***OFFICIAL KAWHI RELATED NEWS Thread***

[tbdog]

To Toronto. Not us.

No, to us. Him staying at East is great for us. Lakers being good after being a laughing stock to the NBA is just bs. No penalty for a running a shit show. Just the best players demanding to go there.

[dbreiden83080]

No, to us. Him staying at East is great for us. Lakers being good after being a laughing stock to the NBA is just bs. No penalty for a running a shit show. Just the best players demanding to go there.

The old-school fan in me is still holding out hope he’s not going to do this. Even though it is starting to look like he will. I can’t stand this team up mentality today. It’s wrecking the entire league. The season is basically over before it even begins. There is no drama unless somebody gets seriously injured. I can’t stand it. Imagine if Tim Duncan as a free agent joined the Lakers and played with Shaq and Kobe all in their prime. I mean it’s a total joke.

[loveforthegame]

https://mobile.twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1144832090749505536

https://mobile.twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1144837257209229313

[dbreiden83080]

Go to the Clippers number 2.. God this is sickening. Lakers need 3 franchise players?

[slick'81]

Yeah if lakers get kawhi forget it

[dbreiden83080]

I simply don’t understand the mentality of the players today with this bullshit. Michael Jordan became probably the greatest player of all time by destroying all of his rivals. Now we have players that simply want to team up and do it together. So basically nobody stands out when that happens. It doesn’t even make sense to me.

[loveforthegame]

https://mobile.twitter.com/KendrickPerkins/status/1144807240458743810

Clippers ... :lol

https://mobile.twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre/status/1144786063891677184

[tmtcsc]

Kawhitter knows he'll never play a full season again. He's damaged goods with a limited shelf-life. Fuck that dude, I hope he does go to LA because they will have 0 dollars to fortify the rest of their roster. Good luck with that. Those 3 dudes will be battling to see who misses the most games. James dealt with his first injury-plagued season and now he'll get two teammates that can't stay healthy. Go on Kawhi - Do EXACTLY what you've been planning for years.

[apalisoc_9]

If kawhi chooses Lakers. I'll start an aggressive anti Kawhi campaign.

[duncan2k5]

There was not a “reason” then. His team waited for their “excuse” took it an ran with it.

Jesus, the Spurs could literally kill a player and yall would act like nothing happened... U ppl act like it's so inconceivable that the Spurs could actually do something wrong

[duncan2k5]

I don't buy any of this Lakers talk. Smith isn't credible and it doesn't fit Scumbag's "brand" or nature.

I'd be shocked if he doesn't re-sign with the Raptors on a short term deal. Not because they've "sold" him or he gives a shit about them, but because they can offer everything his sleazebag uncle brainwashed the robot into believing he should want, plus they probably have the easiest path to the '20 championship.

I suspect all these meetings are because the sleazebag loves attention, so he'll lap up the teams involved and media alike treating his lucky nephew as a pseudo James for a while, while holding the league hostage about something that's more than likely already been decided.

Ur argument was completely invalid when u said Kawhi loves attention... Hate him all u want... But one thing that guy isn't is an attention seeker... He literally has no social media, doesn't like speaking to the media, and is the quietest star in the league

[duncan2k5]

U ppl are so stupid... Kawhi isn't going to that drama filled shit show LA to be apart of the lebron media train

[John B]

If scumbag joins Lakers, the Holts should really sue Kawhi for that 18mil and damages. I hate these beta superstars getting away with colluding, mis-representation of their team, breach of contract. Fuck Kawhi!

[John B]

Ur argument was completely invalid when u said Kawhi loves attention... Hate him all u want... But one thing that guy isn't is an attention seeker... He literally has no social media, doesn't like speaking to the media, and is the quietest star in the league
Kawhi is a perfect passive aggressive. He’s insecure around great men like Timmy, Manu, Pop. He hides behind his greedy uncle. He’ll talk behind your back. Sure he could focus on getting great basketball player, coz that’s all he knows to make up for his insecurities. Fuck Kawhi! :pctoss:lol

[duncan2k5]

Kawhi is a perfect passive aggressive. He’s insecure around great men like Timmy, Manu, Pop. He hides behind his greedy uncle. He’ll talk behind your back. Sure he could focus on getting great basketball player, coz that’s all he knows to make up for his insecurities. Fuck Kawhi! :pctoss:lol

Whose back has he talked behind? From all accounts, the complete opposite has been happening to him... But let's defend the Spurs by any means necessary, right?

[Rusty]

Ur argument was completely invalid when u said Kawhi loves attention... Hate him all u want... But one thing that guy isn't is an attention seeker... He literally has no social media, doesn't like speaking to the media, and is the quietest star in the league

Kawhi doesn't but Uncle Dennis loves it. All this attention Kawhi is getting from Lakers/Clippers/Nets/Knicks is good for Kawhi's brand because he's the most sought after FA

[John B]

Whose back has he talked behind? From all accounts, the complete opposite has been happening to him... But let's defend the Spurs by any means necessary, right?
That VanFleet “Fuck Pop” has Kawhi all-over. I’m sure he’s talking with his new friends, or at least should put a stop to that, maybe “hey that’s not cool man.” That guy’s a douche

[duncan2k5]

Kawhi doesn't but Uncle Dennis loves it. All this attention Kawhi is getting from Lakers/Clippers/Nets/Knicks is good for Kawhi's brand because he's the most sought after FA

But that's not what the poster said... He said Kawhi... He is 100% wrong

[dbreiden83080]

U ppl are so stupid... Kawhi isn't going to that drama filled shit show LA to be apart of the lebron media train

I am seriously hoping that he does not. I really am. But honestly I think it’s going to happen. The culture of the players today they just team up as opposed to competing. This is the culture.

If he loves Los Angeles so much fine, go to the clippers. They are dying to have you. They are doing everything to recruit you. So go play there.

[Rusty]

But that's not what the poster said... He said Kawhi... He is 100% wrong

My post had nothing to with that the other poster said. I'm just stating my own opinion on Kawhi and Uncle Dennis

[NickiRasgo]

What do the Lakers pieces have to do with it? Lakers pieces suck and Kawhi is in LA either way.


What Lakers' pieces? Do people not remember that Lakers' offers were underwhelming - they certainly did not offer for Kawhi what they offered for AD. It seems like eventually the Spurs were wiling to deal with the Lakers but never received an acceptable offer.

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/7/2/17524398/lebron-james-lakers-offseason

I'm not saying the Lakers' pieces are good but it's actually upsetting that the Lakers was able to use those pieces to get AD then could get Kawhi.
Maybe the Spurs should've granted Kawhi's request and just sent him to the Clippers instead with multiple future picks involve.

What happened/could happen are:
- Sent Kawhi away from Los Angeles and got an underwhelming return from the Raptors
- Raptors won a championship with Kawhi
- Kawhi could sign with the Lakers

Maybe what the Spurs should do and what could happen are:
- Sent him to Los Angeles not named the Lakers but the Clippers with a decent return which includes a player, a 13th and 14th 2018 first round draft picks and future first round draft picks
- Clippers won't win a title but they got Kawhi
- Spurs could work on this upcoming off-season with Tobias Harris being a free agent

I know I'm kinda biased because we know the results already but Pop should've been opened with dealing atleast with the Clippers, it ain't Lakers anyway.

[99 Problems]

If Kawa was at Clips last season he just wins it there. Jerry would have strengthened the side mid season just like Ujiri did. That lot looked fairly decent against the Golden Fake tbh and with Kawawa and additions like Gasol, Kawhmichael hands Golden Fake their ASS in the WCF.

[james evans]

That VanFleet “Fuck Pop” has Kawhi all-over. I’m sure he’s talking with his new friends, or at least should put a stop to that, maybe “hey that’s not cool man.” That guy’s a douche
man if you don't get the fuck out of here with that bullshit hahaha. Vanfleet can say what the fuck he wants. If Popvich your dad?

[NickiRasgo]

If Kawa was at Clips last season he just wins it there. Jerry would have strengthened the side mid season just like Ujiri did. That lot looked fairly decent against the Golden Fake tbh and with Kawawa and additions like Gasol, Kawhmichael hands Golden Fake their ASS in the WCF.

Which is totally fine and atleast it's not the Lakers. This would pissed of the Lakers and the Lakers' fans it that happened. If Kawhi went to Lakers this off-season, this will make the Spurs more a laughing matter in the league. If he leaves the Raptors, Raptors' fans won't be pissed because they knew he's possibly rental anyway and Kawhi gave them a championship already. Who do you think will be pissed if he signs with the Lakers? We know the answer already.

[MoSpur02]

I simply don’t understand the mentality of the players today with this bullshit. Michael Jordan became probably the greatest player of all time by destroying all of his rivals. Now we have players that simply want to team up and do it together. So basically nobody stands out when that happens. It doesn’t even make sense to me.

This. Its just my opinion, but I blame LeBron after he teamed up with Wade and Bosh. Since then it seems to me like all these guys wanna do is team up with other superstars. The NBA is starting to look like a grown-up AAU league. This is why to me MJ is the greatest. He wanted to destroy his competitors, not join them.

[MoSpur02]

Kawhitter knows he'll never play a full season again. He's damaged goods with a limited shelf-life. Fuck that dude, I hope he does go to LA because they will have 0 dollars to fortify the rest of their roster. Good luck with that. Those 3 dudes will be battling to see who misses the most games. James dealt with his first injury-plagued season and now he'll get two teammates that can't stay healthy. Go on Kawhi - Do EXACTLY what you've been planning for years.

If the Lakers do in fact land Kawhi I hope the day comes where we see ADr, LeBron, and Kawhi in street clothes due to simultaneous injuries sitting behind the bench during the season and the Lakers playing with scrubs getting smoked by 20 + points on a regular basis.

[Harry Callahan]

What's the point of having 30 teams in the league now? Really.....teams that do the right things in drafting, scouting, developing players do not see the benefit of it in the long run. Any NBA team can provide multi generational wealth to the top players. That is not good enough for the current crop of NBA "stars" anymore. Is there any top 20 player in the league now that is a decent, likable person? There might be a few, but the bulk of the top tier guys a selfish Azzhats with zero self awareness.

These thin-skinned, lying, colluding players just set up their own personal safe spaces to try and guarantee success. At least the Spurs could overcome the obstacles placed in front of them as a small market team for a long long time. Now that's over - there's hardly any time to build something up before a completely incompetent train wreck franchise - such as the Clippers for most of its history or the Lakers (of the last eight or nine years) poaches your players. The entire Lakers front office and coaching staff has done a horrible job most of the last ten years - recent events don't change that fact.

If players don't really have any loyalty to a franchise that provides a successful environment, why should fans? Frankly, I don't see much difference between nephew/uncle fester group and the guy that steals money from his employer by setting up a fraudulent/fake vendor banking account and then cutting company checks to the fake vendor. I really don't - what they did was straight up theft. Today's NBA is as legit as the WWE or whatever the Vince McMahon controlled organization is currently. In my view, dirt bag stole his 2017-18 salary. There is no other way to describe the situation realistically.

[Harry Callahan]

This. Its just my opinion, but I blame LeBron after he teamed up with Wade and Bosh. Since then it seems to me like all these guys wanna do is team up with other superstars. The NBA is starting to look like a grown-up AAU league. This is why to me MJ is the greatest. He wanted to destroy his competitors, not join them.

Spot on.......I was thinking the same thing. Todays NBA is not a legitimate league anymore. The NFL has its issues, but well run organizations can still succeed and be the best. Too many good players are needed to be a Super Bowl winner. You can't steal one or two players and win it all for the most part.

[GreekSpursfan]

This. Its just my opinion, but I blame LeBron after he teamed up with Wade and Bosh. Since then it seems to me like all these guys wanna do is team up with other superstars. The NBA is starting to look like a grown-up AAU league. This is why to me MJ is the greatest. He wanted to destroy his competitors, not join them.

I agree with the first part but MJ had the best sidekick in the history of the game imo, take him out and he goes nowhere fast.

[Dejounte]

I dont agree that it makes the Spurs look bad if the Lakers get Kawhi. I think its the opposite. They caught wind of what was happening early and were not going to support the colluding assholes. Also it wasnt that Kawhi wanted to leave because the Spurs treated him badly, it would be that he just wanted to badly go to the Lakers and form a super team and get massive endorsements. Worst case is that he really isnt injured and has been playing a 2 year game with everyone on his injury and goes to the Lakers to form a 10 year dynasty with them. But hopefully it is real and see a short title run for the Lakers because their big 3 is a bunch of crippled superstars.

[r0drig0lac]

I agree with the first part but MJ had the best sidekick in the history of the game imo, take him out and he goes nowhere fast.

he was drafted* and developed by Chicago, different situations, MJ is not only the greatest but also the best player in history.

[MoSpur02]

he was drafted* and developed by Chicago, different situations, MJ is not only the greatest but also the best player in history.

This. Scottie was drafted by Seattle and traded to Chicago. Jordan didn't recruit or team up with him during free agency.

[2Cleva]

So y'all mad FA exists or that players are having an active role in building a team and not just trusting FO? Either way ' - bad argument.

Meanwhile....


https://youtu.be/bj63nhV3VuU

[rasuo214]

This. Scottie was drafted by Seattle and traded to Chicago. Jordan didn't recruit or team up with him during free agency.

Jordan was still on a team that was good enough without him to make it to the Eastern Conf. Semis and both times the Bulls lost to the eventual Eastern Conference Finals representative (Magic and Knicks). The 3 years before the Bulls drafted Pippen they were a below .500 team and lost in the 1st round in the playoffs. Lebron at 2 years younger than Jordan only had 1 losing season and carried a Cavs team surrounded by a bunch of scrubs to the Finals by his 4 year, something Jordan couldn't do. Is that to say that Lebron is better than MJ? No, but Lebron certainly did more without help than Jordan ever did.

[loveforthegame]

https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/status/1144993285901099008

[RD2191]

https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/status/1144993285901099008

:lol for fucks sake

[loveforthegame]

^ Agreed. I can’t wait for this to be over.

[Uriel]

https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/status/1144993285901099008
Go to the Knicks, Kawhi. And take Durant with you.

[Legacy]

Just go to the Clipps, Kawhi (my original prediction) if all you ever wanted was to go back home.

[BillMc]

:lol for fucks sake

Yeah. This league is going to Hell. Everyone trying to game the system.

[daslicer]

What's the point of having 30 teams in the league now? Really.....teams that do the right things in drafting, scouting, developing players do not see the benefit of it in the long run. Any NBA team can provide multi generational wealth to the top players. That is not good enough for the current crop of NBA "stars" anymore. Is there any top 20 player in the league now that is a decent, likable person? There might be a few, but the bulk of the top tier guys a selfish Azzhats with zero self awareness.

These thin-skinned, lying, colluding players just set up their own personal safe spaces to try and guarantee success. At least the Spurs could overcome the obstacles placed in front of them as a small market team for a long long time. Now that's over - there's hardly any time to build something up before a completely incompetent train wreck franchise - such as the Clippers for most of its history or the Lakers (of the last eight or nine years) poaches your players. The entire Lakers front office and coaching staff has done a horrible job most of the last ten years - recent events don't change that fact.

If players don't really have any loyalty to a franchise that provides a successful environment, why should fans? Frankly, I don't see much difference between nephew/uncle fester group and the guy that steals money from his employer by setting up a fraudulent/fake vendor banking account and then cutting company checks to the fake vendor. I really don't - what they did was straight up theft. Today's NBA is as legit as the WWE or whatever the Vince McMahon controlled organization is currently. In my view, dirt bag stole his 2017-18 salary. There is no other way to describe the situation realistically.

I agree with you 100 percent. For me the last week or so I have thought about how the NBA has become a lot like WWE that if #2 signs with the Lakers that I can't even get angry because it's just par for the course. Granted I will still watch the NBA because I like basketball but at the same time I'm no longer going to take whoever wins the title seriously.

Anyways #2 going to the Lakers makes me think of this WWE clip of the Rock selling out and teaming up with Vince McMahon.

Tidqddcuifs

[steak n eggs]

He should just go back to Toronto where they kiss his ass, won a title and would be on the 2nd year with the same team for a possible repeat. He'd rather choose joining a mentally fragile player that basically called him a role player? Not to mention Durant is out a year? I don't buy it. I think these people just throw shit at the wall to see what sticks.

[daslicer]

^ Agreed. I can’t wait for this to be over.

If #2 stays with the Raptors I hope he signs a 5 year deal and not do a 1+1 because then we will be subjugated to this bs again next year.

[Legacy]

:lmao Kiwi and Uncle Fester taking the entire NBA for a "ride" because they're still pissed at Pop & Company

[K...]

y'all remember when the players hired that union rep that was going to get them a better deal? How is this free agency/superteam mania good for that? I feel like Lebron is selfish so i don't really expect him to champion this. Durant and Kawhi are insecure. Gonna be dire when the small markets come for blood about stars being bitches.

[Twisted_Dawg]

If #2 stays with the Raptors I hope he signs a 5 year deal and not do a 1+1 because then we will be subjugated to this bs again next year.

Is it still allowed for a player to sign a 5 year contract, with a 2 year player option? If so, Kawhi should do that with Toronto. Return to a stable situation and perhaps ring again, let the other teams (Lakers, Celtics, 76ers, Bucks, and Clips) settled down, then decide the best course in two years.

[r0drig0lac]

Go to the Knicks, Kawhi. And take Durant with you.

[bic50]

https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/status/1144993285901099008
Seems like everyday it’s something else. Just yesterday he was going to join lebron :lol

[JeffDuncan]

Kids today. :lol The whole world is new to them. Not that I'm that old, yet, but I do know a little history.

OMG, players are going to different teams! It'll destroy the whole league! The sky is falling! The sky is falling!

Look up how the Spurs got George Gervin. (Which really did play a role in the end of the Squires, and the ABA.) Then look up how Babe Ruth went to the Yankees. In 1919. Then that Yankees superteam dominated baseball so overwhelmingly that it totally destroyed the sport and baseball doesn't even exist today!

Har har har. But yeah, I know, the sky is falling.

[bic50]

:lmao Kiwi and Uncle Fester taking the entire NBA for a "ride" because they're still pissed at Pop & Company
Pretty sure they’re over it. It’s been a year. You guys on the other hand

[Clipper Nation]

Kids today. :lol The whole world is new to them. Not that I'm that old, yet, but I do know a little history.

OMG, players are going to different teams! It'll destroy the whole league! The sky is falling! The sky is falling!

Look up how the Spurs got George Gervin. (Which really did play a role in the end of the Squires, and the ABA.) Then look up how Babe Ruth went to the Yankees. In 1919. Then that Yankees superteam dominated baseball so overwhelmingly that it totally destroyed the sport and baseball doesn't even exist today!

Har har har. But yeah, I know, the sky is falling.

The difference here is that now it's all player-driven. And yes, that distinction matters. Smart management is the only hope most franchises in this league have of ever winning anything. If even that doesn't get rewarded anymore, then the majority of the league will never have a chance, and there's no point in anyone (outside of a select handful of fanbases) investing their time or money in the NBA anymore.

[Legacy]

Thank you Jesus for dat ignore list option. :hat

[dbreiden83080]

This. Its just my opinion, but I blame LeBron after he teamed up with Wade and Bosh. Since then it seems to me like all these guys wanna do is team up with other superstars. The NBA is starting to look like a grown-up AAU league. This is why to me MJ is the greatest. He wanted to destroy his competitors, not join them.

Muddies up the legacies and conversation altogether. KD wins 2 rings in GS and it means what? Not much to me. He failed in OKC with a lot of talent around him. GS was so stacked it was impossible not to win. Number 2 goes to LA and wins 1 or 2 more again so what? Team is so stacked it is impossible not to win. And for Lebron who is to trying to catch Jordan in the minds of many, this is NOT the way to do it.. This shit is destroying the league..

[dbreiden83080]

What's the point of having 30 teams in the league now? Really.....teams that do the right things in drafting, scouting, developing players do not see the benefit of it in the long run. Any NBA team can provide multi generational wealth to the top players. That is not good enough for the current crop of NBA "stars" anymore. Is there any top 20 player in the league now that is a decent, likable person? There might be a few, but the bulk of the top tier guys a selfish Azzhats with zero self awareness.

These thin-skinned, lying, colluding players just set up their own personal safe spaces to try and guarantee success. At least the Spurs could overcome the obstacles placed in front of them as a small market team for a long long time. Now that's over - there's hardly any time to build something up before a completely incompetent train wreck franchise - such as the Clippers for most of its history or the Lakers (of the last eight or nine years) poaches your players. The entire Lakers front office and coaching staff has done a horrible job most of the last ten years - recent events don't change that fact.


Excellent post. And the example set for guys coming into the league trying to become the next superstars is going to wreck the league. Kids like Zion see KD team up in GS, now maybe Number 2 in LA along with AD and Lebron. So after 4 years or so in NO, he will call up some superstar buddies and go to LA or NY, or Boston or wherever in this era of winning rings the easy way. Maybe a new CBA will have to address this, as smaller market teams just keep getting wrecked with this collusion.

[dbreiden83080]

I agree with the first part but MJ had the best sidekick in the history of the game imo, take him out and he goes nowhere fast.

Jordan after 3 years of losing did not call up Isiah Thomas (He hated his guts) and ask to play on the Pistons. And Jordan's rivals did not pull that shit either. Players stood for something back then. It was about winning the right way. Teaming up proves nothing.

[JeffDuncan]

The difference here is that now it's all player-driven. ...

Or injury driven. Durant and Klay say hi!

Or luck driven. Like the T Wolves drafting Jonny Flynn instead of Steph Curry.

Or maybe it's all become uncle driven!

Kareem went from the Bucks to the Lakers just because he personally wanted to, btw. Do you know how many years ago that was? Of course it totally destroyed the Bucks, who don't even exist anymore, and who never had another chance at an MVP player. (Giannis says hi!)

But sure, tell me more about the sky falling.

[peacemaker885]

Now the players choose the team. Small market suffers again.

[TheGoatishere]

Which is totally fine and atleast it's not the Lakers. This would pissed of the Lakers and the Lakers' fans it that happened. If Kawhi went to Lakers this off-season, this will make the Spurs more a laughing matter in the league. If he leaves the Raptors, Raptors' fans won't be pissed because they knew he's possibly rental anyway and Kawhi gave them a championship already. Who do you think will be pissed if he signs with the Lakers? We know the answer already.

Your wrong the raptor fans on realgm have it clear that they wouldn’t cheer for kawhi if he went to the lakers

[Genovaswitness]

Jordan after 3 years of losing did not call up Isiah Thomas (He hated his guts) and ask to play on the Pistons. And Jordan's rivals did not pull that shit either. Players stood for something back then. It was about winning the right way. Teaming up proves nothing.

cuck mentality tbh

[JeffDuncan]

Jordan after 3 years of losing did not call up Isiah Thomas (He hated his guts) and ask to play on the Pistons. And Jordan's rivals did not pull that shit either. Players stood for something back then. It was about winning the right way. Teaming up proves nothing.

I especially like the story about MJ punching Steve Kerr during practice. MJ knew the right way to win! Beat the crap out of your teammates!

[weebo]

So now KL is going to the lakers to be The Kang's beta faggot and help Kang cement GOAT status by helping him win a few more chips???

[Realdeal1]

So many rumors .. first kawhi is staying in Toronto .. then he’s open to joining Lebron /AD and wants Magic Johnson in the lakers meeting and now kahwi and KD planning to play together on either knicks or clippers:lmao:lmao:lmao kawhi gonna drag this all week I bet

[weebo]

Or injury driven. Durant and Klay say hi!

Or luck driven. Like the T Wolves drafting Jonny Flynn instead of Steph Curry.

Or maybe it's all become uncle driven!

Kareem went from the Bucks to the Lakers just because he personally wanted to, btw. Do you know how many years ago that was? Of course it totally destroyed the Bucks, who don't even exist anymore, and who never had another chance at an MVP player. (Giannis says hi!)

But sure, tell me more about the sky falling.

You're missing the point. The reason the NFL is successful is because on any given Sunday...etc. With players forming super teams, the level of competition suffers to the point where only a couple of teams have an actual chance of winning the Chip...Why would casuals want to invest time, MONEY, and energy when they know their home team has no shot vs the latest superteam(s)...sure the diehards will still cheer for thier favorite team but the diehards alone can't sustain franchises...attendances goes down...merch sales take a hit...teams stop making profits...etc

[lmbebo]

Didn't KD call Kwahi a system player and not a true superstar?

[BackHome]

So many rumors .. first kawhi is staying in Toronto .. then he’s open to joining Lebron /AD and wants Magic Johnson in the lakers meeting and now kahwi and KD planning to play together on either knicks or clippers:lmao:lmao:lmao kawhi gonna drag this all week I bet

It is all optics he has to wait until the last moment so him and Uncle Fester can make a huge drama news splash. I see them together crying saying how hard and emotional stressful the decision was but they are leaving CANADA and coming back to AMERICA going to (Clippers, Nets, Philly). Then his Uncle will say KY is so emotionally drained please respect his privacy and no questions

[gambit1990]

fuck kd. don’t join him.

[sasaint]

Excellent post. And the example set for guys coming into the league trying to become the next superstars is going to wreck the league. Kids like Zion see KD team up in GS, now maybe Number 2 in LA along with AD and Lebron. So after 4 years or so in NO, he will call up some superstar buddies and go to LA or NY, or Boston or wherever in this era of winning rings the easy way. Maybe a new CBA will have to address this, as smaller market teams just keep getting wrecked with this collusion.

I doubt a new CBA would address this. Frankly, the league office doesn’t see it as an issue at all since most NBA fans are casuals who easily change their allegiance to these super teams and buy their merchandise.

[cool cat]

So many rumors .. first kawhi is staying in Toronto .. then he’s open to joining Lebron /AD and wants Magic Johnson in the lakers meeting and now kahwi and KD planning to play together on either knicks or clippers:lmao:lmao:lmao kawhi gonna drag this all week I bet

Kawhi not doing anything, he is in the back of the car with his coloring book and happy meal because he was a good boy winning the championship. Uncle Dennis is the man behind the wheel of this vehicle.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/1145066306686742528

[FkLA]

You're missing the point. The reason the NFL is successful is because on any given Sunday...etc. With players forming super teams, the level of competition suffers to the point where only a couple of teams have an actual chance of winning the Chip...Why would casuals want to invest time, MONEY, and energy when they know their home team has no shot vs the latest superteam(s)...sure the diehards will still cheer for thier favorite team but the diehards alone can't sustain franchises...attendances goes down...merch sales take a hit...teams stop making profits...etc

The NBA doesn't give a fuck and neither do the small market owners since revenue is shared. Casuals just jump on the newest bandwagon too. It sucks but that's the reality.

I'd like to say I'd quit the NBA if another bullshit superteam formed but I'd probably stil watch my Spurs. Wouldn't watch many of the other games though.

[Capt Bringdown]

Leonard's demand that Magic attend the meeting with the Lakers is a bizarre request, as NBA rules preclude Magic from attending.
Surely, Leonard's camp knows this?

Perhaps this request is a way for Leonard's camp to tell the Lakers, "Look what you might have had before you got rid of Magic."

[Harry Callahan]

Kids today. :lol The whole world is new to them. Not that I'm that old, yet, but I do know a little history.

OMG, players are going to different teams! It'll destroy the whole league! The sky is falling! The sky is falling!

Look up how the Spurs got George Gervin. (Which really did play a role in the end of the Squires, and the ABA.) Then look up how Babe Ruth went to the Yankees. In 1919. Then that Yankees superteam dominated baseball so overwhelmingly that it totally destroyed the sport and baseball doesn't even exist today!

Har har har. But yeah, I know, the sky is falling.

I'm aware of the Gervin story. Contract bought for $250K by Angelo Drossos and the ownership group. The ABA was dying and not going the right direction by the time Gervin's contract was purchased (a court case upheld the deal for SA). The ABA was already contracting and becoming non-viable financially. A merger took awhile, but that was the end game for the ABA (and the NBA) to snuff out some of the salary escalation.

There will likely be a work stoppage in in couple of years for the NBA - the owners and players do not see eye to eye right now.

[Harry Callahan]

The NBA doesn't give a fuck and neither do the small market owners since revenue is shared. Casuals just jump on the newest bandwagon too. It sucks but that's the reality.

I'd like to say I'd quit the NBA if another bullshit superteam formed but I'd probably stil watch my Spurs. Wouldn't watch many of the other games though.

I hear you. I have been a Spurs fan for such a long time I'll always have interest in them. I cannot abide by a collection of half wits and morons (LAL ownership and management) being rewarded with upper echelon players who quit on their current teams.

[Harry Callahan]

Or injury driven. Durant and Klay say hi!

Or luck driven. Like the T Wolves drafting Jonny Flynn instead of Steph Curry.

Or maybe it's all become uncle driven!

Kareem went from the Bucks to the Lakers just because he personally wanted to, btw. Do you know how many years ago that was? Of course it totally destroyed the Bucks, who don't even exist anymore, and who never had another chance at an MVP player. (Giannis says hi!)

But sure, tell me more about the sky falling.

The Bucks have often been an afterthought most of the last 42 years since Jabbar left. They got a package of crap in exchange for Kareem. Its the same story over and over. Its a minor miracle the Spurs won so many LOBs - Duncan was not a self absorbed AHole.

[tonight...you]

Kawhi can live forever, or die this second.
My face will be the same either way.

[weebo]

The NBA doesn't give a fuck and neither do the small market owners since revenue is shared. Casuals just jump on the newest bandwagon too. It sucks but that's the reality.

I'd like to say I'd quit the NBA if another bullshit superteam formed but I'd probably stil watch my Spurs. Wouldn't watch many of the other games though.

Bro, min amount of casuals jump on bandwagons for teams that aren't from area...ie warriors, heat...you know guys like Gambit...but the real casuals...you know the ones that hardly-never follow the NBA types join in when there is buzz around the home,state, national (toronato)...ya you can survive with having superteams and a lot of tomato cans but eventually all that shit catches up

[GreekSpursfan]

Even if another superteam is about to form we have to remind ourselves that injuries do happen. A team won the chip a few days ago because of that. Of course i'm gonna continue to watch the Spurs and a few other selective games.

[HarlemHeat37]

The only real superteam in recent history was the Durant Warriors and they only won 2 titles, it hasn't done anything to the NBA:lol

Superteams are fine when there's competition..the 80s had several of them and everybody loved it..

[tonight...you]

The only real superteam in recent history was the Durant Warriors and they only won 2 titles, it hasn't done anything to the NBA:lol

Superteams are fine when there's competition..the 80s had several of them and everybody loved it..
Yeah... the Heatles didn't go get their not 1, not 2, not 3, but...
Never gonna get it, never gonna get it - to quote En Vogue.

[loveforthegame]

https://mobile.twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1145141937760014336

:lol

[HarlemHeat37]

Clippers must be throwing some serious money at these reporters, tbh, particularly Woj..

[Clipper Nation]

Clippers must be throwing some serious money at these reporters, tbh, particularly Woj..

This has to be the dumbest conspiracy theory I've ever heard, tbh. It would be a colossal waste of money on Ballmer's part. At the end of the day, the Clippers either sign these guys or they don't. Nothing Woj tweets out between now and signing day is going to change the outcome once the big names make their decisions.

Laker fans are just pushing this nonsense because they're furious that the Clippers are getting some positive buzz from the media for the first time ever. What they keep ignoring is that the Clippers are getting positive buzz because we have a great front office that has kept pulling off savvy moves.

[apalisoc_9]

This has to be the dumbest conspiracy theory I've ever heard, tbh. It would be a colossal waste of money on Ballmer's part. At the end of the day, the Clippers either sign these guys or they don't. Nothing Woj tweets out between now and signing day is going to change the outcome once the big names make their decisions.

Laker fans are just pushing this nonsense because they're furious that the Clippers are getting some positive buzz from the media for the first time ever. What they keep ignoring is that the Clippers are getting positive buzz because we have a great front office that has kept pulling off savvy moves.

You think kawhi signs?

[bic50]

Kawhi not doing anything, he is in the back of the car with his coloring book and happy meal because he was a good boy winning the championship. Uncle Dennis is the man behind the wheel of this vehicle.
You rally believe Kawhi isn’t doing anything? I bet Kawhi is loving all this

[Clipper Nation]

You think kawhi signs?

I honestly have no idea at this point. I do like our chances better now than I have ever since he made that shot against Philly, though.

[rasuo214]

All these rumors are media and team driven. Kawhi is out vacationing and enjoying his b-day. He barely talks as is and hates the media so you know he isn't leaking shit to them. Since his destination is a mystery it has caused the media to go into a frenzy speculating all these scenarios. This is probably ESPN's favorite time of the NBA season because it's drama filled and they can make up whatever BS they want

[dbreiden83080]

The only real superteam in recent history was the Durant Warriors and they only won 2 titles, it hasn't done anything to the NBA:lol

Superteams are fine when there's competition..the 80s had several of them and everybody loved it..

The 80's had Magic and the Lakers, Larry and the Celts, and Thomas and the Pistons all loaded and going at it. The 80's did not have Larry losing to the Lakers, and then running to play SF for them.. Or Thomas running to play PG for the Celts..

[offset formation]

Kawhitter knows he'll never play a full season again. He's damaged goods with a limited shelf-life. Fuck that dude, I hope he does go to LA because they will have 0 dollars to fortify the rest of their roster. Good luck with that. Those 3 dudes will be battling to see who misses the most games. James dealt with his first injury-plagued season and now he'll get two teammates that can't stay healthy. Go on Kawhi - Do EXACTLY what you've been planning for years.

Yep maxed out on three players with Kuzma set to get paid next year. Lol.

They're gonna have a bench full of old vets taking league-minimum contracts.

So pathetic that Lakers just buy their success. With no bit of actual skill to put it all together.

[gambit1990]

if it wasn't for zaza then the spurs would be the kings of the basketball world...

they would've beaten durant's warriors, which would've sent them back to the drawing board... there really wasn't even other competition just a couple years ago. spurs would've demolished the cavs in the finals.

i had been wanting to see the kawhi & la / the spurs without tony... we got to for a bit and the spurs were up what, 28 points against the warriors? it's sad things went off a cliff after that.

[gambit1990]

kawhi & uncle d*** might've still wanted out but the spurs would've repeated if they hadn't asked for a trade before defending the '17 title.

[dbreiden83080]

It scares me that basically every great player in the league today is a pussy. Because the example they are setting for young guys is just that. Be a fucking pussy. Don’t compete just be a fucking pussy. This shit has gotten completely out of control. As Spurs fans one of the reasons we love Tim Duncan so much was his competitiveness, and his loyalty. Imagine after a couple of tough playoff losses, if he said I am joining Shaq, Kobe and the Lakers. I mean it’s fucking insane what is going on right now in this league.

[Legacy]

It scares me that basically every great player in the league today is a pussy. Because the example they are setting for young guys is just that. Be a fucking pussy. Don’t compete just be a fucking pussy. This shit has gotten completely out of control. As Spurs fans one of the reasons we love Tim Duncan so much was his competitiveness, and his loyalty. Imagine after a couple of tough playoff losses, if he said I am joining Shaq, Kobe and the Lakers. I mean it’s fucking insane what is going on right now in this league.

My nigga... :smokin

[gambit1990]

It scares me that basically every great player in the league today is a pussy. Because the example they are setting for young guys is just that. Be a fucking pussy. Don’t compete just be a fucking pussy. This shit has gotten completely out of control. As Spurs fans one of the reasons we love Tim Duncan so much was his competitiveness, and his loyalty. Imagine after a couple of tough playoff losses, if he said I am joining Shaq, Kobe and the Lakers. I mean it’s fucking insane what is going on right now in this league.
i really don't think every great player today is a pussy.

this is durant's fault. if you want to win now you will need help or be embarrassed. respect to td, totally. but if jason kidd went to join kobe and shaq then it wouldn't that unlikely for td to wanna join up with another big star.

[spurraider21]

It scares me that basically every great player in the league today is a pussy. Because the example they are setting for young guys is just that. Be a fucking pussy. Don’t compete just be a fucking pussy. This shit has gotten completely out of control. As Spurs fans one of the reasons we love Tim Duncan so much was his competitiveness, and his loyalty. Imagine after a couple of tough playoff losses, if he said I am joining Shaq, Kobe and the Lakers. I mean it’s fucking insane what is going on right now in this league.
complain about other people being pussies while at the same time saying that you are actually scared of other people being pussies

[JeffDuncan]

You're missing the point. ...

You're missing the point, and there is no way to explain anything to you, because you felt a little bump on the head, and now you are absolutely certain the sky is falling.



The reason the NFL is successful is because ...


... people like football.



With players forming super teams, the level of competition suffers to the point where only a couple of teams have an actual chance of winning the Chip...


Sure, I remember reading in some dusty history book about when the Celtics won 8 titles in a row, and it totally destroyed professional basketball in the U.S. so that nothing like the old NBA even exists now.

No, wait.

You base all your conclusions on your belief that the world began when the sun rose yesterday morning.



Why would casuals want to invest time, MONEY, and energy when they know their home team has no shot vs the latest superteam(s)...


All you're doing is trying to talk yourself out of buying a Keldon Johnson jersey.




... sure the diehards will still cheer for thier favorite team but the diehards alone can't sustain franchises...attendances goes down...merch sales take a hit...teams stop making profits...etc

But of course we can't be talking about the NBA because according to you the Celtics totally destroyed the NBA in 1966.

[dbreiden83080]

complain about other people being pussies while at the same time saying that you are actually scared of other people being pussies

I am talking about the health of the overall game today. Don’t give a shit if the spurs lose badly the next 10 years. But if every great player thinks competing is a bad thing. Yeah the game is pretty much in a bad place.

[dbreiden83080]

You're missing the point, and there is no way to explain anything to you, because you felt a little bump on the head, and now you are absolutely certain the sky is falling.



... people like football.



Sure, I remember reading in some dusty history book about when the Celtics won 8 titles in a row, and it totally destroyed professional basketball in the U.S. so that nothing like the old NBA even exists now.

No, wait.

You base all your conclusions on your belief that the world began when the sun rose yesterday morning.



All you're doing is trying to talk yourself out of buying a Keldon Johnson jersey.




But of course we can't be talking about the NBA because according to you the Celtics totally destroyed the NBA in 1966.

Let me ask you a question? How exactly do you evaluate the legacy of a player in the game today? Because when it comes to players like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, they did what they did with their teams and they busted their asses. Today all anybody wants to do is team up and stack the deck. I can’t evaluate a players legacy that way. KD was striking out in Oklahoma City. Then he goes to a stacked team in Golden State and wins. How does that advance the legacy of a player. Ewing Could have won championships had he been a complete bitch and joined the Chicago Bulls.

[apalisoc_9]

Guys. Its over. Better to close this thread imo.

If he moves to LA with lakers..ill attempt to give up basketball.

Just not fun anymore.

[JeffDuncan]

Let me ask you a question? How exactly do you evaluate the legacy of a player in the game today? ...


Let me ask you a question. How much time do you spend watching the sports talking heads shows? Player legacy??

Go out into the fresh air and take a walk around the block sometime. It will be good for you.

What are you doing, auditioning to replace Stephen A. Smith?

[dbreiden83080]

Guys. Its over. Better to close this thread imo.

If he moves to LA with lakers..ill attempt to give up basketball.

Just not fun anymore.

You don’t seem to get it. The direction the league is heading is the worst possible direction. You need to look at it from a historical standpoint. If every great player in the league from basically 1960 until the present simply joined up and tried to stack the deck. How the fuck do you evaluate the legacy of a player? Who is the top dog? All they do is stack the teams and try to outdo each other based on talent? It’s not about competition anymore. Jordan Has six NBA championships. I don’t think he would have 6 if Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller, and Karl Malone all played on the same team. Do you get it now?

[dbreiden83080]

Let me ask you a question. How much time do you spend watching the sports talking heads shows? Player legacy??

Go out into the fresh air and take a walk around the block sometime. It will be good for you.

What are you doing, auditioning to replace Stephen A. Smith?

So you have no answer to my question whatsoever? OK you could’ve just said that.

[JeffDuncan]

Guys. Its over. Better to close this thread imo.

If he moves to LA with lakers..ill attempt to give up basketball.

Just not fun anymore.

In other words, you're not a Spurs fan, and you don't like basketball.

Do you know why the average fan goes to a basketball game? Do you?

It's because he likes watching basketball.

[bic50]

It scares me that basically every great player in the league today is a pussy. Because the example they are setting for young guys is just that. Be a fucking pussy. Don’t compete just be a fucking pussy. This shit has gotten completely out of control. As Spurs fans one of the reasons we love Tim Duncan so much was his competitiveness, and his loyalty. Imagine after a couple of tough playoff losses, if he said I am joining Shaq, Kobe and the Lakers. I mean it’s fucking insane what is going on right now in this league.
The media and fans have a lot to do with that. The media and fans will tear players down if they don’t ring. Kd is talked about as the best player in the world despite what he did.

[bic50]

Kawhitter knows he'll never play a full season again. He's damaged goods with a limited shelf-life. Fuck that dude, I hope he does go to LA because they will have 0 dollars to fortify the rest of their roster. Good luck with that. Those 3 dudes will be battling to see who misses the most games. James dealt with his first injury-plagued season and now he'll get two teammates that can't stay healthy. Go on Kawhi - Do EXACTLY what you've been planning for years.
hes never played a full season ever. He’s one of the top players in the world. All this damaged goods talk is ridiculous.

[childishbambi]

KD was already number 1 when he joined the Warriors. Joining the Warriors cemented it even more when they showed him how to play defense.

[tmtcsc]

All this damaged goods talk is ridiculous.

I agree - one of the best players in the world. However, if you don't think this dude is damaged goods, you're not being realistic. He doesn't have an injury that can be fixed with surgery. He has a chronic condition that needs to be managed by limiting his playing time. If a team can afford to let him just sit out 25% of the season, more power to them. He was fantastic in the playoffs but he admittedly said it wouldn't have been possible had the Raptors not let him skip a large chunk of the season.

[offset formation]

Yeah. This league is going to Hell. Everyone trying to game the system.

It's what makes the Spurs' way so special. I'd be embarrassed to be a Lakers fan.

[duncan2k5]

I agree - one of the best players in the world. However, if you don't think this dude is damaged goods, you're not being realistic. He doesn't have an injury that can be fixed with surgery. He has a chronic condition that needs to be managed by limiting his playing time. If a team can afford to let him just sit out 25% of the season, more power to them. He was fantastic in the playoffs but he admittedly said it wouldn't have been possible had the Raptors not let him skip a large chunk of the season.

But I thought he was faking it... Now he is chronically injured?

[dbreiden83080]

i really don't think every great player today is a pussy.

this is durant's fault. if you want to win now you will need help or be embarrassed. respect to td, totally. but if jason kidd went to join kobe and shaq then it wouldn't that unlikely for td to wanna join up with another big star.

The way it is going, young great players will play out the Rookie deals, and then just try to forge Super teams. When you have a top 5 in the league, with 3 of them on 1 team, WTH is going on? Anyone feel like competing for a ring?

[weebo]

You're missing the point, and there is no way to explain anything to you, because you felt a little bump on the head, and now you are absolutely certain the sky is falling.



... people like football.



Sure, I remember reading in some dusty history book about when the Celtics won 8 titles in a row, and it totally destroyed professional basketball in the U.S. so that nothing like the old NBA even exists now.

No, wait.

You base all your conclusions on your belief that the world began when the sun rose yesterday morning.



All you're doing is trying to talk yourself out of buying a Keldon Johnson jersey.




But of course we can't be talking about the NBA because according to you the Celtics totally destroyed the NBA in 1966.

Comparing the NBA dark ages to the multi billion dollar industry it is now :lol

[coachmac87]

But I thought he was faking it... Now he is chronically injured?

It’s not all about faking it...

He just could’ve played through it...but decided not to and came across as over exaggerating the injury.

Point being when his camp kept moving the goal post on return dates...

Pop mentioned to the Media he was shutting him down...Kawhi then reports to the media immediately they circled the game against NOLA.

The Spurs then knew that mother fucker was full of shit...

[Harry Callahan]

A player can have a chronic, degenerative issue with a knee without being injured. That is why it is called a condition and not an injury.

[DAF86]

This motherfucker is really going to sign with the Lakers. :lol

[gambit1990]

lebron lost back to back finals against the warriors, failed to make the POs last year... is now on the verge of being on top of the basketball world if LA signs kawhi...

meanwhile, GS is not in a very good position. how the tables have turned...

[offset formation]

This motherfucker is really going to sign with the Lakers. :lol

If he does, then it's clear that that fool was going to fuck the spurs from the get-go. That was the plan.

And I'd think that should finally give timvp the impetus to finally spill the beans about what happened.

Fuck nephew-

[slick'81]

If he does, then it's clear that that fool was going to fuck the spurs from the get-go. That was the plan.

And I'd think that should finally give timvp (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8) the impetus to finally spill the beans about what happened.

Fuck nephew-

No doubt .It proves he wanted to be a laker all along

[GreekSpursfan]

If he does, then it's clear that that fool was going to fuck the spurs from the get-go. That was the plan.

And I'd think that should finally give timvp (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8) the impetus to finally spill the beans about what happened.

Fuck nephew-

No, fuck uncle D, nephew is a puppet he doesn't know shit.

[tmtcsc]

But I thought he was faking it... Now he is chronically injured?

Faking being hurt? No. Was he able to play with playing LOAD management ? Yes. Took 72 fucking games off in San Antonio & refused to play when he could have. He made the effort to play for the Raptors because he needed to repair his reputation and show other teams he hadn't fallen off the face of the Earth. No surgery needed. Tell me one other player who EVER got away with the shit he pulled? Abandoned his team & refused to play with a manageable condition.

No doubt he's damaged. The next team he plays for better have the talent to survive his new normal.

[Legacy]

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[Fusternino]

Do the Lakers even have a full max slot available?

[Big Empty]

So what was the contract the Spurs coulda gave Kawhi compared to the Lakers, Clippers or Raptors?

[MoSpur02]

Kawhi and Butler to the Clippers looking stronger.

[loveforthegame]

Kawhi and Butler to the Clippers

Seriously or your guess?

[MoSpur02]

Seriously or your guess?

Per reports

[MoSpur02]

I seriously thought/think Butler was going to Miami

[Legacy]

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[Realdeal1]

I just want the lakers to miss out on all solid free agents while waiting on kawhi / uncle Dennis

[Legacy]

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[tmtcsc]

But I thought he was faking it... Now he is chronically injured?

Faking being hurt? No. Was he able to play with playing LOAD management ? Yes. Took 72 fucking games off in San Antonio & refused to play when he could have. He made the effort to play for the Raptors because he needed to repair his reputation and show other teams he hadn't fallen off the face of the Earth. No surgery needed. Tell me one other player who EVER got away with the shit he pulled? Abandoned his team & refused to play with a manageable condition.

No doubt he's damaged. The next team he plays for better have the talent to survive his new normal.

[HarlemHeat37]

Kawhi signing with the Lakers would be twisting the knife in Pop's heart..winning a title and then ending up on the team that Pop tried to keep him away from ALONG WITH Anthony Davis, the man who Pop also tried to keep away from the Lakers..damn..

[FkLA]

https://twitter.com/stephenasmith/status/1145471985495003137

[RD2191]

Man, I hate the everything about the Lakers, especially all of the media dick sucking and their fairweather/bandwagon fans. Hopefully Kawhi doesn't join those insufferable faggots.

[FkLA]

Man, I hate the everything about the Lakers, especially all of the media dick sucking and their fairweather/bandwagon fans. Hopefully Kawhi doesn't join those insufferable faggots.

Let's be honest, you'll still suck Nephew's dick even if he signs there.

[RD2191]

Let's be honest, you'll still suck Nephew's dick even if he signs there.

I'm not particularly a big fan of Kawhi tbh. I just really enjoy trolling the shit out of sensitive salty faggots like you tbh.

[cd98]

Are the boos bigger in SA or Toronto next year?

[Dverde]

Are the boos bigger in SA or Toronto next year?

Toronto better throw a festival when he returns. He took that choking team to a championship. He made Ibaka a consistent playoff scorer. That’s Hall of Fame stuff.

[Dejounte]

Kawhi and Butler to the Clippers looking stronger.

Looks like you edited your post... I wish he would go to the Clips

[FkLA]

I'm not particularly a big fan of Kawhi tbh. I just really enjoy trolling the shit out of sensitive salty faggots like you tbh.

Hope you get deported, tbh.

[DAF86]

https://twitter.com/stephenasmith/status/1145471985495003137

Clippers would become the new NBA champions, tbh.

[RD2191]

Hope you get deported, tbh.

I'll see you in Mexico hermano.

[Dverde]

I could see Nephew and Butler waiting a couple days screwing over their Lakers rivals. Next level move.

[Legacy]

Waiting for Woj to confirm, dammit!!

[FkLA]

Clippers would become the new NBA champions, tbh.

Legit contenders, maybe even favorites but not some unbeatable juggernaut. Spurs would still have a shot. I'll take it.


I'll see you in Mexico hermano.

:lol

[Kurgan]

https://twitter.com/stephenasmith/status/1145471985495003137

Stephen A ain't reliable though. I doubt he has any real sources

[UZER]

Let's be honest, you'll still suck Nephew's dick even if he signs there.

My two cents, I never was rooting for Kawhi. I hoped he lost every series except the Finals. I could never ever root for GSW. I was just hoping that if Kawhi won, if would give Pop a wake up kick in the ass to stop with all the nonsense and get back to coaching like you care. Let the young guns get full runs, and stop with the purgatory stuff.

Now that he won the championship and the Spurs saga is officially over, fuck that dude! If he goes to LAL, I hope his quad explodes.

Go Spurs Go!!

[FkLA]

https://twitter.com/cadelyman/status/1145461131974078466

[gambit1990]

Legit contenders, maybe even favorites but not some unbeatable juggernaut. Spurs would still have a shot. I'll take it.
no they fucking wouldn't :lmao

[Legacy]

https://twitter.com/cadelyman/status/1145461131974078466

And there you have it! :lol

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/cadelyman/status/1145461131974078466

Lmao fake tweet

[TheGoatishere]

https://twitter.com/cadelyman/status/1145461131974078466

Almost got me:lmao

[Dejounte]

When is this fool going to decide

[FvckMavs]

When is this fool going to decide

He will never decide. His uncle will.

[MoSpur02]

Per Chris Haynes, Kawhi will make his decision in a few days.

[Kurgan]

I can see Kawhi wanting the Lakers but his uncle pushing for Clippers or Raptors. Dennis strikes me as someone that's afraid of Klutch, from a business perspective.

[DAF86]

https://twitter.com/cadelyman/status/1145461131974078466

All those Raptors fans that were justifying him and saying the Spurs were the villains of the relationship. Suck a dick faggots. :lol

[Budkin]

All those Raptors fans that were justifying him and saying the Spurs were the villains of the relationship. Suck a dick faggots. :lol

That’s not Woj

[NASpurs]

https://twitter.com/stephenasmith/status/1145471985495003137

SAS :lmao

[Budkin]

1145498443781214208

The last major Dancing Partner for Kawhi just signed with Miami

I think that the rumored Kawhi Magic meeting was to get the low down on how big a backstabbing Fag Rob Palinka is,

Kawhi going back to Toronto Y'all

Clippers methinks still.

[DAF86]

All those Raptors fans that were justifying him and saying the Spurs were the villains of the relationship. Suck a dick faggots. :lol

lol I got got, tbh. :lol

[Dejounte]

Best thing to happen to the rest of the NBA will be if he goes to the Clips with no other star signing with them. Clips would not be threatening at all and more parity in the league that way.

[DAF86]

That’s not Woj

Yeah, just realized. It's happening anyway though. Just wait for it. :lol

[FkLA]

Per Chris Haynes, Uncle Dennis will make his decision in a few days.

FIFY

[Kurgan]

Clippers methinks still.

Don't think he'll be willing to sign there without another star to carry the team while he's doing his load management routine in the reg season. Dennis probably likes the Clips though while Kawhi wants the Lakers. Raptors is probably the most risk-free choice for both of them. A competitive team for Kawhi while Dennis gets everybody to kiss his ass.

[loveforthegame]

Take meetings? :lol

Looks like he tried to get out of Toronto by teaming up in LA and struck out. Only option is back to Toronto. :lol

[Kurgan]

The fact that Butler decided to go solo in Miami after rumors of him teaming with Kawhi in LAC is a bad sign. He probably contacted Kawhi and heard he had no real interest in LAC so he bounced to Miami. That leaves Lakers and Raptors as the only real candidates here. I think the fact that he's waiting a few days instead of announcing his decision today makes it obvious that he's Laker bound - wants the spectacle of being the big news of the day without other signings cluttering the airwaves

[RD2191]

The fact that Butler decided to go solo in Miami after rumors of him teaming with Kawhi in LAC is a bad sign. He probably contacted Kawhi and heard he had no real interest in LAC so he bounced to Miami. That leaves Lakers and Raptors as the only real candidates here. I think the fact that he's waiting a few days instead of announcing his decision today makes it obvious that he's Laker bound - wants the spectacle of being the big news of the day without other signings cluttering the airwaves

Not looking good for the Raptors tbh. As you said, he'd of agreed to the Raps already if he was staying.

[Ron Swanson]

Uncle wants to drag this shit out for the attention. Just sign with the Lakers already.

[Kurgan]

Not looking good for the Raptors tbh. As you said, he'd of agreed to the Raps already if he was staying.

Danny Green waiting for Kawhi's decision lines up with this as well. He'd probably resign with Raptors for a discount for a chance at another title but that's only if Kawhi stays. If he's gone, he's gonna look to get paid(said as much recently). The fact that he hasn't resigned with Toronto yet is another bad sign for them.

[loveforthegame]

Free agents flying left and right. Leonard waiting is screwing whatever team he decides on.

[Legacy]

:lol Raps fans now feeling the frustration

[ZeusWillJudge]

Not looking good for the Raptors tbh. As you said, he'd of agreed to the Raps already if he was staying.


I said it months ago - my big hope for this offseason is that Nephew waits a long, long time to decide and paralyzes the Raps. And if he paralyzes the Clippers, that's just a bonus.

[Kurgan]

That meeting with magic was to get the inside info on the Back Stabbing and game of thrones style shit that goes on in the Lakers Organization,

I don't think he ever was going to a Franchise that is pretty much a Dumpster Fire at this point. Palinka fucked over Magic by leaking and snitching.
Facts

It was the Clippers, and they struck out.

Toronto will be there with open arms; you better believe that

Two years deal with an opt-out, and we do this shit again in 2021

The meeting with Magic is all about business, not basketball related. Magic's a fucking retard when it comes to bball but he's a competent businessman and that's all Dennis cares about. The Pelinka shit is all gossip. Kawhi's group(Impact Sports) is managed and run by the son of a NY real estate developer. Magic is involved in all kinds of real estate around LA. Not hard to put the two together.

[ZeusWillJudge]

I'll see you in Mexico hermano.


Is he coming to SA?

[rasuo214]

If Kawhi has any Spur left in him he's just taking his time to screw over the Lakers.

[ironman2886]

If Kawhi picks the Clips, I’ll splurge and buy the driest $12 bottle of Cabernet instead of a $7 one. Hate the Lakers and the raps fans. It’s up to Uncle Dennis.

[Realdeal1]

Who’s still left on the free agent board for the lakers if they whiff on Kawhi??

Deangelo Russel
Patrick Beverly
Danny Green
Marcus Morris
Demarcus Cousins
Robin Lopez
Kevon Looney
Carmelo Anthony

who else is out there ?

[rasuo214]

Who’s still left on the free agent board for the lakers if they whiff on Kawhi??

Deangelo Russel
Patrick Beverly
Danny Green
Marcus Morris
Demarcus Cousins
Robin Lopez
Kevon Looney
Carmelo Anthony

who else is out there ?

Dlo is now gone. S&T with the Warriors for KD. So it's basically Kawhi or depth signings.

[Dejounte]

Please go to the Clips !!!

[Realdeal1]

Wasn’t Danny green supposed to announce where he was signing tonight? What happened with that?

[slick'81]

Wasn’t Danny green supposed to announce where he was signing tonight? What happened with that?


Nobody gives a shit tbh

[Realdeal1]

Nobody gives a shit tbh

i give a shit

[offset formation]

That meeting with magic was to get the inside info on the Back Stabbing and game of thrones style shit that goes on in the Lakers Organization,

I don't think he ever was going to a Franchise that is pretty much a Dumpster Fire at this point. Palinka fucked over Magic by leaking and snitching.
Facts

It was the Clippers, and they struck out.

Toronto will be there with open arms; you better believe that

Two years deal with an opt-out, and we do this shit again in 2021

I'm starting to think he does a 1+1. He'll never do 2 years tho, imo.

[MoSpur02]

I hate the Lakers. I'm glad all these key free agents are signing with other teams, but if they're smart they fire Pelinka and sign Beverly and get guys who can shoot threes.

[Capt Bringdown]

Lakersground melting down:

Kawhi or bust.....looks like either we are gonna have the scariest starting 5 in the NBA or Lebron+AD+Kuzma and a bunch of D-league guys....no DLo means no backup plan now.

[Realdeal1]

Free agent update board for the lakers ..if lakers whiff on kawhi .. I could see Patrick Beverley ,Carmelo, Seth Curry and Cousins joining the lakers

Patrick Beverly
Danny Green
Marcus Morris
Enes Canter
Demarcus Cousins
Seth Curry
Kevon Looney
Carmelo Anthony

[Patt]

He's going to the Lakers, its so obvious.

[Big Empty]

Lol Kawhi’s camp asked Magic if he tried to trade for him in San Antonio. Magic reportedly said yes, but the Spurs wanted about 4 first round draft pics. I wonder how Kawhi’s camp feels about that. Seeing that the Lakers ended up giving away those four pics for Davis instead of him. LoL kawhi’s camp wants to bring their own medical staff to the Lakers and wanted to know if the front office has problems since they fired Magic. This was in the conversations with Magic and Uncle Dennis.

[Ice009]

Lol Kawhi’s camp asked Magic if he tried to trade for him in San Antonio. Magic reportedly said yes, but the Spurs wanted about 4 first round draft pics. I wonder how Kawhi’s camp feels about that. Seeing that the Lakers ended up giving away those four pics for Davis instead of him. LoL kawhi’s camp wants to bring their own medical staff to the Lakers and wanted to know if the front office has problems since they fired Magic. This was in the conversations with Magic and Uncle Dennis.

Where did you get that from?

[MoSpur02]

According to Chris Brousard, #2 to the Lakers is a strong possibility are apparently his top choice. Also Iggy is probably headed to the Lakers if/when bought out. The Lakers also wanna add Danny Green and Seth Curry. Rondo apparently got an offer from the Lakers and has 24 hours to decide. This is all according to Chris Brousard.

[John B]

Kawhi will be a total scumbag if he goes to the Lakers. Him and Danny Green.

[2Cleva]

Where did you get that from?


https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2019/7/1/20676798/lakers-free-agent-rumors-kawhi-leonard-magic-johnson-trade-medical-team-staff-uncle-dennis

[John B]

I think he does 1 + 1. Anything but the Lakers please

[Ice009]

https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2019/7/1/20676798/lakers-free-agent-rumors-kawhi-leonard-magic-johnson-trade-medical-team-staff-uncle-dennis

Thanks for the link, appreciate it.

[cjw]

If he goes to the Lakers, who’s signing Zaza?

[szkorhetz]

I think he does 1 + 1. Anything but the Lakers please
Yeah, me too.
Leaving a city after a ship would destroy his legacy.

[Realdeal1]

Damn I can’t tell what’s real now .. I don’t doubt kawhi is considering lakers but media is pushing the lakers hard as the favorites because they like to suck off Lebron and LA..if kawhi signs with lakers it would be a total bitch move

[Big Empty]

Update: Andre Iguodala is likely to sign with the Lakers after getting waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. Danny Green is likely to follow Kawhi Leonard to the Lakers if/when he decides. The Lakers are also likely to add sharpshooters Seth Curry and Wayne Ellington to the roster soon. The Lakers have also offered Rajon Rondo a contract worth the veteran’s minimum.They will give Rondo 24 hours to decide.

[MoSpur02]

Update: Andre Iguodala is likely to sign with the Lakers after getting waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. Danny Green is likely to follow Kawhi Leonard to the Lakers if/when he decides. The Lakers are also likely to add sharpshooters Seth Curry and Wayne Ellington to the roster soon. The Lakers have also offered Rajon Rondo a contract worth the veteran’s minimum.They will give Rondo 24 hours to decide.

According to Chris Brousard, #2 to the Lakers is a strong possibility are apparently his top choice. Also Iggy is probably headed to the Lakers if/when bought out. The Lakers also wanna add Danny Green and Seth Curry. Rondo apparently got an offer from the Lakers and has 24 hours to decide. This is all according to Chris Brousard.

[Texas_Ranger]

Good luck to the raptors. The next time they will be relevant will be when another superstar will become a faggot on the spurs and they will wanna trade.

[HarlemHeat37]

Damn, seems like he's actually going to be a Lakers..only question will be health with Davis/Kawhi's history and LeBron's age..

[Dverde]

According to Chris Brousard, #2 to the Lakers is a strong possibility are apparently his top choice. Also Iggy is probably headed to the Lakers if/when bought out. The Lakers also wanna add Danny Green and Seth Curry. Rondo apparently got an offer from the Lakers and has 24 hours to decide. This is all according to Chris Brousard.

Iggy jumping from one bandwagon to another. Have some self worth and play for a contender not another super team. Coward stuff if he goes there on the vet min.

[Texas_Ranger]

Damn, seems like he's actually going to be a Lakers..only question will be health with Davis/Kawhi's history and LeBron's age..

I am pretty sure kawhi will be fine. You can bet the vagina wont be playing back to backs.

[HarlemHeat37]

I am pretty sure kawhi will be fine. You can bet the vagina wont be playing back to backs.

It's going to be strange, they'll end up as a lower seed, yet will be massive favorites to win the title:lol

[Harry Callahan]

Regardless of where #2 decides to go, key factor. LAL assistant coach Jason Kidd will be undermining the head coach for as long as it takes to get the HC job. Jason Kidd is almost a big a snake as the "group" members.

[SuperCam]

will kiwi end up with more rings than Tim? very likely will at least surpass manu and tony

[Realdeal1]

Damn its starting to look more legit now .. kawhi is going to be a Laker

[Texas_Ranger]

If he went to the clippers, the league would finally be interesting a little. Going to lakers will just show that hes a pussy just like durant.

[John B]

I live in LA and I can’t stomach all the bandwagons who be taunting for the next 10 years. Maybe we add Cousins?? Why??? :pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:cuss

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

This isn't going to have a happy ending for the rest of us. :td Uncle Dennis is a life long Laker fan, of course he wants dear nephew on there to bring back the Showtime nostalgia days.

Guessing Dennis is just ironing out details. Somewhere in a month or two there will be a quiet note in the LA Times about Dennis either joining Klutch Sports in some capacity, or some role with the Lakers front office.

ESPN Sportscenter announcement (decision style) coming at some point in the next few days, with all of Klutch's unsigned guys LeBron wants joining along to round out the Fakers roster.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

You're an idiot. That team will coast to at least next year's title. They're going to have guys like Iggy and Danny Green filling in as role players to help round out that squad too.

[Ice009]

Does that Russian guy still own the Nets? I assume not anymore?

[GusT15]

Does that Russian guy still own the Nets? I assume not anymore?

If i'm not mistaken he owns half of the Nets,he sold the other half last year.

[Ice009]

Interesting. I thought he got out of the NBA. I guess he'd be happy that he didn't right about now.

So what are you guys thinking now on the Kawhi front? Anyone feel any differently about his destination a day later?

[RD2191]

Kawhi is being a huge faggot tbh. Just pick a team mother fucker.

[anon]

Nothing has changed. The more noise the LA media produces, the more desperate their real situation is. They exult too much. They must be offering half of Lebron's net worth in endorsements and tertiary market opportunities at this point to keep Kawhi's modicum attention on them. How do you stagger the load management of a 35 year old Lebron who takes after Pop in never taking the regular season seriously, an Anthony Davis who never fails to miss at least a month off, and a Kawhi Leonard that needs 20 games off to cool down his quad? With a 36 year old Iguodala as his backup? :lol A Seth Curry-Kawhi-Lebron-Davis-Nerlens Noel starting lineup will waltz to the Finals? They might not even have home court advantage in the first round. A squad hyperspecialized for the playoffs yet woefully inadequate for an 82 game grind determining playoff eligibility in the first place. What a paradox. Maybe Lebron has advance information that Silver will indeed shorten the season, benefiting the old man greatly.

[Galileo]

Kawhi will NEVER become a Laker.

[anon]

Kawhi is being a huge faggot tbh. Just pick a team mother fucker.
Did you lay down dosh? :lol

[anon]

Seth Curry to the Mavericks. That leaves the Lakers Calderon, Jamal Crawford and Rondo as the talent pool for their starting point guard in the star guard-heavy West. Lakers roster looks very enticing.

[Murray2k]

This is stressing me out tbh :lol If he goes to the Lakers it's over, there's no point being in denial about it..

Might have to only watch Spurs games and ignore everything else.. Worst case scenario looking too likely at this point.

[duncan2k5]

It’s not all about faking it...

He just could’ve played through it...but decided not to and came across as over exaggerating the injury.

Point being when his camp kept moving the goal post on return dates...

Pop mentioned to the Media he was shutting him down...Kawhi then reports to the media immediately they circled the game against NOLA.

The Spurs then knew that mother fucker was full of shit...

Just like how KD could have played on his injury too, right? We all saw how that turned out.. Funny how those docs said the same thing... "it's just pain... It can't get injured worse"... Is that standard team doctor speak across the league now?

[exstatic]

According to Chris Brousard, #2 to the Lakers is a strong possibility are apparently his top choice. Also Iggy is probably headed to the Lakers if/when bought out. The Lakers also wanna add Danny Green and Seth Curry. Rondo apparently got an offer from the Lakers and has 24 hours to decide. This is all according to Chris Brousard.

They cannot sign anywhere NEAR that amount of players. Hell, being that far under the cap, they lost the MLE. If they sign Kawhi, and I still think it's a big if, they are limited to minimum salaries.

Oh, and Seth Curry re-signed with Dallas, 4/$32M.

[MoSpur02]

Yeah posted the Seth Curry deal in the off-season thread. Chris Brousard is a joke. I didn't take that tweet of his serious.

[Mugen]

:lol I bet Danny is really trying to get Kawhi to go to the Clippers so he can tag along and still get paid...

I think most likely Uncle Faggot is trying his best to get Nephew to the Lakers and Leonard probably prefers the Clippers/Raptors....

I think he ultimately does end up going to the Lakers and being miserable there when he has to share credit with Bron/AD plus having to deal with the Laker media all day......should still get a few rings though...

[duncan2k5]

Faking being hurt? No. Was he able to play with playing LOAD management ? Yes. Took 72 fucking games off in San Antonio & refused to play when he could have. He made the effort to play for the Raptors because he needed to repair his reputation and show other teams he hadn't fallen off the face of the Earth. No surgery needed. Tell me one other player who EVER got away with the shit he pulled? Abandoned his team & refused to play with a manageable condition.

No doubt he's damaged. The next team he plays for better have the talent to survive his new normal.

How do u know he could play on it? Because the team doctors said so? The same team doctors that had Danny playing with a bad groin and Gasol playing with a broken foot? Team doctors that told Durant he could play, when it was clear he shouldn't have been near a basketball court? U see how QUICK he left that team when he got the chance? Fuck around with the health of these athletes then expect then to respect u?

[exstatic]

You're an idiot. That team will coast to at least next year's title. They're going to have guys like Iggy and Danny Green filling in as role players to help round out that squad too.

Those guys want to sign for minimum? Because that's all LA has left.

[Clipper Nation]

Seth Curry to the Mavericks. That leaves the Lakers Calderon, Jamal Crawford and Rondo as the talent pool for their starting point guard in the star guard-heavy West. Lakers roster looks very enticing.
Lakers are definitely getting Kawhi at this point. These "Plan B" guys would be waiting if it was still in doubt, not signing elsewhere ASAP.

[duncan2k5]

Where did you get that from?

His ass crack

[loveforthegame]

Kawhi is being a huge faggot tbh. Just pick a team mother fucker.

I’m trying to understand his hold up here.

The free agent market moved on without waiting for him to decide so he’s not enjoying the attention of holding up the market.

Toronto will give him whatever he wants so he’s not using other teams as leverage against them.

Clippers would seem out of the running with no second star to team up with. Unless they’re trying via trade but not sure of those options available.

He’d be set with the Lakers whether we like it or not. If he really wants no part of the drama he wouldn’t even be entertaining them though.

It’s weird.

[venitian navigator]

How do u know he could play on it? Because the team doctors said so? The same team doctors that had Danny playing with a bad groin and Gasol playing with a broken foot? Team doctors that told Durant he could play, when it was clear he shouldn't have been near a basketball court? U see how QUICK he left that team when he got the chance? Fuck around with the health of these athletes then expect then to respect u?

You speack as if being injured isn't part of the normal nba athlete life...and you compare obvious different situations. Spurs have their doctors but have given to Leonard and his group full control of his medical situation. The fact is that also nba doctors could't find anything relevant...then Spurs decided not to go the hard way and have maximum confidence in his staff behavior...bad mistake? maybe...but the only sure thing is that nothing on the medical aspect can be put on Spurs shoulders...the simple fact that n° 2 played this season is evidence that his situation was manageable...but he decided, with his group, to fool the organization that was paying him...

[John B]

I’m trying to understand his hold up here.

The free agent market moved on without waiting for him to decide so he’s not enjoying the attention of holding up the market.

Toronto will give him whatever he wants so he’s not using other teams as leverage against them.

Clippers would seem out of the running with no second star to team up with. Unless they’re trying via trade but not sure of those options available.

He’d be set with the Lakers whether we like it or not. If he really wants no part of the drama he wouldn’t even be entertaining them though.

It’s weird.
Imo his uncle wants him to join the Lakers, but Kawhi still wants to win and Lakers can’t get enough commitment from other caliber players for minimum. So it’s 4 players and D-League is no good for him and his brand. Anything less than a championship is a bust tbh

[loveforthegame]

Imo his uncle wants him to join the Lakers, but Kawhi still wants to win and Lakers can’t get enough commitment from other caliber players for minimum. So it’s 4 players and D-League is no good for him and his brand. Anything less than a championship is a bust tbh

I feel like something else is in play here that we’re missing but not sure what.

[loveforthegame]

Edit.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Those guys want to sign for minimum? Because that's all LA has left.

The media complex around LA will help augment their NBA salaries, and there's no salary cap for any of that. Space Jam 2, ABC shows like Holy Moley, etc.

[coachmac87]

Just like how KD could have played on his injury too, right? We all saw how that turned out.. Funny how those docs said the same thing... "it's just pain... It can't get injured worse"... Is that standard team doctor speak across the league now?

Oh ok. So what was Kawhi’s injury?

[Realdeal1]

I think it’s fairly obvious who’s signing with the lakers ..

Kahwi
Danny green
Demarcus Cousins
Carmelo Anthony
Iggy
Rondo
Javale Magee

[exstatic]

The media complex around LA will help augment their NBA salaries, and there's no salary cap for any of that. Space Jam 2, ABC shows like Holy Moley, etc.

I'm sorry, that fairy tale ain't flyin'. If someone even offers them 1/2 MLE, they'll never make that much on LA incidentals. Iggy doesn't need a ring, nor does Danny.

[John B]

Lakers are pimping and no bites :lol:lol. And players are dropping like flies. They could’ve gotten Carroll for min maybe if RC didn’t steal him. They need at least 5-6 more quality players then Kawhi signs.

[Dverde]

The delay is Nephew’s sister forgot his twitter password.

[exstatic]

The delay is Nephew’s sister forgot his twitter password.

It's aspergers, all lower case.

[Dverde]

Lakers are pimping and no bites :lol:lol. And players are dropping like flies. They could’ve gotten Carroll for min maybe if RC didn’t steal him. They need at least 5-6 more quality players then Kawhi signs.

Can something be stolen when it isn’t valuable?

[emmo]

It's aspergers, all lower case.

tbh

[cool cat]

It's aspergers, all lower case.

:bobo

[dbreiden83080]

This is stressing me out tbh :lol If he goes to the Lakers it's over, there's no point being in denial about it..

Might have to only watch Spurs games and ignore everything else.. Worst case scenario looking too likely at this point.

The actions of players the last 5 or 6 years is making me question If I want to remain a huge fan of this game. The league is turning into a place where Superstar players can't have this "I am not here to make friends" attitude about competition. Because all of your fellow star players are buddying up, and teaming up to win chips the easy way. So you will be this lone wolf left ringless if you have that sort of attitude. Nothing about this is good for the league. Nothing.

[emmo]

Nothing about this is good for the league. Nothing.

Agreed. I hope Silver will make an adjustment in the rules to prevent this. It won't be easy though. The players seem to support the freedom to shape rosters in ways that go way beyond a superstar being consulted by management about acquisitions and trades. From a fan's perspective, it kills the game.

[Kurgan]

Lakers are definitely getting Kawhi at this point. These "Plan B" guys would be waiting if it was still in doubt, not signing elsewhere ASAP.

Yeah, seems that way. You don't wait a couple days to announce that you're resigning with the Raptors. Clippers lost out when they couldn't find anybody to pair with him. So Lakers are the only logical choice here. His team wants to make a spectacle of the entire thing. Attention whores, pretty much.

[Kurgan]

How do u know he could play on it? Because the team doctors said so? The same team doctors that had Danny playing with a bad groin and Gasol playing with a broken foot? Team doctors that told Durant he could play, when it was clear he shouldn't have been near a basketball court? U see how QUICK he left that team when he got the chance? Fuck around with the health of these athletes then expect then to respect u?

If Kawhi actually gave a shit about this team doctors nonsense, why the fuck is he signing with the Lakers then? A team with one of the worst records as far as player health. Their docs are the laughing stock of the league. The team that ended Steve Nash's career and achilled Kobe to death. The same medical staff that misdiagnosed Karl Malone's knee injury and rushed him to recovery too soon, ending his career during the NBA Finals(sound familiar to Durant). The same medical staff that are risking the life of Ingram(who has blood clot problems) by clearing him for basketball activities just so they can trade him for A Davis. The same medical staff that caused Lebron to miss 25+ games for the first time in his career(he played 82 games last season). The team whose youngsters are all injury prone for some mysterious reason. What does it say about their medical staff when even their youth players don't trust their doctors? Lonzo Ball had to sneak out and fly across the country to have a second opinion on his ankle and have a potential operation. Lakers got wind of this and threatened to void his contract and dragged his ass back to LA.

[Murray2k]

If Kawhi actually gave a shit about this team doctors nonsense, why the fuck is he signing with the Lakers then? A team with one of the worst records as far as player health. Their docs are the laughing stock of the league. The team that ended Steve Nash's career and achilled Kobe to death. The same medical staff that misdiagnosed Karl Malone's knee injury and rushed him to recovery too soon, ending his career during the NBA Finals(sound familiar to Durant). The same medical staff that are risking the life of Ingram(who has blood clot problems) by clearing him for basketball activities just so they can trade him for A Davis. The same medical staff that caused Lebron to miss 25+ games for the first time in his career(he played 82 games last season). The team whose youngsters are all injury prone for some mysterious reason. What does it say about their medical staff when even their youth players don't trust their doctors? Lonzo Ball had to sneak out and fly across the country to have a second opinion on his ankle and have a potential operation. Lakers got wind of this and threatened to void his contract and dragged his ass back to LA.

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Apparently wants to bring his own guys, so doesn't matter who Lakers medical staff are.

[Realdeal1]

Kahwi is bringing in his own medical staff.. that was part of the conversations with magic

[loveforthegame]

I just love how the Lakers are just airing all of Kawhi’s business. And he’s really considering signing there? Like what.

[Murray2k]

The actions of players the last 5 or 6 years is making me question If I want to remain a huge fan of this game. The league is turning into a place where Superstar players can't have this "I am not here to make friends" attitude about competition. Because all of your fellow star players are buddying up, and teaming up to win chips the easy way. So you will be this lone wolf left ringless if you have that sort of attitude. Nothing about this is good for the league. Nothing.


Yeah agreed, just when the league is looking exciting again. Right now there are several teams with a chance to win, if Kawhi goes to Lakers all that's over and we are in for another season where the winner is known before the season even starts. That sucks for the nba, but since it's Lakers and the ratings will be huge, Silver and co are probably loving it..

I'll get some respect back for Kawhi if he refuses to team up with Lakers, at least he'd be one star who wants to prove he's the best by competing against the rest. It's looking like he's as bitchmade as the others though..