Kawhi is trending and NBA twitter is ripping him into shreds

[spursistan]

https://twitter.com/search?q=Kawhi&src=tren

Holy shit the dam has broken..

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Go parse for yourself..Absolutely sad it's come down to this..

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

He deserves all of this. He's been medically-cleared by the entire Spurs medical staff to PLAY and he hasn't said a single word about it and has just stayed in the shadows for months now after being cleared. An absolute disgrace that has tarnished his reputation.

[davidbowie]

How long until we see some kawhi jersey burning footage

[hater]

The poor bastard cant even wipe his own ass much less read twitter

[RD2191]

Who the fuck cares what a bunch of Twitter fags think? :lol Kawhi's accomplishments speak for themselves.

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't care about him not playing, tbh..if he doesn't feel like he's ready, that's on him, not everybody can be Jordan or LeBron or Kobe or Duncan..however, not sitting on the bench is sad, he can't even pretend to care for 3 hours:lol

[RD2191]

He deserves all of this. He's been medically-cleared by the entire Spurs medical staff to PLAY and he hasn't said a single word about it and has just stayed in the shadows for months now after being cleared. An absolute disgrace that has tarnished his reputation.

Fuck outta here with that weak shit son.

[Chinook]

Who the fuck cares what a bunch of Twitter fags think? :lol Kawhi's accomplishments speak for themselves.

And they wipe his ass for him too, amirite?

[TheRemix]

I don't care about him not playing, tbh..if he doesn't feel like he's ready, that's on him, not everybody can be Jordan or LeBron or Kobe or Duncan..however, not sitting on the bench is sad..

"B-b-but he's in the gym working out!"

[RD2191]

I don't care about him not playing, tbh..if he doesn't feel like he's ready, that's on him, not everybody can be Jordan or LeBron or Kobe or Duncan..however, not sitting on the bench is sad..

What's sad is patfo thinking they could surround Kawhi with shit like they did Duncan.

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It will end soon enough.

[HarlemHeat37]

The worst part is that Pop will probably fuck up any potential trade for him, anyways..he'll trade him for 2 6'2" SGs(all light-skinned) and an international prospect..

[marinoman]

He really is playing that fornite bullshit, what a joke

[spursistan]

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Sup YGWHI :lol

[HarlemHeat37]

What's sad is patfo thinking they could surround Kawhi with shit like they did Duncan.

This is one of the worst arguments I've ever heard:lol even ignoring the flaws in the argument(his supporting cast doesn't even rank in the bottom 100 of all-time for star players), why are Kawhi fanboys acting like he's a strong-willed person like Lebron or Kobe? He barely even speaks to anybody and doesn't have any relationships with players around the league..

Kawhi doesn't even make his own decisions, his "group" is calling the shots:lol

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How long until we see some kawhi jersey burning footage

Hopefully never. Spur fan will be better off with whatever we get in his stead.

[baseline bum]

He really is playing that fornite bullshit, what a joke

lol what?

[TheRemix]

Where we dropping kawhi?

[bbarry]

Do people really think he's playing Fornite right now? How stupid are you?

[sickdsm]

What's sad is patfo thinking they could surround Kawhi with shit like they did Duncan.

Duncan has had more than his share of HOFers around him.


This is a quality playoff bound team without a superstar. You really are delusional if you think that's a disappointment.

[MannyIsGod]

Its because they talked about extensively during the game on TV. Remember all the shit people gave LMA when he requested a trade last year? People haven't given that to Kawhi but they probably will start to do it slowly now.

I don't want that though, because it only hurts his trade value. Hopefully fuck face can show up and sit behind the bench just to prevent that value from cratering.

[BillMc]

Chris Carter will be leaking heavy anti-Spurs stuff on Monday to combat the tarnishing of Kawhi's image.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

I swear Kawhi might have a mental disorder. On the real. So im not gonna call him a bitch till I know for sure. He literally shows symptoms of aspergers and autism.

[marinoman]

lol what?
He’s playing/streaming video games

https://mobile.twitter.com/NBABeLike/status/985260169666879488?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp %5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

dont know for sure if that’s real but alotta people on Twitter saying that …Abd we all know he’ll never confirm or deny that

[dbreiden83080]

AGAIN: Kawhi Leonard quit on the Spurs, crumbled under the pressure to live up to MVP and Face of Franchise expectations. The most conservative/patient med staff in sports, the Spurs', cleared him to play 2 MONTHS AGO! Has a thigh bruise! Making 19 mil! Left team. Won't talk.

True and why he won't fetch much of an offer this summer. There are consequences for blowing off an entire season for no good reason whatsoever. Spurs can't give him up for next to nothing. Make him play next year. With his FA coming up, he will have no choice..

[UZER]

I can forgive being cleared but not playing if he truly is hurt. I don’t like it but I can understand it.

What I can’t forgive is not supporting the team on the bench, running away from the team into hiding, not speaking up with any sort of explanation. Just no excuse for that, and he deserves every bit of criticism for it.

[dbreiden83080]

I swear Kawhi might have a mental disorder. On the real. So im not gonna call him a bitch till I know for sure. He literally shows symptoms of aspergers and autism.

Another reason why Spurs won't get many offers this summer. Not great ones anyway. He is a total fucking head case. Spurs are one of the great organizations, and you blew off the year for what? Oh that is right, you don't talk..

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Chris Carter will be leaking heavy anti-Spurs stuff on Monday to combat the tarnishing of Kawhi's image.

Indubitably.

[dbreiden83080]

I can forgive being cleared but not playing if he truly is hurt. I don’t like it but I can understand it.

What I can’t forgive is not supporting the team on the bench, running away from the team into hiding, not speaking up with any sort of explanation. Just no excuse for that, and he deserves every bit of criticism for it.

Exactly. And that crushes his value. You are a quitter. Soft and a quitter. Yeah I will pass on handing off draft picks and players for you..

[RD2191]

This is one of the worst arguments I've ever heard:lol even ignoring the flaws in the argument(his supporting cast doesn't even rank in the bottom 100 of all-time for star players), why are Kawhi fanboys acting like he's a strong-willed person like Lebron or Kobe? He barely even speaks to anybody and doesn't have any relationships with players around the league..

Kawhi doesn't even make his own decisions, his "group" is calling the shots:lol

New age star tbh. And at the end of the day Kawhi's job is to play ball, not build a roster. He's not LeGM tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

Carries a mediocre cast and coach:

"The system", "How does Pop do it?", etc

Spurms getting exposed for the faggots they are without getting carried:

"Kawhi is a pussy"














And you faggots wonder why he wants out of this shitty ass team. Gets no credit when he carries, and gets all the blame when they lose.

[RD2191]

Duncan has had more than his share of HOFers around him.


This is a quality playoff bound team without a superstar. You really are delusional if you think that's a disappointment.

Quality crofl

[dbreiden83080]

New age star tbh. And at the end of the day Kawhi's job is to play ball

Well he failed miserably at that this season...

[RD2191]

Carries a mediocre cast and coach:

"The system", "How does Pop do it?", etc

Spurms getting exposed for the faggots they are without getting carried:

"Kawhi is a pussy"














And you faggots wonder why he wants out of this shitty ass team. Gets no credit when he carries, and gets all the blame when they lose.

Go easy on these bums.

[dbreiden83080]

Duncan has had more than his share of HOFers around him.


This is a quality playoff bound team without a superstar. You really are delusional if you think that's a disappointment.

Duncan made players into Hall of Famers. Tony and Manu will both go because of Tim.

[BillMc]

Indubitably.:lmao

[RD2191]

Carries a mediocre cast and coach:

"The system", "How does Pop do it?", etc

Spurms getting exposed for the faggots they are without getting carried:

"Kawhi is a pussy"














And you faggots wonder why he wants out of this shitty ass team. Gets no credit when he carries, and gets all the blame when they lose.

Go easy on these bums.

[spursistan]

Fuck off fanboys..Do you realize why the Spurs haven't ruled him out for the season just yet? Because it is up to his bitch ass to feel ready and he is apparently having none of it :lol

[RD2191]

Well he failed miserably at that this season...

You wanted him to play injured? Why?

[dbreiden83080]

You wanted him to play injured? Why?

He's not.. He is a quitter with mental problems..

[TheDoctor]

What's sad is patfo thinking they could surround Kawhi with shit like they did Duncan.
Damn :wow

[apalisoc_9]

Carries a mediocre cast and coach:

"The system", "How does Pop do it?", etc

Spurms getting exposed for the faggots they are without getting carried:

"Kawhi is a pussy"














And you faggots wonder why he wants out of this shitty ass team. Gets no credit when he carries, and gets all the blame when they lose.

Trump bombs be hitting them Russia and Syria bases with this truth bomb :wow

[RD2191]

Fuck off fanboys..Do you realize why the Spurs haven't ruled him out for the season just yet? Because it is up to his bitch ass to feel ready and he is apparently having none of it :lol

Supporting a Spur is being a fanboy now?

[bic50]

He's not.. He is a quitter with mental problems..
Don't think so

[bic50]

Fuck off fanboys..Do you realize why the Spurs haven't ruled him out for the season just yet? Because it is up to his bitch ass to feel ready and he is apparently having none of it :lol
So you're saying he feels ready?

[jbspurs]

Do people really think he's playing Fornite right now? How stupid are you?

He's actually doing rehab in New York. His doctors said, best time to do it around 3pmET. It was the reason he couldn't join his team...

[RD2191]

He's not.. He is a quitter with mental problems..

So you're going to judge him on one injured season instead of the previous ones where he's proven to be one of the best/hardest workers in the NBA?

[r0drig0lac]

He really is playing that fornite bullshit, what a joke

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[daslicer]

Supporting a Spur is being a fanboy now?

Supporting a guy who is getting 19 million dollars in welfare benefits for not working does make you a fan boy.

[sickdsm]

Duncan made players into Hall of Famers. Tony and Manu will both go because of Tim.

David.



Garbage supporting cast made 7th seed in the West without their superstar. Yeah. Clearly they didn't surround Lenard with decent players..........

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So you're going to judge him on one injured season instead of the previous ones where he's proven to be one of the best/hardest workers in the NBA?

Lol. You have no problem judging Pop for his only bad year in 21, so ya?

Hmmm, wonder if that's because you don't like his political POV being espoused all of a sudden? Most people know where the issues are. Blame whomever you want.

[spursistan]

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Yeah he is become a meme for cowardice and self-interest. It is absolutely surreal what has transpired with this guy..

[jbspurs]

Fuck off fanboys..Do you realize why the Spurs haven't ruled him out for the season just yet? Because it is up to his bitch ass to feel ready and he is apparently having none of it :lol


"Return to injury management" will be change to " Kawhi out for the season" on their last game..

[TheDoctor]

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Yeah he is become a meme for cowardice and self-interest. It is absolutely surreal what has transpired with this guy..
Wow.

[TheGreatYacht]

David.



Garbage supporting cast made 7th seed in the West without their superstar. Yeah. Clearly they didn't surround Lenard with decent players..........
Lamarcus Aldridge. He's been doing that his whole career. Dare you to tell me he also had a good cast in Portland.

[TheDoctor]

"Return to injury management" will be change to " Kawhi out for the season" on their last game..

I can see them doing that.

[spursistan]

Supporting a Spur is being a fanboy now?
I don't support a gutless and self-interested quitter. It is almost like you haven't been here for Tim Duncan..Wake up and smell that coffee, bro..

[gambit1990]

What's sad is patfo thinking they could surround Kawhi with shit like they did Duncan.

[acoelho1]

His reputation is definitely taking a hit by the fans. It’s surprising that those he is close with are not urging him to provide more detail on his status. It doesn’t seem very likely he’s coming back this year so why not call it a day and go support your team. If he was only a couple days away from returning, why wouldn’t you play game 1. It’s just so bizarre. I’m at lost of what’s going on or who to believe. It will be interesting off season for sure.

[cd98]

Kawhi’s uncle giving bad advice. At least send him to the games in a suit. Makes no sense to tarnish Kawhi’s image and then wonder why Nike “low balls” him. Who’s rushing to buy Kawhi Nike gear?

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"Return to injury management" will be change to " Kawhi out for the season" on their last game..

They are making him own having his own doctors. I love it. His group played games with the Spurs all year. This is the Spurs way of putting it back onto Kawhi.

[UZER]

He’s getting paid 19mm to play, not sit out because he doesn’t like the roster.

[TheGreatYacht]

All of this will be forgotten when he brings the Lakers back to contention. He will finally get the credit he deserves then while you faggots have to endure your coach talk about rhinos and planets 1B light years away.

[jbspurs]

I can see them doing that.

That will be hilarious! At least we get to smile after this season is over..

[RD2191]

All of this will be forgotten when he brings the Lakers back to contention. He will finally get the credit he deserves then while you faggots have to endure your coach talk about rhinos and planets 1B light years away.

:lmao :lmao

[sasaint]

Chris Carter will be leaking heavy anti-Spurs stuff on Monday to combat the tarnishing of Kawhi's image.

Maybe... unless there actually is some media conspiracy to get him on another team.

Personally, I believe the truth is a combination of true injury, disaffection with the Spurs (med staff, PATFO, certain players?), and a possible mental issue.

[daslicer]

All of this will be forgotten when he brings the Lakers back to contention. He will finally get the credit he deserves then while you faggots have to endure your coach talk about rhinos and planets 1B light years away.

:lol Wow a Tony Parker fan boy who is also a Kawhi fan boy.

[RD2191]

He’s getting paid 19mm to play, not sit out because he doesn’t like the roster.

Or he's actually injured. Kawhi has zero to gain by sitting out.

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

I think we need to stop talking about KL period and move on. Ban his name...

[exstatic]

All of this will be forgotten when he brings the Lakers back to contention. He will finally get the credit he deserves then while you faggots have to endure your coach talk about rhinos and planets 1B light years away.

The current Laker roster is 12 games worse than the Kawhi-less Spurs, so, good luck with that.

[tim_duncan_fan]

They are waiting until after the season to let it out that he has requested to be traded.

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All of this will be forgotten when he brings the Lakers back to contention. He will finally get the credit he deserves then while you faggots have to endure your coach talk about rhinos and planets 1B light years away.

And there it is...

[Kawhitstorm]

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SupYGWHI :lol

:lmao (The Snake with the last words)

[jbspurs]

Kawhi’s uncle giving bad advice. At least send him to the games in a suit. Makes no sense to tarnish Kawhi’s image and then wonder why Nike “low balls” him. Who’s rushing to buy Kawhi Nike gear?


If only I did not get my Kawhi jersey as gift...

[TheDoctor]

:lmao (The Snake with the last words)
:lol

[UZER]

The only thing Kawhi can do at this point to salvage his rep this year is come back before the series ends.

[HarlemHeat37]

Nobody cares about the Spurs, tbh:lol

The reason Kawhi is getting killed is because people don't want the Warriors to have another easy road, it's as simple as that..

[Darius Bieber]

Honestly, just a genuine non-troll question:

What's the end game with this injury? He has had pain for the entire season. Does it magically go away?

[tim_duncan_fan]

He's not injured.

[BillMc]

They are waiting until after the season to let it out that he has requested to be traded.

That's what I believe.

[TheGreatYacht]

The current Laker roster is 12 games worse than the Kawhi-less Spurs, so, good luck with that.
A core of Ball, Randle, Ingram, Kuzma that will continue to get better and in a team that will lure free agents once it's contending....... or play with Pau Gasol, Patty Mills, Danny Green, and Kyle Anderson and their 5 yr/200M salaries :lol

That choice is so laughable, I can barely type this

[Kawhitstorm]

It's a bunch of neck beards, Zach Harper is one of the most annoying wanna be "hipsters" who thinks he's down with the brothas b/c two corny New Yorkers with fucked up hairline (Big Wuss & Amin "L" Hasn't) are his buddies. Glad their BSPN podcast got canceled.

[daslicer]

Nobody cares about the Spurs, tbh:lol

The reason Kawhi is getting killed is because people don't want the Warriors to have another easy road, it's as simple as that..

Honestly I don't give a shit what people's motivations are for trashing Kawhi as long as he gets trashed it works for me.

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Honestly, just a genuine non-troll question:

What's the end game with this injury? He has had pain for the entire season. Does it magically go away?

It only presents itself in a Spurs jersey.

[baseline bum]

Supporting a Spur is being a fanboy now?

I'm more a Spurs than he is. I have actually gone to a game recently.

[exstatic]

The only thing Kawhi can do at this point to salvage his rep this year is come back before the series ends.

I think it's too late for even that.

[Kawhitstorm]

Nobody cares about the Spurs, tbh:lol

The reason Kawhi is getting killed is because people don't want the Warriors to have another easy road, it's as simple as that..

Actually, it's because their full time job is to cover athletes who shoot inflated balls at a metal hoop. :sleep

They contribute nothing to society besides fabricated narrative to be used as click-baits...They are essentially leeches:wakeup

[objective]

The next question is this: does Kawhi even show up for his exit interview?

I'm guessing no, and then things will go from really bad to Mills & Gasol contracts bad.

[RD2191]

The only thing Kawhi can do at this point to salvage his rep this year is come back before the series ends.

What rep? His rep as a top 5 player and the best 2 way player in the NBA? Yeah, that needs salvaging. :lol

[loveforthegame]

He’s getting roasted on Twitter? That’s the last straw. Teams won’t want to trade for him now. :pctoss

[exstatic]

baseline, I have a question. Can there be future draft considerations in a trade? For example, if we got Jaylen and the Sacto pick, can we put a condition, if agreed upon by both teams, that Boston's future Memphis pick conveys to us if he makes an All NBA team or All Defense team next year? That would cut some of Boston's risk, and get us a fair return.

[tim_duncan_fan]

That's what I believe.

I'm just ready to get this summer over with.

Hopefully Derrick White shows a little something and the Kawhi trade can get us up in the top 5 picks.

We go into next season with a promising second-year guard that can pass and shoot and a couple of young draftees with potential. We waited on Kawhi. We can wait on the next guy/guys.



I just hate that the start of the season is so far away. Ready to get started on the future.

[cd021]

Good. People should rip him. Fucking pissed.

[exstatic]

The next question is this: does Kawhi even show up for his exit interview?

I'm guessing no, and then things will go from really bad to Mills & Gasol contracts bad.

You think they're not that bad right now?

[cd021]

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:lol

[BillMc]

Trade him to NY. See how he likes Dolan rosters....Kawhi will spend every season at a resort in the Catskills "working to get cleared."

[spursistan]

People who think Pop would say no if their best player came in and told them he wanted to play while they are technically opening that door (injury management not out for the season) :lol

Just stop the denial..Those are the facts..It's been his call all along..

[cd98]

If Spurs staff, players, or fans rip him, he can just leave. It would require NBA fans to call him out for him to get it.

[cd021]

baseline, I have a question. Can there be future draft considerations in a trade? For example, if we got Jaylen and the Sacto pick, can we put a condition, if agreed upon by both teams, that Boston's future Memphis pick conveys to us if he makes an All NBA team or All Defense team next year? That would cut some of Boston's risk, and get us a fair return.

I've never heard of that type of scenario, so I would doubt it. Kawhi's value is probably plummeting but if Boston really wants him, Tatum, Memphis 2019 and Sacramento's pick has to be the deal. Other teams would be willing to risk it to take a chance on him.

[baseline bum]

baseline, I have a question. Can there be future draft considerations in a trade? For example, if we got Jaylen and the Sacto pick, can we put a condition, if agreed upon by both teams, that Boston's future Memphis pick conveys to us if he makes an All NBA team or All Defense team next year? That would cut some of Boston's risk, and get us a fair return.

I don't know one way or the other. I think the 2005 era CBA is the last one I knew very well.

[ElNono]

reap what you sow, etc

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I'm more a Spurs than he is. I have actually gone to a game recently.

:lmao

[objective]

You think they're not that bad right now?

Wait until he doesn't show for an exit interview, and in fact never returns to San Antonio before free agency.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Fuck outta here with that weak shit son.
nah this dude needs to speak the fuck up. Where the fuck is he

[UZER]

Or he's actually injured. Kawhi has zero to gain by sitting out.

I never said he wasn’t actually injured.

He needs to let people know though. Not go full hermit.

[spursistan]

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Even rose-glasses and homer types from from Spurs twitter are joining in throwing mud at this dude..

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[lefty]

Lmao fat fucks calling him out

Leonard knows how his body feels better than anybody.

You fat fucks have never been involved in any real physical activity, and watching beisbol doesn't count :lol

[spursistan]

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[RD2191]

Lmao fat fucks calling him out

Leonard knows how his body feels better than anybody.

You fat fucks have never been involved in any real physical activity, and watching beisbol doesn't count :lol

:lmao tbh

[picnroll]

Lmao fat fucks calling him out

Leonard knows how his body feels better than anybody.

You fat fucks have never been involved in any real physical activity, and watching beisbol doesn't count :lol
Clowns making excuses for him when he won’t even sit on the Spur bench. Name another player who’d do that and you’ll be naming a pretty pathetic player.

[RD2191]

nah this dude needs to speak the fuck up. Where the fuck is he


I never said he wasn’t actually injured.

He needs to let people know though. Not go full hermit.

You want an update every single day? You guys do remember that he tried coming back for 9 games, right? The dude is injured, what more do y'all want from him? Personal x rays and mri reports? :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Lmao fat fucks calling him out

Leonard knows how his body feels better than anybody.

You fat fucks have never been involved in any real physical activity, and watching beisbol doesn't count :lol
:lmao

[r0drig0lac]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Daxh7GbXcAAInov.jpg

win

[BackHome]

Who the fuck cares what a bunch of Twitter fags think? :lol Kawhi's accomplishments speak for themselves.

He can’t wipe his ass do you not understand the world comming from my fingers

[daslicer]

Clowns making excuses for him when he won’t even sit on the Spur bench. Name another player who’d do that and you’ll be naming a pretty pathetic player.

I feel the people who are defending him are a combination of fanboys, trolls, and some real fans who are in denial of the situation.

[SAGirl]

what a sad state for spurfan tbh... Thinking about this got me sad. Not only are they getting humiliated in the playoffs but Kiwi isn't showing up to support the team and let us know he's going to be fine and is there to support them however he can and hope for a strong return next year. kiwifan defending him and fighting other spurfan for his honor and Kiwi not giving a shit over spurfan worries. I assume he's hurt but him not caring about the fans by showing up and still being a part of the team is depressing.

I watched a similar beat down to the warriors last season and didn't feel as depressed about it as now. I hope the rest of the team shows some toughness and Pop makes adjustments but the whole thing with Kiwi makes me bitter and sad.

[itzsoweezee]

I don't care about him not playing, tbh..if he doesn't feel like he's ready, that's on him, not everybody can be Jordan or LeBron or Kobe or Duncan..however, not sitting on the bench is sad, he can't even pretend to care for 3 hours:lol

Agree with all this

[picnroll]

Fuck Leonard. Time to move on. Plain and simple the asshole is disrespecting his teammates.

[TheDoctor]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Daxh7GbXcAAInov.jpg
Hey, at least he’s watching? #Silverlining

[MannyIsGod]

I'm more a Spurs than he is. I have actually gone to a game recently.

:lol:lol:lol

[spursistan]

Let's be honest this is been a major PR hit for him. His reputation has been dragged through the mud.

It is almost like everyone is using different euphemisms for the words like "soft" "quitter"..Van Gundy stopped short of calling him "p**y" in the tetelcast..

[BD24]

sadly I bought my son a Kawhi jersey last year during the playoffs.

Seems like this nigga is going to be gone for real. The fact he cant even come to sit with the team for a few hours is disheartening to say the least.

[HarlemHeat37]

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Even rose-glasses and homer types from from Spurs twitter are joining in throwing mud at this dude..

:lol LeBron got killed and accused of not trying hard enough in a game where he got a triple-double against the Celtics in 2010..imagine him not even sitting on the bench with his team in a playoff game, he would probably get arrested..

[daslicer]

Let's be honest this been a major PR hit for him. His reputation has been dragged through the mud. It is almost like everyone is using different euphemisms for the words like "soft" "quitter"..Van Gundy stopped short of calling him "p**y" in the tetelcast..

It's also a business lesson on why you should never have talent-less friends and family manage and make business decisions for your. It reminds me of how dumb Lebron was when he allowed his friends to come up with the idea of the decision. That one move cost Lebron millions when it came to endorsements.

[ElNono]

:lol LeBron got killed and accused of not trying hard enough in a game where he got a triple-double against the Celtics in 2010..imagine him not even sitting on the bench with his team in a playoff game, he would probably get arrested..

Yup, he’ll be called a welfare queen, tbh

[boutons_deux]

His absence from the seats behind the bench is truly a mystery, above all now.

WTF is keeping him from attending the games? his rehab in NY is so intense and so special that he can't find temporary rehab shop in Oakland? or in SA? during the POs?

I give him the benefit of the doubt that he knows his leg ain't playable, been dicey, chronic for his entire Spurs career, but he and his handler(s) are handling his story so badly.

NBA Championship and Finals MVP with many $100Ms to come, headed for HoF, maybe more Championships, set for life, and now he's being shit on by Spurs and NBA fans.

[lefty]

So what if he is not even sitting on the bench?

What difference does it make?
He doesn't have to be there to cheer for them.

It's like that Seinfeld episode where Kramer refuses to wear the ribbon during the AID walk even though he believes in the cause, yet he gets crucified for it

You guys are worse than Feminazis amd LGBTs

[Chillen]

what a sad state for spurfan tbh... Thinking about this got me sad. Not only are they getting humiliated in the playoffs but Kiwi isn't showing up to support the team and let us know he's going to be fine and is there to support them however he can and hope for a strong return next year. kiwifan defending him and fighting other spurfan for his honor and Kiwi not giving a shit over spurfan worries. I assume he's hurt but him not caring about the fans by showing up and still being a part of the team is depressing.

I watched a similar beat down to the warriors last season and didn't feel as depressed about it as now. I hope the rest of the team shows some toughness and Pop makes adjustments but the whole thing with Kiwi makes me bitter and sad.

Spurs should have just tanked, getting swept by Golden State and being out of the playoffs in early April not worth it. A top 10 draft pick sounds better. Let's face it Pop would never allow tanking and Manu wanted to make the playoffs in what could be his last season. Kawhi probably wants out because he sees what a mess this franchise is about to become. This is the best thing that could have happened to the Warriors with Curry out. Next round they play either Portland or New Orleans and Houston has to face T-wolves and next round OKC or Utah. I'd say Warriors have the easier path to the WCF.

[noles1983]

So what if he is not even sitting on the bench?

What difference does it make?
He doesn't have to be there to cheer for them.

It's like that Seinfeld episode where Kramer refuses to wear the ribbon during the AID walk even though he believes in the cause, yet he gets crucified for it

You guys are worse than Feminazis amd LGBTs

Shit take, tbh.

[SAGirl]

Chris Carter will be leaking heavy anti-Spurs stuff on Monday to combat the tarnishing of Kawhi's image.
True. I expect more shots to be fired at Tony, Manu, Pop, maybe some others. Pop has kept the young players out of it.
Danny has been on preemptive strikes. Danny's like f*ck this nigga. I am a FA this summer. No way I am getting in this crossfire. I am going to be cleaning images up in here and directing salvage work. No way do I want to get in some hatelist.

[daslicer]

Spurs should have just tanked, getting swept by Golden State and being out of the playoffs in early April not worth it. A top 10 draft pick sounds better. Let's face it Pop would never allow tanking and Manu wanted to make the playoffs in what could be his last season. Kawhi probably wants out because he sees what a mess this franchise is about to become. This is the best thing that could have happened to the Warriors with Curry out. Next round they play either Portland or New Orleans and Houston has to face T-wolves and next round OKC or Utah. I'd say Warriors have the easier path to the WCF.

I'm convinced he wanted out before the season started and it had nothing to do with how talented the roster is. It has everything to do with his Uncle not wanting him in San Antonio. The Lakers could have 12 G-league players and he would be fine over there simply because that's where his uncle wants him to play.

[exstatic]

Shit take, tbh.

[Kermit]

Kawhi Stans out in full force.

[lefty]

:cry

Phaggots :lol

[Chillen]

I'm convinced he wanted out before the season started and it had nothing to do with how talented the roster is. It has everything to do with his Uncle not wanting him in San Antonio. The Lakers could have 12 G-league players and he would be fine over there simply because that's where his uncle wants him to play.

Well he isn't getting traded to Lakers unless they offer some crazy deal for him (Lonzo, Ingram, Randle, plus 1st, 2nd round picks, etc). Spurs would never trade with a rival unless they are getting the better end of the trade.

[apalisoc_9]

Watching lefty argue here is like watching him argue against messi fans.

Take it easy on them brah. You know they're vurneable to heart attacks.

[boutons_deux]

So what if he is not even sitting on the bench?

What difference does it make?


the difference is showing solidarity, support for team, and, if he cares about the press, shutdown the nasty speculation that he has bad faith towards the Spurs, wanting to move up market, etc, etc.

Not sitting behind the bench invites even more nasty speculation.

[MannyIsGod]

Kawhi Stans out in full force.

I'm shocked there are so many of them. I loved Kawhi, but honestly this shit is unforgivable. Who the fuck supports a guy that has obviously quit on their team? Thats the worst offense in sports.

[exstatic]

I'm shocked there are so many of them. I loved Kawhi, but honestly this shit is unforgivable. Who the fuck supports a guy that has obviously quit on their team? Thats the worst offense in sports.

This.

[Russ]

sadly I bought my son a Kawhi jersey last year during the playoffs.

Seems like this nigga is going to be gone for real. The fact he cant even come to sit with the team for a few hours is disheartening to say the least.

I can't stand the guy, myself. But please don't use racial epithets.

[SAGirl]

Spurs should have just tanked, getting swept by Golden State and being out of the playoffs in early April not worth it. A top 10 draft pick sounds better. Let's face it Pop would never allow tanking and Manu wanted to make the playoffs in what could be his last season. Kawhi probably wants out because he sees what a mess this franchise is about to become. This is the best thing that could have happened to the Warriors with Curry out. Next round they play either Portland or New Orleans and Houston has to face T-wolves and next round OKC or Utah. I'd say Warriors have the easier path to the WCF.
Couldn't have tanked when even mid March Kiwi was leaking to the press he was coming back and gave an interview saying he was coming back this season. That gets ignored by the tankathon proponents. Maybe next year.

[FkLA]

sadly I bought my son a Kawhi jersey last year during the playoffs.

Seems like this nigga is going to be gone for real. The fact he cant even come to sit with the team for a few hours is disheartening to say the least.

Bruh I named one of my dogs Kawhi. He's had that name for almost 2 years. Don't know wtf I'm going to do if he bolts smh. No joke that is actually of my main concerns in all of this. :lol

[BD24]

I can't stand the guy, myself. But please don't use racial epithets.
Lol.

If that upsets you then Spurstalk probably isn't for you bro. You will be better off chatting with the faggots over on Realgm tbh.

[BD24]

Bruh I named one of my dogs Kawhi. He's had that name for almost 2 years. Don't know wtf I'm going to do if he bolts smh. No joke that is actually of my main concerns in all of this. :lol
It was either a Kawhi or LMA jersey for my kiddo, all they had for babies/young toddlers. At the time the choice seemed clear, oh how things can change in a year :lol

[FkLA]

Are there any clips of what JVG said? Had to work late. Was planning on watching the recording but it looks like it was a massacre.

[Russ]

Lol.

If that upsets you then Spurstalk probably isn't for you bro. You will be better off chatting with the faggots over on Realgm tbh.

Probably a good idea not to use homophobic references either. :)

[exstatic]

Bruh I named one of my dogs Kawhi. He's had that name for almost 2 years. Don't know wtf I'm going to do if he bolts smh. No joke that is actually of my main concerns in all of this. :lol

If who bolts? Kawhi or your dog?

[BD24]

Probably a good idea not to use homophobic references either. :)
Again if any of these are upsetting for you this site probably isnt for you.

Given you have 6k post so not sure why the fuck you are letting this upset you, I assume you know what a cesspool spurstalk is.

[picnroll]

Bruh I named one of my dogs Kawhi. He's had that name for almost 2 years. Don't know wtf I'm going to do if he bolts smh. No joke that is actually of my main concerns in all of this. :lol

True story. I had a dog I named Alvin after Alvin Robertson. Not sure which dog’s name is worse to bear.

[Budkin]

I was a huge Kawhi defender until now... the fact that he can't even be bothered to sit with the team in the playoffs is utterly ridiculous.

[lefty]

Watching lefty argue here is like watching him argue against messi fans.

Take it easy on them brah. You know they're vurneable to heart attacks.

:lol

[spursistan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Daq85GqV4AAR35Q.jpg

[baseline bum]

Well he isn't getting traded to Lakers unless they offer some crazy deal for him (Lonzo, Ingram, Randle, plus 1st, 2nd round picks, etc). Spurs would never trade with a rival unless they are getting the better end of the trade.

Scola to Houston

[baseline bum]

Bruh I named one of my dogs Kawhi. He's had that name for almost 2 years. Don't know wtf I'm going to do if he bolts smh. No joke that is actually of my main concerns in all of this. :lol

Makes sense, he can't wipe his own ass either

[baseline bum]

Again if any of these are upsetting for you this site probably isnt for you.

Given you have 6k post so not sure why the fuck you are letting this upset you, I assume you know what a cesspool spurstalk is.

Russ has been here since the place opened in 03 before it was a cesspool. :lol

All the trolling and shit started with the Dallas series in 06. :lol

[MannyIsGod]

I really hope that its a female dog because then it confirms that Kawhi is just a bitch.

[BD24]

Russ has been here since the place opened in 03 before it was a cesspool. :lol

All the trolling and shit started with the Dallas series in 06. :lol
Yea, figured he was probably an ST old timer tbh. I have seen some of the older threads and this place was a much different forum back then lol

[FkLA]

Are there any clips of what JVG said? Had to work late. Was planning on watching the recording but it looks like it was a massacre.

Does anyone atleast remember the quarter and minute mark of this?

[davidbowie]

if kawhi never plays again for the spurs will he still get his number retired

[FkLA]

WTF man. Doesn't he have like a sponsorship with them? That's who he did that commercial for.

985242142682570758

[Kermit]

if kawhi never plays again for the spurs will he still get his number retired

No.

[RD2191]

So what if he is not even sitting on the bench?

What difference does it make?
He doesn't have to be there to cheer for them.

It's like that Seinfeld episode where Kramer refuses to wear the ribbon during the AID walk even though he believes in the cause, yet he gets crucified for it

You guys are worse than Feminazis amd LGBTs

Tbh

[baseline bum]

Yea, figured he was probably an ST old timer tbh. I have seen some of the older threads and this place was a much different forum back then lol

Russ is good people. I used to watch Spurs games with him and a few other LA/SD Spurs fans at Kori's back when I lived in LA, before there was even a spurstalk and when we were all spursreport posters.

[Russ]

Russ is good people. I used to watch Spurs games with him and a few other LA/SD Spurs fans at Kori's back when I lived in LA, before there was even a spurstalk and when we were all spursreport posters.

Right back at ya. :toast

[SAGirl]

The next question is this: does Kawhi even show up for his exit interview?

I'm guessing no, and then things will go from really bad to Mills & Gasol contracts bad.
Someone said the reason he's not showing up is that he has requested to be traded this summer, the team knows he's leaving and are mentally removed. Don't even want him there considering...

I have believed all along he's injured. I might be in denial that he's that much of a snake ^ :depressed

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

You want an update every single day? You guys do remember that he tried coming back for 9 games, right? The dude is injured, what more do y'all want from him? Personal x rays and mri reports? :lol
Just want to know what is keeping him from returning after he's been cleared to play by Spurs medical staff. We've had one update since the season began

[Chillen]

Just thought of something huge if Kawhi wants to go to Lakers and Lakers trade Lonzo, Ingram, Randle, etc picks to Spurs. Lakers could than move Lopez sign Paul George and try and sign LeBron. So Lakers could wind up with LeBron, Leonard, George on same team. Food for thought.

[SAGirl]

baseline, I have a question. Can there be future draft considerations in a trade? For example, if we got Jaylen and the Sacto pick, can we put a condition, if agreed upon by both teams, that Boston's future Memphis pick conveys to us if he makes an All NBA team or All Defense team next year? That would cut some of Boston's risk, and get us a fair return.
Chinook question

reap what you sow, etc
Troll comment or you really mean something?

[Budkin]

Russ has been here since the place opened in 03 before it was a cesspool. :lol

All the trolling and shit started with the Dallas series in 06. :lol

Ah the memories... mouse was the original and ultimate troll here.

[absoloot66]

Bruh I named one of my dogs Kawhi. He's had that name for almost 2 years. Don't know wtf I'm going to do if he bolts smh. No joke that is actually of my main concerns in all of this. :lol

Euthanize him???:depressed (Dog Kawhi, not Human Kawhi)

[jbspurs]

Just thought of something huge if Kawhi wants to go to Lakers and Lakers trade Lonzo, Ingram, Randle, etc picks to Spurs. Lakers could than move Lopez sign Paul George and try and sign LeBron. So Lakers could wind up with LeBron, Leonard, George on same team. Food for thought.

I think that will only look good on paper. Pretty much all 3 play the same position.

[UZER]

So what if he is not even sitting on the bench?

What difference does it make?
He doesn't have to be there to cheer for them.

It's like that Seinfeld episode where Kramer refuses to wear the ribbon during the AID walk even though he believes in the cause, yet he gets crucified for it

You guys are worse than Feminazis amd LGBTs

:lol love Seinfeld and that’s so true. But cmon man, this is completely different.

It be like a celebrity getting paid 19mm to be the face of the AIDS event and participate in the run, then rolling an ankle and understandably not being asked to run anymore, but still asked to participate in the ceremony. But instead, refuses to even just show up to the event at all, while still collecting the 19mm paycheck sitting at home.

[baseline bum]

Just thought of something huge if Kawhi wants to go to Lakers and Lakers trade Lonzo, Ingram, Randle, etc picks to Spurs. Lakers could than move Lopez sign Paul George and try and sign LeBron. So Lakers could wind up with LeBron, Leonard, George on same team. Food for thought.

The Spurs aren't trading one huge pain in their ass for an even worse one in Lonzo.

[r0drig0lac]

I think that will only look good on paper. Pretty much all 3 play the same position.

wtf? this team would literally be invincible in the current nba

[Mal]

So what if he is not even sitting on the bench?

What difference does it make?
He doesn't have to be there to cheer for them.

It's like that Seinfeld episode where Kramer refuses to wear the ribbon during the AID walk even though he believes in the cause, yet he gets crucified for it

You guys are worse than Feminazis amd LGBTs

Aparently he does not have to do anything to earn his 19 mil. He just quit on the team, and this is the reason to be crucified

[Chillen]

The Spurs aren't trading one huge pain in their ass for an even worse one in Lonzo.

Yes, but Lonzo is on a pretty low contract and Ingram has plenty of upside also on a low contract. Younger players, Ingram could be an all-star someday.

[RD2191]

Aparently he does not have to do anything to earn his 19 mil. He just quit on the team, and this is the reason to be crucified

Why did he come back for 9 games if he quit on the team? You people are delusional.

[YGWHI]

I just read Kawhi is trading and say WTF? :D

Nah. I don't give a shit about Skip, Kawhi has the real niggas supporting him :claw


985262566011219971

SupYGWHI :lol

And another mention. Are you my hoe? Stop calling me every f*cking day :lol

[HarlemHeat37]

Why did he come back for 9 games if he quit on the team? You people are delusional.

Your logic doesn't make sense, Rob..first you claim it's because he's hurt, then you claim it's the roster..if it's the roster, then why did he return for those 9 games?:lol

I believe that he thinks he's hurt, but the roster argument is dumb as hell..

[Budkin]

Why did he come back for 9 games if he quit on the team? You people are delusional.

As I understand it he feels like he was brought back too early and it was after those 9 games that all the drama started.

[spursistan]

I just read Kawhi is trading and say WTF? :D

Nah. I don't give a shit about Skip, Kawhi has the real niggas supporting him :claw



And another mention. Are you my hoe? Stop calling me every f*cking day :lol
Nope, that's because you are one of the closest people to him..You literally reach to his butthole to wipe it every day.. :lol

[sasaint]

if kawhi never plays again for the spurs will he still get his number retired

:lmao

Good one!

[RD2191]

Your logic doesn't make sense, Rob..first you claim it's because he's hurt, then you claim it's the roster..if it's the roster, then why did he return for those 9 games?:lol

I believe that he thinks he's hurt, but the roster argument is dumb as hell..

I'm actually just trolling with the roster argument tbh. I really believe he's injured.

[YGWHI]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Daxh7GbXcAAInov.jpg

Damn...This is good. :tu

At least he's having a great time there... :lol

[sasaint]

Someone said the reason he's not showing up is that he has requested to be traded this summer, the team knows he's leaving and are mentally removed. Don't even want him there considering...

I have believed all along he's injured. I might be in denial that he's that much of a snake ^ :depressed

I do not know about the trade request, but I have been speculating for weeks that he has been invited to stay away. I think that seems very likely.

[tholdren]

I do not know about the trade request, but I have been speculating for weeks that he has been invited to stay away. I think that seems very likely.

Would not have much respect for him if he did want to leave sa. But would have more if he would just speak up on the issue and give regular updates himself. Seems like a terrible pr move.

[SAGirl]

I do not know about the trade request, but I have been speculating for weeks that he has been invited to stay away. I think that seems very likely.
I have doubted Spurs would do that but if there's an imminent divorce, then the separation can be mutual but I always have thought it's Kawhi.
Since the team meeting that Kiwifan says angered him was described as teammates imploring him to play. Danny denied it was emotional but they never denied begging or asking him to actually play. I don't think teammates asked him out or PaTFO. They have wanted him to play all year. This one to me is all Kiwi

[sasaint]

Would not have much respect for him if he did want to leave sa. But would have more if he would just speak up on the issue and give regular updates himself. Seems like a terrible pr move.

Kawhi injured his vocal cords last summer.

Seriously, he has been completely disengaged all season. How many possible explanations are there? Even when he was on the bench, his feigned support of his "teammates" looked like a complete put-up job.

[UZER]

I feels like things got worse after the Nike deal fell through. Could be wrong.

[YGWHI]

Nope, that's because you are one of the closest people to him..You literally reach to his butthole to wipe it every day.. :lol

So...fans on ST want him to play, NOW??

The same fans who were making multiple threads -when the Spurs had the easiest Schedule in the league- to say this team didn't need Kawhi??

"LMA is a way better offensive option than him...DJ is surpassing Kawhi's defense...Kyle is improving...Just use Pau as playmaker over Kawhi, he has good chemistry with LMA...Who needs him??"

SURPRISE...Without him, we're just SHIT.

[HarlemHeat37]

So...fans on ST want him to play, now??

The same fans who were making multiple threads -when the Spurs had the easiest Schedule in the league- to say this team didn't need Kawhi??

"LMA is a way better offensive option than him...DJ is surpassing Kawhi defense...Kyle is improving...Use Pau as playmaker over Kawhi, he has good chemistry with LMA...Who needs him??"

SURPRISE...Without him, we're just SHIT.

Who the fuck said the Spurs were better without Kawhi?:lol what kind of shtick are you running?

I hope you aren't refering to Play Boban, a troll account..smh..

[UZER]

Who the fuck said the Spurs were better without Kawhi?:lol what kind of shtick are you running?

I hope you aren't refering to Play Boban, a troll account..smh..

They’re purposely crisscrossing all the arguments and also just making shit up. :lol

[YGWHI]

Who the fuck said the Spurs were better without Kawhi?:lol what kind of shtick are you running?

I hope you aren't refering to Play Boban, a troll account..smh..

Nah...who cares about Play Boban. I'm talking about many fans saying this team looked great without him in the first months of the season. I don't forget it

[Kawhitstorm]

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[Kawhitstorm]

WTF man. Doesn't he have like a sponsorship with them? That's who he did that commercial for.

985242142682570758

Kawhi trolling Pop-A-Bitch who's trying to use Trump as a detractor while getting swept :toast

[Kawhitstorm]

:lol LeBron got killed and accused of not trying hard enough in a game where he got a triple-double against the Celtics in 2010..imagine him not even sitting on the bench with his team in a playoff game, he would probably get arrested..

LeBron was a beta who was a company's man until he bolted from Riley & became his own man

http://img2.thejournal.ie/inline/658809/original?width=500&version=658809

[YGWHI]

They’re purposely crisscrossing all the arguments and also just making shit up. :lol

If we're gonna act like no one said "Kawhi should take a back-seat and let LMA run the show" "Kawhi should just focus on the defensive end..." I don't forget. Those fans dont deserve ANYTHING now.

[HarlemHeat37]

If we're gonna act like no one said "Kawhi should take a back-seat and let LMA run the show" "Kawhi should just focus on the defensive end..." I don't forget. Those fans dont deserve ANYTHING now.

Man, what are you talking about?:lol

Aldridge was the most hated player on this forum during the off-season, everybody wanted him off the team..

[sasaint]

I have doubted Spurs would do that but if there's an imminent divorce, then the separation can be mutual but I always have thought it's Kawhi.
Since the team meeting that Kiwifan says angered him was described as teammates imploring him to play. Danny denied it was emotional but they never denied begging or asking him to actually play. I don't think teammates asked him out or PaTFO. They have wanted him to play all year. This one to me is all Kiwi

Completely reading tea leaves, I imagined that the players just asked point blank, "Kawhi are you gonna play this season or not?" Kawhi gave an equivocal answer, and they said that if he wasn't going to be on the bench supporting the team, and he wasn't coming back, then it would be less of a distraction for him to just stay away - perhaps half-hoping that it might shame him into either staying and being supportive or even playing. To be honest, I can't think of many rational ways to explain his behavior if it is his own volition. I cannot think of anything comparable in professional sports. I also cannot think of anything comparable to Pop's getting a "pass" from the press for his remarkably boorish behavior. To borrow from another poster, Cam Newton was absolutely crucified for far less than Pop - OR Kawhi. Not much to like about or root for with this Spurs team.

[YGWHI]

Man, what are you talking about?:lol

Aldridge was the most hated player on this forum during the off-season, everybody wanted him off the team..

Where were you during THIS regular season?

[HarlemHeat37]

Where were you during THIS regular season?

So you're claiming that there was a significant percentage of posters who would have preferred Aldridge as the Spurs best player rather than Kawhi? And you're also saying that there was a number of posters who believed the Spurs were better without Kawhi? Serio?

[spurs10]

Reminder to all, Kawhi plays for who the Spurs want him to play for next season. I seriously doubt he can maintain a career in the NBA if he is still saying he's injured, as it would make him unsignable. If he is close to being able to play or borderline I still don't think Pop would suddenly play him this playoffs which is not looking like it will last too long. I also strongly feel if any of this is a contract ploy or anything the Spurs will sue the living shit out of him. That's why team reps are with him when he's in NYC. He will play for us if we want whether he wants to or not.

[Hoops Czar]

If Kawhi is healthy, he should be playing. Hell, I'm pretty sure a half comotose Kawhi with a feeding tube in his right arm could grab 2 rebounds.

[YGWHI]

So you're claiming that there was a significant percentage of posters who would have preferred Aldridge as the Spurs best player rather than Kawhi? And you're also saying that there was a number of posters who believed the Spurs were better without Kawhi? Serio?
You read me. I said they wanted LMA as #1 option, they said the team and the offense looked better without Kawhi...I won't repeat it.

Here just some threads about...with many posts like...

Kawhi is the more efficient player and can still dominate the game on the defensive end. It’s counter-intuitive, but Kawhi is also less mentally fragile - and as such, least likely to be affected by a demotion in usage rate on the offensive side of the floor. He likely understands that the Spurs need this version of LMA for them to be able to challenge for the crown.


Gotta keep going with whatever is working.

Leonard should take the backseat until it's proven that LA can't continue to do what we've seen through four games.

Leonard can be that unstoppable beast on defense, and have the O flow through Aldridge predominately, with KL being the bailout guy on dead-end offensive sets.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270967

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271497

[HarlemHeat37]

You read me. I said they wanted LMA as #1 option, they said the team and the offense looked better without Kawhi...I won't repeat it.

Here just some threads about...with many posts like...




http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270967

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271497

Those threads were in 2017, bro:lol I don't think anybody would say the same thing after watching the Spurs struggle against a non-cupcake schedule..

[CGD]

Seeing their wild success in 2016, Ainge just hired Cambridge Analytica’s army of Russian bots to drive down Kawhi’s trade value ahead of this summer

[dbestpro]

Leonard is without a shadow of doubt an injured player. His injury however is not physical. There was a reason for all the quiet demeanor. His issues are mental. There is no time table for curing mental illness.

[YGWHI]

Those threads were in 2017, bro:lol I don't think anybody would say the same thing after watching the Spurs struggle against a non-cupcake schedule..

Who cares what they said after it. They don't deserve anything now

And my post was "The same fans who were making multiple threads -when the Spurs had the easiest schedule in the league- to say this team didn't need Kawhi??

[stu scotts eye]

Completely reading tea leaves, I imagined that the players just asked point blank, "Kawhi are you gonna play this season or not?" Kawhi gave an equivocal answer, and they said that if he wasn't going to be on the bench supporting the team, and he wasn't coming back, then it would be less of a distraction for him to just stay away - perhaps half-hoping that it might shame him into either staying and being supportive or even playing. To be honest, I can't think of many rational ways to explain his behavior if it is his own volition. I cannot think of anything comparable in professional sports. I also cannot think of anything comparable to Pop's getting a "pass" from the press for his remarkably boorish behavior. To borrow from another poster, Cam Newton was absolutely crucified for far less than Pop - OR Kawhi. Not much to like about or root for with this Spurs team.

That's what i said. Then SAGirl said I was a Kawhi apologist.. now shes backing up

[Brazil]

Who cares what they said after it. They don't deserve anything now

And my post was "The same fans who were making multiple threads -when the Spurs had the easiest schedule in the league- to say this team didn't need Kawhi??

:lmao

you are the worst player fan ever, you are even worst than the old school Argentinian posters... oh fucking boy... there is no way you will stick around after kawhi leave...

[gospursgojas]

Leonard is without a shadow of doubt an injured player. His injury however is not physical. There was a reason for all the quiet demeanor. His issues are mental. There is no time table for curing mental illness.

Autism

[jehawk81]

Who cares what they said after it. They don't deserve anything now


Lol dude, ur totally acting like the fat little bitch that no one picks on the team & instead decides to take his ball with him so no one can play.. & all this for a basketball Kiwi that doesn't give a shit about u nor the team, & has no idea u even exist.. stop with the beta thing, plz

SMH

[barbacoataco]

The fact that he isn't sitting with the team proves it isn't just a regular injury.

[YGWHI]

:lmao

you are the worst player fan ever, you are even worst than the old school Argentinian posters... oh fucking boy... there is no way you will stick around after kawhi leave...

Don't worry I won't leave.

I'll stay to re-post every f*cking comment about why this team didn't need Kawhi after every f*cking loss just to remember you that I'm the worst.

Bet your ass I'll stay.

[SAGirl]

That's what i said. Then SAGirl said I was a Kawhi apologist.. now shes backing up
? I can't keep up with everyone's vendettas. I don't agree with sasaint either. He's grasping at straws bc he can't come up with any reasonable explanation by his own admission.

[ElNono]

Troll comment or you really mean something?

I mean, he's been quiet in this situation, tbh... teammates haven't seen him for two months in perhaps the toughest stretch of the season...

He should get all the backslash associated with that...

[SAGirl]

I mean, he's been quiet in this situation, tbh... teammates haven't seen him for two months in perhaps the toughest stretch of the season...

He should get all the backslash associated with that...
Oh ok. I really didn't know what you meant. NOw I get your point.

[ElNono]

Don't worry I won't leave.

I'll stay to re-post every f*cking comment about why this team didn't need Kawhi after every f*cking loss just to remember you that I'm the worst.

Bet your ass I'll stay.

Fans are going to keep reminding you they didn't quit on Kawhi or the Spurs, but Kawhi certainly did quit on them... too easy, tbh

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Watching lefty argue here is like watching him argue against messi fans.

Take it easy on them brah. You know they're vurneable to heart attacks.

No more than you are vulnerable to your aunt's ass scent.

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Don't worry I won't leave.

I'll stay to re-post every f*cking comment about why this team didn't need Kawhi after every f*cking loss just to remember you that I'm the worst.

Bet your ass I'll stay.

I respect your position man. No problem with either you or duncan2k5.

Why?

Because unlike the apauntfucker, lefty, RD2dumbs of the world, y'all's fandom is evident. Even in your case where Kawhi is probably why you became a superfan to begin with.

These other fuckers are just trashing the team and PATFO in support of Kawhi. I see no receipts for their fandom. Half of that group have already wished the team off to Seattle, called Pop a horrible coach (bwahahahaha), or otherwise made some sort of statement about only liking Kawhi in this whole mess.

[YGWHI]

Fans are going to keep reminding you they didn't quit on Kawhi or the Spurs, but Kawhi certainly did quit on them... too easy, tbh

I don't have problems with this. They were wrong about him in the past and they're wrong now. I won't miss any opportunity to remember them that.

[widowmaker]

Honestly, just a genuine non-troll question:

What's the end game with this injury? He has had pain for the entire season. Does it magically go away?

So you can not perform in the craft that you mastered meaning (baking cakes, killing terroist, or flying kites) you have to step away and learn something new like becoming a diesel mechanic, doggie babysitter or window licker.

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WTF man. Doesn't he have like a sponsorship with them? That's who he did that commercial for.

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Somebody's uncle is playing chess.

[ace3g]

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I do not know about the trade request, but I have been speculating for weeks that he has been invited to stay away. I think that seems very likely.

That wouldn't explain the listing of his injury the way they are. I think he's probably going to request a trade. But I think that the Spurs are pissed off about his "group" and his "own doctors."

I think they are making him be the bad guy in this by listing him the way they are. Otherwise they would just list him as out.

[YGWHI]

I respect your position man. No problem with either you or duncan2k5.

Why?

Because unlike the apauntfucker, lefty, RD2dumbs of the world, y'all's fandom is evident. Even in your case where Kawhi is probably why you became a superfan to begin with.

These other fuckers are just trashing the team and PATFO in support of Kawhi. I see no receipts for their fandom. Half of that group have already wished the team off to Seattle, called Pop a horrible coach (bwahahahaha), or otherwise made some sort of statement about only liking Kawhi in this whole mess.

Well, I questioned PATFO summer decisions, too. I'm against overpaying players like Pau/Patty, and I've said that Pop is losing his fire esp in playoffs.
At the same time, I said I love him for what he did for the franchise, he's a top coach and was the best NBA coach for many, many years. I also respect him as free thinking leader.

I just have issues with some crazy fans here that become suckers or haters reading only the boxscores. It's not a big deal after all.

[sasaint]

That's what i said. Then SAGirl said I was a Kawhi apologist.. now shes backing up

I really liked Stu. If you aren't dissing the man, I love your sig! In spite of myself I have to laugh every time I see your posts (which are too infrequent).

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Well, I questioned PATFO summer decisions, too. I'm against overpaying players like Pau/Patty, and I've said that Pop is losing his fire esp in playoffs.
At the same time, I said I love him for what he did for the franchise, he's a top coach and was the best NBA coach for many, many years. I also respect him as free thinking leader.

I just have issues with some crazy fans here that become suckers or haters reading only the boxscores. It's not a big deal after all.

No problem with questioning decisions. That's part of the fun of being a fan. I just want to discuss issues with true fans. I'm fed up with the trolls that just immediately trash the team or wish we would relocate, etc.

Those ain't fans. They're punk asses. Pathetic ones at that.

[CapitalEmm]

All of this will be forgotten when he brings the Lakers back to contention. He will finally get the credit he deserves then while you faggots have to endure your coach talk about rhinos and planets 1B light years away.

Not siding with Kawhi on this at all but damn. Truth. Nuke.

[sasaint]

That wouldn't explain the listing of his injury the way they are. I think he's probably going to request a trade. But I think that the Spurs are pissed off about his "group" and his "own doctors."

I think they are making him be the bad guy in this by listing him the way they are. Otherwise they would just list him as out.

I have said from the beginning that I think he is injured. (I refuse to speculate on the severity of the injury.) But I think there are multiple issues at play at this point. I just know that none of the narratives I read dissing Kawhi seems to take into account that the guy has been a gym rat who is driven to play basketball, and none of the narratives I read fluffing the guy can account for his going completely AWOL. Kawhi isn't improving his earning power through all this and PATFO isn't increasing his marketability. The uncle narrative makes some sense. Having dealt with depression my whole life, I suspect he has some mental/emotional issue such as depression or bi-polarism, which makes the uncle narrative seem more plausible to me. SAGirl's idea that he is dealing with a degenerative, career-threatening condition makes some sense to me. I do not have any clue why he wouldn't address his condition in clear, regular statements as any other athlete has in the past and would have in Kawhi's current situation. The thing that is clear is that he does not want to be the team leader and the face of this franchise - or, more than likely, any other. He may not even want to be an Alpha on the court. He has always wanted to play, and he has always wanted to win. He is doing neither now, and that can't make him happy.

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I have said from the beginning that I think he is injured. (I refuse to speculate on the severity of the injury.) But I think there are multiple issues at play at this point. I just know that none of the narratives I read dissing Kawhi seems to take into account that the guy has been a gym rat who is driven to play basketball, and none of the narratives I read fluffing the guy can account for his going completely AWOL. Kawhi isn't improving his earning power through all this and PATFO isn't increasing his marketability. The uncle narrative makes some sense. Having dealt with depression my whole life, I suspect he has some mental/emotional issue such as depression or bi-polarism, which makes the uncle narrative seem more plausible to me. SAGirl's idea that he is dealing with a degenerative, career-threatening condition makes some sense to me. I do not have any clue why he wouldn't address his condition in clear, regular statements as any other athlete has in the past and would have in Kawhi's current situation. The thing that is clear is that he does not want to be the team leader and the face of this franchise - or, more than likely, any other. He may not even want to be an Alpha on the court. He has always wanted to play, and he has always wanted to win. He is doing neither now, and that can't make him happy.

All sounds reasonable to me. And yet none of that justifies not sitting his ass on the bench to support his teammates.

At the end of the day, cutting through all the shit, **that's** when I finally turned on him. I'm still also willing to give him the benefit of the doubt on his injury being problematic in so far as dealing with the pain. But sitting on his ass behind the teambench doesn't cause additional pain.

[Phenomanul]

You read me. I said they wanted LMA as #1 option, they said the team and the offense looked better without Kawhi...I won't repeat it.

Here just some threads about...with many posts like...




http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270967

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271497

The fact that you would twist my argument to suit your narrative is highly disingenuous. Per the par. :rolleyes

I was making the case for how Kawhi should play after a long absence. That he should first focus on making an impact on the defensive end... and then work his offense in. That this approach would allow Aldridge to wean off of a higher number of touches...

[sasaint]

All sounds reasonable to me. And yet none of that justifies not sitting his ass on the bench to support his teammates.

At the end of the day, cutting through all the shit, **that's** when I finally turned on him. I'm still also willing to give him the benefit of the doubt on his injury being problematic in so far as dealing with the pain. But sitting on his ass behind the teambench doesn't cause additional pain.

Totally agree. That is the part that defies rational explanation.

[dbreiden83080]

985331587389599745

Anyone who wants to buy him better understand what they are buying. This will not be the end of this bullshit. If anyone out there thinks it will be smooth sailing in his career from now on they are fooling themselves. He showed his true character this season.

[CGD]

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Dude just tying to do the sell KL to Clips. Have no clue what “trade package” he thinks the Clips can offer that makes sense.

Tobias Harris, two middling draft picks in this draft each in the 13-14 range, and DJs effectively expiring deal for Patty/Pau long term relief? i don’t know.

[CGD]

Anyone who wants to buy him better understand what they are buying. This will not be the end of this bullshit. If anyone out there thinks it will be smooth sailing in his career from now on they are fooling themselves. He showed his true character this season.

That’s their problem.
Presumably he’d be “happy” in LA though, right with his mega shoe deal, exposure, etc.?

[Das Texan]

Scola to Houston

ya but scola wasnt a bitch and refusing to even show up to work.

:lol

[Das Texan]

985331587389599745

Sam trying to do the Spurs a solid and prop up the beta bitch's trade value?

Thanks!

[coachmac87]

No problem with questioning decisions. That's part of the fun of being a fan. I just want to discuss issues with true fans. I'm fed up with the trolls that just immediately trash the team or wish we would relocate, etc.

Those ain't fans. They're punk asses. Pathetic ones at that.


It used to be that way....

[spursistan]

Fully expect his camp to lash out through their mouthpieces (Jalen, Cris Carter) after this Sunday afternoon roasting on national TV and twitter..

[daslicer]

Fully expect his camp to lash out through their mouthpieces (Jalen, Cris Carter) after this Sunday afternoon roasting on national TV and twitter..

You have to add Stephen Jackson and Shannon Sharpe to that list.

[cd021]

Dude just tying to do the sell KL to Clips. Have no clue what “trade package” he thinks the Clips can offer that makes sense.

Tobias Harris, two middling draft picks in this draft each in the 13-14 range, and DJs effectively expiring deal for Patty/Pau long term relief? i don’t know.

Either L.A doesn't have much in the way of assets tbh, if Boston really wants him and the Spurs are willing to move him then he's probably theirs to lose tbh.

[testies]

Leonard is without a shadow of doubt an injured player. His injury however is not physical. There was a reason for all the quiet demeanor. His issues are mental. There is no time table for curing mental illness.

I read this situation much earlier.

And to think RC was going to max out an autistic player

[.G.]

I guess this is the Universe where Kawhi quits.

[absoloot66]

Completely reading tea leaves, I imagined that the players just asked point blank, "Kawhi are you gonna play this season or not?" Kawhi gave an equivocal answer, and they said that if he wasn't going to be on the bench supporting the team, and he wasn't coming back, then it would be less of a distraction for him to just stay away - perhaps half-hoping that it might shame him into either staying and being supportive or even playing. To be honest, I can't think of many rational ways to explain his behavior if it is his own volition. I cannot think of anything comparable in professional sports. I also cannot think of anything comparable to Pop's getting a "pass" from the press for his remarkably boorish behavior. To borrow from another poster, Cam Newton was absolutely crucified for far less than Pop - OR Kawhi. Not much to like about or root for with this Spurs team.

That hasn't worked out well:bang

[SPURt]

For all the media attention seems like there has been no new updates. Just a bunch of people bullshitting. I never thought I’d want this, but I wish Kawhi had a Brian Windhorst. At least we’d know something.

I’ve never seen anything like this in any sport. Sucks it’s happening to the Spurs.

[cd98]

Express News today says Kawhi is in NY still and has been there since Mid-March.

[sasaint]

That hasn't worked out well:bang

A mixed bag. Immediately after "the meeting", the team seemed to find a little more focus and intensity, then lost it on the LA swing. Really a roller coaster second half of the season. The Jekyll-and-Hyde home-and-away character of this team is completely foreign to Spurs fans.

[picnroll]

Express News today says Kawhi is in NY still and has been there since Mid-March.
What are the chances that soon after Spurs are knocked out Leonard’s healthy enough to head to CA?