Would you want Kawhi Leonard back in a Spurs uniform?

[MoSpur02]

I seriously doubt it would happen. Actually I'm pretty sure it won't happen, but curious to know what you all would say?

If he and the Spurs decided to come to an agreement this off-season when he becomes a free agent, would you welcome him back? I know uncle wouldn't want it and all that, but just wondering. I for one would welcome him back. The guy can flat out ball.

[baseline bum]

Of course I'd want him back if he stopped acting like a faggot and was healthy.

[MoSpur02]

LOL. Should've been "YES," not "yew."

[Fusternino]

With what? A sequence of one year deals starting with the full MLE until we have his Bird rights again?

[daslicer]

Wow an imaginary scenario that has no chance of happening. That's like me asking "Would you love to have Duncan come out of retirement if there was a surgical procedure that could give him the knees of a 20 year old?"

[Spurs da champs]

Shit, in a perfect world Zaza never injures Kawhi and Spurs ring that year and we're not having this conversation.

[Realdeal1]

damn mospur don't tease us with a thread like this ..we know you got inside sources

[MoSpur02]

damn mospur don't tease us with a thread like this ..we know you got inside sources

:lol. Not my intention. I got nothing regarding Kawhi except that there will be a tribute.

[RC_Drunkford]

we would have to trade Patty to sign him. No way that happens even if he wanted to come back

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

No, he can't be trusted and could pull the same BS again.

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

Shit, in a perfect world Zaza never injures Kawhi and Spurs ring that year and we're not having this conversation.He would still be gone I seriously doubt that's the reason he left.

[SPURt]

Yes. If fans want the Spurs to win, it’d be a smart move. If Kawhi cared about his brand, it’d be a smart move. But Kawhi clearly has the worst advisors in basketball history. Will never happen.

[emanueldavidginobili]

It’s like getting back with an Ex that cheated on you, I’m good. :lol

[John B]

Murray, DeMar, Kawhi, Aldridge, Poeltl
Murray, White, Demar, Kawhi, Aldridge
or whatever combination would be a sick lineup and automatic ring, period.
Then the answer is YES.

[Mugen]

:lol Fuck that POS, i hope his career is over by 30 if im being honest

[Ignazzz]

Yew for sure;)

it was pop’s plan from start.
;))))

[Ignazzz]

Thats why we need Vuc Trade for sałary dump

[Realdeal1]

The right thing would be for kawhi to come back to the Spurs on a one 1 year deal and give Spurs back that year he stole from us last year by quitting on the team ... come back .. pay back that year , win a title with the Spurs and then go to LA... and we call it even

[Seventyniner]

For the min, why not.

[CitizenDwayne]

No

[TDomination]

Yes.

Can you imagine. Keeping DeRozan and getting Kawhi back. Poor Toronto lol

But not happening

[Realdeal1]

Yeah never happening

[spurraider21]

HarlemHeat37

[DAF86]

Folks saying no :lmao

[HarlemHeat37]

nwyjxsOYnys

[baseline bum]

:lol. Not my intention. I got nothing regarding Kawhi except that there will be a tribute.

Anyone who doesn't boo the shit out of that tribute should be hogtied and dumped naked at Alazan-Apache Courts.

[r0drig0lac]

no, but I wish it would start to gain strength (ESPN, etc.),just to watch the world burn.

[baseline bum]

:lol Fuck that POS, i hope his career is over by 30 if im being honest

Hopefully Magic cons him into the hot tub next season and leaves him with not enough T-cells to finish the max contract he signs there.

[Spurtacular]

Kawhi simply has no reason to ever come back. There should be a 'It'll never happen' option.

[Emperor]

Hell yeah i'd take him back. We'd finally win back to back titles imo.

[Chillen]

No one would ever trade with the Spurs again if he signed here. Spurs would get booed in Toronto as a team.

However if he wanted back you absolutely sign him and deal with the backlash. Unlikely to ever happen though for reasons above. Spurs have moved on.

[MannyIsGod]

Nope and the results of this poll disgust me.

Ya'll gotta have some fucking pride man.

[MannyIsGod]

Folks saying no :lmao

People saying yes are all identical to Blake.

[phxspurfan]

Sorry, no uniforms left with his name, all burned

[DAF86]

People saying yes are all identical to Blake.

Spurs would be the number one candidates to ring with Kawhi on the roster.

[Mugen]

Hopefully Magic cons him into the hot tub next season and leaves him with not enough T-cells to finish the max contract he signs there.

crofl

[MultiTroll]

Yes.
I would like to see the Spurs win another legitimate Championship. (meaning not ref aided, rigged trade aided.)
Yes it requires someone top 5 like Kawhi.

I would like to eventually hear his side of what happened. Not defending him and completely do not condone his muteness. Just saying I would like to hear his side.

[Leetonidas]

Of course. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. I hate that bitch now but if he did make amends and wanted to come back I'd welcome him tbh

[Rocalcio]

Of course. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. I hate that bitch now but if he did make amends and wanted to come back I'd welcome him tbh

That would be hard to swallow...

[MoSpur02]

crofl

:lmao damn. I actually laughed like crazy reading that. I feel a little bad about it though. :lol

[gambit1990]

Folks saying no :lmao

[lmbebo]

Only if he does an ESPN special called the Wrong Decision.

[FkLA]

Some ebonics using reporter makes a comment about how the door is open and of course this thread is made. Have some fucking pride. Jesus Christ.

[in2deep]

:lmao Kawhitter fans

[timtonymanu]

We have Derrick White, tbh

[HankChinaski]

Nope.

Door closed

People moved on.

[tb5]

I don't think he would hold up health wise. The same degenerative condition that was an issue last year will still be an issue. People have moved on. Tonight was some long overdue closure. He is Toronto's problem now. He's like Tommy Gunn. He will never fully have his respect because he didn't do things the right way.

[gambit1990]

spurstalk: we need a SF

would you want kawhi back?
spurstalk: no :lol

[UZER]

Nah. Move on. I feel like if he realizes he’s damaged goods and he can’t mask it the whole season, he might want to come back, like an ex girl who thought she could do better.

There was play late in the 4th where he was driving the bucket. He planted really hard to take off but was fouled. He hopped on one leg for a brief moment while favoring his leg. He kinda limped around for a few seconds.

[ducks]

Leonard is not as explosive pre injury
Is he afraid of getting hurt and not trusting himself or is he not healthy

[Arcadian]

At what cost? At this point I'd rather have Derozan for his playmaking, so I wouldn't swap them back if that's what you're asking.

In a fantasy world where we simply add Kawhi back to the current roster, sure.

[alpha_HaZE]

Murray, DeMar, Kawhi, Aldridge, Poeltl
Murray, White, Demar, Kawhi, Aldridge
or whatever combination would be a sick lineup and automatic ring, period.
Then the answer is YES.

Murray, White, DeMar, Kawhi, Aldridge

or

Murray, DeMar, Kawhi, Gay, Aldridge

or

White, DeMar, Kawhi, Gay, Aldridge

but my favourite would be

Bryn, White, Kawhi, Bertans, and Poeltl.

[TDMVPDPOY]

rtading mills and pau + picks might work...

[ElNono]

He was handed the franchise and this dude took a wet dump at it...

His talent and work ethic is undeniable, but he has issues. I’ll only take him back if he severs his relationship with uncle and his entourage.

[alpha_HaZE]

He was handed the franchise and this dude took a wet dump at it...

His talent and work ethic is undeniable, but he has issues. I’ll only take him back if he severs his relationship with uncle and his entourage.

I hope, whoever was that bumped heads with Kawhi is now gone! Whether that's Tony or some else from the Spurs org, like some have suggested.

[JR3]

Yes. If he sincerely apologized to my face.

[timtonymanu]

Too much damage was done with his departure. Disrespecting Spurs legends on the way out also. The front office is still capable of drafting good players so fuck him.

[TDeverrock]

no, how many back-stabbings does it take for you to understand the guy is a self-centered, fame chasing, sad little man who will only hurt the system and team spirit. The stronger he gets the more alien he is to the Spurs culture.

[John B]

no, how many back-stabbings does it take for you to understand the guy is a self-centered, fame chasing, sad little man who will only hurt the system and team spirit. The stronger he gets the more alien he is to the Spurs culture.
I’m intrigued with what Timvp has dug to be a bit sympathetic with Kawhi, at least not totally at fault. After the smoke clears and he found himself in Spurs, yup why not.

[MoSpur02]

After last night's embrace between Pop and Kawhi after the game does it away your vote a little?

[offset formation]

After last night's embrace between Pop and Kawhi after the game does it away your vote a little?

He would still need to own his douchbaggery from last season.

Man, wtf happened to cause that??!!??

[Russ]

Nope and the results of this poll disgust me.

Ya'll gotta have some fucking pride man.


If Cleveland had such pride, they'd be going on 55 years of no major titles.

[xellos88330]

I would take him back. I would put a clause in his contract that if he suffers any injury that any second opinion that causes him to sit out will cost him pay for that game etc.

[DMC]

HarlemHeat37

ST paging system is funny tbh

[MannyIsGod]

If Cleveland had such pride, they'd be going on 55 years of no major titles.

What Kawhi did is 2408240280240924809827135735 times worse than what Lebron did.

[MoSpur02]

What Kawhi did is 2408240280240924809827135735 times worse than what Lebron did.

The way LeBron and Kawhi left are different, but Cleveland fans felt betrayed by their so-called "hometown" kid just like Spurs fans felt/feel betrayed by Kawhi. There were videos of Cavs fans burning his jersey and all that. I agree that Kawhi Leonard the way Kawhi left the Spurs was dirtier than the "Decision," but the impact it had on Cleveland was probably worst because they didn't receive anything in return. The Spurs at least were able to get an All Star player in return. Cleveland was left high and dry. Dan Gilbert even got mixed up in all that mess.

LeBron James came back and Cavs fans welcomed him back with open arms. He made the Cavs tops in the East and eventually brought them a Championship.

My point, winning heals a lot of pain. A healthy Kawhi coming back to SA (again close to zero chance of happening) would certainly make the Spurs serious contenders, which would make almost all Spurs fans forget about the summer of 2018.

[RD2191]

What Kawhi did is 2408240280240924809827135735 times worse than what Lebron did.

:lol not even close. What a stupid fucking take.

[Sigz]

Wow.

So because Kawhi and Pop had a "good game" talk at the end of the regulation, fans think that THAT actually MEANS something, such as returning to SA next year?


LMAO.

[Mikeanaro]

Fuck no.

[Budkin]

Yes.

[Mikeanaro]

The way LeBron and Kawhi left are different, but Cleveland fans felt betrayed by their so-called "hometown" kid just like Spurs fans felt/feel betrayed by Kawhi. There were videos of Cavs fans burning his jersey and all that. I agree that Kawhi Leonard the way Kawhi left the Spurs was dirtier than the "Decision," but the impact it had on Cleveland was probably worst because they didn't receive anything in return. The Spurs at least were able to get an All Star player in return. Cleveland was left high and dry. Dan Gilbert even got mixed up in all that mess.

LeBron James came back and Cavs fans welcomed him back with open arms. He made the Cavs tops in the East and eventually brought them a Championship.

My point, winning heals a lot of pain. A healthy Kawhi coming back to SA (again close to zero chance of happening) would certainly make the Spurs serious contenders, which would make almost all Spurs fans forget about the summer of 2018.
Not the same, Lebron is a game changer, Kawhi isnt.
Kawhi stabbed Spurs on the back by not playing a whole season while he could, and thank god there was a season remaining on that contract, if not Spurs would get 0 too.
Lebron respected the contract, Kawhi shitted on it.

Nobody wants a backstabber who thinks he is the best thing ever, good enough to avoid cheering for his team mates during games regardless they are Spurs or Raptors.

Spurs culture is pretty special, other fan bases may take it lightly.

Also Kawhi has no blood, no passion, you cant win championships like that, getting back a traitor for nothing.

[UZER]

What Cleveland fans were upset at the most was the on air tv special to announcing he was dumping them for a new chick. That pushed their anger over the top.

[Uriel]

Of course you take him back. I'm sure the front office would. The real question is: does Kawhi want to be back in a Spurs uniform? And the answer to that is almost certainly no.

[MoSpur02]

Wow.

So because Kawhi and Pop had a "good game" talk at the end of the regulation, fans think that THAT actually MEANS something, such as returning to SA next year?


LMAO.

This thread and poll were actually before all that. However, that embrace at the end of the game probably has made some feel a certain type of way.

[FkLA]

Of course you take him back. I'm sure the front office would. The real question is: does Kawhi want to be back in a Spurs uniform? And the answer to that is almost certainly no.

And that's why this thread is pathetic. If he were ever to come back it's because the relationship was somehow mended so of course even his biggest critics (including me) would welcome him back with open arms. Not happening though, so even entertaining that idea and starting this thread comes off as extremely pathetic and desperate.

[duncan2k5]

Yes.

Can you imagine. Keeping DeRozan and getting Kawhi back. Poor Toronto lol

But not happening

That would be hilarious! Lol

[duncan2k5]

It's not impossible... I never imagined lebron returning to Cleveland after the ether from the fans and owner... But on the other hand, he had 4 years to get over it, and it was his home... Who knows? It would be the heist of the century, if it were to happen though.. Maps fans would be on suicide watch

[duncan2k5]

At what cost? At this point I'd rather have Derozan for his playmaking, so I wouldn't swap them back if that's what you're asking.

In a fantasy world where we simply add Kawhi back to the current roster, sure.

U sound insane... There is no team that demar could join that would perform better than kawhi... For goodness sakes the 2017 team averaged more assists... Does it make u feel better for the team to average less assists, but one guy averaging 5? Your logic is wild, my guy

[duncan2k5]

no, how many back-stabbings does it take for you to understand the guy is a self-centered, fame chasing, sad little man who will only hurt the system and team spirit. The stronger he gets the more alien he is to the Spurs culture.

Sounds more like LMA and less like Kawhi... With Kawhi the team averaged more assists... And that was an era where scoring was lower...

[Harry Callahan]

Not happening - Bridges were burned. Don't think either side trusts the other and the Salary Cap is still in place last time I checked.

[RD2191]

Not happening - Bridges were burned. Don't think either side trusts the other and the Salary Cap is still in place last time I checked.

Shut yo bitch ass up.

[Arcadian]

U sound insane... There is no team that demar could join that would perform better than kawhi... For goodness sakes the 2017 team averaged more assists... Does it make u feel better for the team to average less assists, but one guy averaging 5? Your logic is wild, my guy

:lol At least I would take him back for minimal cost. Lots of people here simply said "fuck no, he should die in a fire." Waste your time responding to those people.

Also, Derozan works better with Aldridge. I know you hate both, but those are our stars now, so get fucking used to it.

[MannyIsGod]

The way LeBron and Kawhi left are different, but Cleveland fans felt betrayed by their so-called "hometown" kid just like Spurs fans felt/feel betrayed by Kawhi. There were videos of Cavs fans burning his jersey and all that. I agree that Kawhi Leonard the way Kawhi left the Spurs was dirtier than the "Decision," but the impact it had on Cleveland was probably worst because they didn't receive anything in return. The Spurs at least were able to get an All Star player in return. Cleveland was left high and dry. Dan Gilbert even got mixed up in all that mess.

LeBron James came back and Cavs fans welcomed him back with open arms. He made the Cavs tops in the East and eventually brought them a Championship.

My point, winning heals a lot of pain. A healthy Kawhi coming back to SA (again close to zero chance of happening) would certainly make the Spurs serious contenders, which would make almost all Spurs fans forget about the summer of 2018.

The Cavs have a shit owner and a shit front office. The Spurs do not.

Kawhi quit on his team and literally refused to talk to them. Lebron played his ass off and took a weak ass 2007 team to the finals. He CARRIED that team year in and year out.

Lebron went on ESPN instead of telling his team what was going to happen but at least donated some money to kids. Kawhi didn't even bother picking up the phone.

So yeah, not even close to the same. Cleaveland fans were salty because he left. Spurs fans are mad because Kawhi litteraly quit on the fucking team and forced his way off the team while dragging the franchise's medical staff and team legends through the mud.

[Racspur1]

No, he can't be trusted and could pull the same BS again.


https://youtu.be/KjmjqlOPd6A

[duncan2k5]

:lol At least I would take him back for minimal cost. Lots of people here simply said "fuck no, he should die in a fire." Waste your time responding to those people.

Also, Derozan works better with Aldridge. I know you hate both, but those are our stars now, so get fucking used to it.

well get used to losing then...because we aint winning shit with LMACancer on the team

[duncan2k5]

The Cavs have a shit owner and a shit front office. The Spurs do not.

Kawhi quit on his team and literally refused to talk to them. Lebron played his ass off and took a weak ass 2007 team to the finals. He CARRIED that team year in and year out.

Lebron went on ESPN instead of telling his team what was going to happen but at least donated some money to kids. Kawhi didn't even bother picking up the phone.

So yeah, not even close to the same. Cleaveland fans were salty because he left. Spurs fans are mad because Kawhi litteraly quit on the fucking team and forced his way off the team while dragging the franchise's medical staff and team legends through the mud.

if you didnt see for your own eyes that kawhi went to talk to Pop and Chip after the game...ppl here would still believe the narrative that Kawhi wasnt talking to anyone on the team...

[Arcadian]

well get used to losing then...because we aint winning shit with LMACancer on the team

False. We won the Kwitter Shaming Championship :lol

[MoSpur02]

The Cavs have a shit owner and a shit front office. The Spurs do not.

Kawhi quit on his team and literally refused to talk to them. Lebron played his ass off and took a weak ass 2007 team to the finals. He CARRIED that team year in and year out.

Lebron went on ESPN instead of telling his team what was going to happen but at least donated some money to kids. Kawhi didn't even bother picking up the phone.

So yeah, not even close to the same. Cleaveland fans were salty because he left. Spurs fans are mad because Kawhi litteraly quit on the fucking team and forced his way off the team while dragging the franchise's medical staff and team legends through the mud.

Agree to disagree.

[baseline bum]

What Cleveland fans were upset at the most was the on air tv special to announcing he was dumping them for a new chick. That pushed their anger over the top.

I don't buy that; it was their excuse because they were pissed their homegrown star abandoned them.

[Harry Callahan]

Shut yo bitch ass up.

So. You think you are some kind of tough guy?

Get outta your parent's basement fool.

[GreekSpursfan]

This thread is not realistic. I give 0% chance of this ever happening. We need to move on people.

[SpurSpike]

I vote no simply because other players don't seem to enjoy playing with him. A team where everyone shares the ball is more fun to watch as a fan.

[MVPCues]

When he is 33 and for the vet min, maybe.

[SpursDynasty85]

Nope. Would rather keep our current players. Kawhi would cost too much even at a normal max.

[duncan2k5]

Nope. Would rather keep our current players. Kawhi would cost too much even at a normal max.

LOL... so u would never want any great players on the team then?

[BatManu20]

Kawhi will never be a Spur again, period.

[SpursFamo]

If he wants to come back then yea why not.

[SwansonInSibagat]

Yuck.

[Fusternino]

Again-I'd take him back on a minimum deal and then cut him immediately if there were any more D.E.N.N.I.S. issues.

[slick'81]

Hed rather die before ever playing here again

[R. DeMurre]

The drama has died down, but I think the Kawhi situation is still incredibly interesting.

The mysterious Quad Injury started in September of 2017-- 16 months ago-- and he's still, at age 27, sitting out back to backs. That's very strange.

[urunobili]

It’s like getting back with an Ex that cheated on you, I’m good. :lol

[cd98]

If he signed next season, it would be the all time dumb move. Turn down the supermax and then come here in the summer and play for less. He can’t sign here for saving face reasons. It’s the last place he would side w/out factoring the drama.

[BackHome]

Hell yeah i'd take him back. We'd finally win back to back titles imo.

KY doesn’t play back to backs

[Emperor]

KY doesn’t play back to backs

No back to backs in the playoffs so doesn't matter.

[BillMc]

Some ebonics using reporter makes a comment about how the door is open and of course this thread is made. Have some fucking pride. Jesus Christ.

What idiot reporter said its possible? There are so many reasons its a no ranging from past history to financial....

I mean LeBron came back to Cleveland, but he's from there. That was the reason he was willing to tolerate their ownership to come back.