight on dudes foot and rolled ankle.

Being young and stupid, went to locker room, taped it back up, went back into game. It was a tourney so played the next day too. Hurt like hell, but still did it. Never rehabbed it or anything. Not a macho thing, just really wanted to play. Dumb.

To this day, my ankle still looks like a grapefruit still bothers me. No support in the ligaments. If I step on a small rock the wrong way without knowing, my ankle will suddenly twist. I don't sprain it, but I'm sure it looks funny to people around me. :lol

When I wake up, or get up from sitting for awhile, it takes a few light steps to loosen it up. Once it's warmed up though, I'm fine. Can still play ball, but I pay for it later that night.

Of course, I wasn't a million dollar athlete with the entire future of a franchise and city riding on my ankles, so nobody gave a damn. :lol

[GSH]

Not a macho thing, just really wanted to play. Dumb.


Heh. Yep. I'm sure a lot of people here can relate. It's like a Pavlov thing - "There's a game. I'ma go be in it."

The one thing I'm pretty sure of is that they'll have to fight Kawhi tooth and nail if they want to keep him from playing.in Game 3.

[Play Boban]

He's carrying a fully loaded backpack and dragging luggage. Mutherfucker will 100% play Saturday.
Maybe, but it's also pretty likely he will reinjure it again during the game.

[DaBears]

Maybe, but it's also pretty likely he will reinjure it again during the game.

Maybe you do this 1 or 2 of these options... 1st option - You dress him and put him on the bench but do not start.... You see if that along with the home crowd, and energized role players is enough to get you started good. And play KL sparingly.
2nd option - You start him limit his minutes, and see how the energy in the building is, sparingly play him the remainder of the game..

[Horse]

He's carrying a fully loaded backpack and dragging luggage. Mutherfucker will 100% play Saturday.

I hope Timmy's in that bag

[silverblackfan]

I hope Timmy's in that bag
:lol

[GSH]

Maybe, but it's also pretty likely he will reinjure it again during the game.


http://www.acquisio.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2013-marketing-predictions.jpg

[Reck]

864992744237871108

Kawhi looks perfectly fine to me..He is not walking in a boot and his gait doesn't seem to be hindered by the sprain..

LOL what?

He's OK for walking, not running, jumping and putting strain on the ankle.

[Spursmania]

LOL what?

He's OK for walking, not running, jumping and putting strain on the ankle.

Exactly... he will not be ready to play against world class athletes at 100% but will probably try even at 70% like he did game 1.
Let's hope the team backs him up and in a perfect scenario, wins game 3 big so KL doesn't have to play 30-40 minutes and can rest up for game 4.

[TrainOfThought5]

Only "doubtful" makes me hopeful he'll be ready for Game 3..

The shit is gonna be tied 2-2 a week from now..I'm calling it..:ihit

'03 Duncan aint walkin through that door.

[Laughing Gravy]

A long time ago in HS, went up for a three, came down with full weight on dudes foot and rolled ankle.

Being young and stupid, went to locker room, taped it back up, went back into game. It was a tourney so played the next day too. Hurt like hell, but still did it. Never rehabbed it or anything. Not a macho thing, just really wanted to play. Dumb.

To this day, my ankle still looks like a grapefruit still bothers me. No support in the ligaments. If I step on a small rock the wrong way without knowing, my ankle will suddenly twist. I don't sprain it, but I'm sure it looks funny to people around me. :lol

When I wake up, or get up from sitting for awhile, it takes a few light steps to loosen it up. Once it's warmed up though, I'm fine. Can still play ball, but I pay for it later that night.

Of course, I wasn't a million dollar athlete with the entire future of a franchise and city riding on my ankles, so nobody gave a damn. :lol

So yah....you likely tore a/some ligaments. Kawhi did not.

[SPURt]

https://cdn.meme.am/cache/instances/folder177/65622177.jpg

[hater]

Damn spoke to someone that was at practice today.

Kawhi just sat. Did nothing but sit down all practice

:pctoss

Not looking good

[ace3g]

I hope the medical staff is working on an ankle brace for Kawhi to wear.

[apalisoc_9]

Damn spoke to someone that was at practice today.

Kawhi just sat. Did nothing but sit down all practice

:pctoss

Not looking good

Two more days....That's enough time to improve.

[Ice009]

How many times has Curry tweaked his ankle in previous years? He still played in playoff games didn't he?

I assume (am pretty sure) Curry still wears an ankle brace up to this day. Get Kawhi a good ankle brace and if he wants to, let him have a shot at playing.

[FkLA]

How many times has Curry tweaked his ankle in previous years? He still played in playoff games didn't he?

I assume (am pretty sure) Curry still wears an ankle brace up to this day. Get Kawhi a good ankle brace and if he wants to, let him have a shot at playing.

http://img.ulximg.com/image/740x493/gallery/1482273418_c511dc1f27ec858b5c92ad9a46c7c8e6.jpg/0a30caaba23a510ddc468056e788bb29/1482273418_82a924f4554c8d2f7b1bc614c03e3ce7.jpg

Oh yeah, the twink always wears some heavy duty, custom made braces. Heard it took a lot of trial and error for him to find some that felt comfortable and didn't affect his play though. Kawhi would likely feel really unnatural in a brace but I guess it's better than him spraining it again, tbh.

[Budkin]

Spurs probably waiting to announce that Kawhi's not playing so they can sell more tickets.

[apalisoc_9]

Spurs probably waiting to announce that Kawhi's not playing so they can sell more tickets.

Lol...The Warriors are playing.

[Play Boban]

I spoke to Kawhi's dad and it sounds like he's going to give his best to have a go in game three. He and Poop both know this is the season-defining game.

[ducks]

Dude why lie

[Budkin]

Lol...The Warriors are playing.

That's true. We'll end up with an arena full of bandwagon Dub fans.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Kawhi will play, book it. And we will win game 3 by 15+. Game 4 is going to be for the series, it will be tight throughout.

[slacker77]

I spoke to Kawhi's dad and it sounds like he's going to give his best to have a go in game three. He and Poop both know this is the season-defining game.

That's a pretty fucked up thing to say.

[Juan]

"Just seeing if I can run and at least be myself on the court," Leonard said. "Don't want to hobble around or shoot off balance shots. Just want to be able to push with both legs. Just that, really."

"I'm not sure, I mean, it's still not ready," he said. "It's just questionable for tomorrow. I could be feeling way better. We'll see tomorrow."

When Leonard was asked whether he's reviewed the play when the injury occurred, and if he thinks that Zaza Pachulia made a dirty move, he said none of that currently matters.
"I'm just focused on getting healthy and getting ready to play for Game 3," Leonard said. "I'm not worried about that."


http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/Kawhi-Leonard-addresses-his-readiness-for-Game-3-11159092.php#photo-12909381

[dabom]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/Kawhi-Leonard-addresses-his-readiness-for-Game-3-11159092.php#photo-12909381

Of course he's hobbled. Walking off a plane is nothing like playing basketball. FkLA :lmao

[rjv]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/Kawhi-Leonard-addresses-his-readiness-for-Game-3-11159092.php#photo-12909381 dude is a natural stoic.

[Horse]

I spoke to Kawhi's dad and it sounds like he's going to give his best to have a go in game three. He and Poop both know this is the season-defining game.

I hope you have an opportunity to speak with him soon as possible

[Joseph Kony]

"A lot of input," Leonard said. "If I feel good, I'm going to play."

He's gonna play imo

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Season is on the line in game 3, we need the emotional lift like OKC did when Ibaka came back. Remember, Ibaka was a game time decision and he played.

[DaBears]

That's a pretty fucked up thing to say.

Unless you have some divine method of making those type of collect calls, that i must agree is pretty messed but.. Funny thing is i had read this earlier today but didn't pick up on it till now... :claw

[spursistan]

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Kawhi sounds frustrated AF..It doesn't look good :(..

[apalisoc_9]

865622908323876867

Kawhi sounds frustrated AF..It doesn't look good :(..

36 more hours bro.

Gotta hope he makes dramatic improvement from now till gametime.

[Nathan89]

Yeah that interview doesn't seem good imo. Seems extra somber.

[spursistan]

36 more hours bro.

Gotta hope he makes dramatic improvement from now till gametime.


He will have, otherwise i hope they don't risk it and think big picture, not that Pop of all people needs to be told so in such circumstances..

Might as well attach another big fat asterisk next to these faggots' title instead of trotting out a 60% Kawhi and still get swept..

[DaBears]

Yeah, but i don't want to read to much into it.. I mean even if he doesn't play he should dress out and sit on the bench to provide support.

[DaBears]

Yeah, but i don't want to read to much into it.. I mean even if he doesn't play he should dress out and sit on the bench to provide support.

I am thinking just him being out there will left spirts.

[Hoops Czar]

Not going to read too much into it. He sounds like that even when he's happy.

[DaBears]

too me it appears he is scratching his head and thinking 'What did the coaching staff tell me to say again', Oh yeah that's right!:spam:

[Spurs 4 The Win]

He will play, calm down fagg:lolts

[szkorhetz]

Yeah, I feel smokescreen, TBH.

CIA :pop:, IMHO.

[FkLA]

Even if it had already been decided if he would play I don't think he or the Spurs would disclose it. I am getting more worried though, tbh. :cry

[GSH]

Not going to read too much into it. He sounds like that even when he's happy.


:lol

[313]

he said it's still not ready, as in, if the game was today he wouldn't be playing. Hard to imagine it improving that much in 24-36 hours. I'm all for miracles, though.

[clambake]

poor guy is so injury prone.

[bklynspursfan]

he said it's still not ready, as in, if the game was today he wouldn't be playing. Hard to imagine it improving that much in 24-36 hours. I'm all for miracles, though.

I was thinking the same. Maybe they can give some kind of shot pre game and halftime if it's all about pain tolerance. Like even if plays fewer minutes it'd mean a ton to the team

[FkLA]

poor guy is so injury prone.

To all the posters that will see this and lose their shit:

Don't bite, idiots.

[apalisoc_9]

He must have said day to day 10 times...He's onviously hoping it's in a better condition tomorrow.

Also, kawhi has to be one of the hardest people to interview. Sometimes he just comes off as a jackass. He's a bit tough with reporters and get easily annoyed.

[clambake]

To all the posters that will see this and lose their shit:

Don't bite, idiots.

lol

[DPG21920]

He must have said day to day 10 times...He's onviously hoping it's in a better condition tomorrow.

Also, kawhi has to be one of the hardest people to interview. Sometimes he just comes off as a jackass. He's a bit tough with reporters and get easily annoyed.

He called out that one reporter "she just asked that question"

[TheDoctor]

He called out that one reporter "she just asked that question"
lol he Pop'd the shit out of him :lol

[apalisoc_9]

He called out that one reporter "she just asked that question"

That's not even his wost response. Kawhi has had multiple interveiws that's way worse than this one. It's hard to tell if he's just poor with interviews or if he trully get annoyed easily.

Sometimes it feels like he's a much more difficult individual to interview than Pop. He wasn't like this in his first couple pf years though. He's probably starting to get certaim mannerism from his coach..only difference is, pop does it cause its his schtick.

[spursistan]

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[look_at_g_shred]

Fuck I can't wait until tomorrow!

[bic50]

865669010649526272
Looks like Durant isn't being fooled by CIA pop

[apalisoc_9]

865669010649526272

Yeah..The mentality is that an ankle sprain with 6 total days of rest in the playoffs. No way he's missing out. Player kinda know these thing.

Wouldn't surprise me if the warriors think it's all smokescreen and that he's ready 100% even though that's clearly not the case.

[r0drig0lac]

fuck KD

[egtonecity]

I think he's sweating in the interview. Phoenix made the right decision.

[Hoops Czar]

865669010649526272

Wasn't Pop suppose to have a media day session today too. Did his interview not make the cutting room floor?

[emanueldavidginobili]

Kawhi not at Spurs shoot around today...