NBA launches investigation into Jerry West recruitment of Kawhi

[djohn2oo8]

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[lefty]

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[Mitch]

What's the NBA gonna do? "Basketball reasons" Koonie back to Toronto?

[LkrFan]

What's the NBA gonna do? "Basketball reasons" Koonie back to Toronto?
Void his contract. :D

[Wes Welker]

Even if they get penalized the maximum amount, it’s still completely worth it. I’d kill for the Mavs to get a superstar free agent and only get penalized 10 mil and some worthless picks.

[Millennial_Messiah]

Even if they get penalized the maximum amount, it’s still completely worth it. I’d kill for the Mavs to get a superstar free agent and only get penalized 10 mil and some worthless picks.

:lol the Minnesota basketball franchise has never had a chance since Stern dismantled them by taking away all their draft picks for 5 years. Poor Garnett, tbh; at least he got a ring in Boston after all. Happy mother's day, motherfucker.

[Wes Welker]

:lol the Minnesota basketball franchise has never had a chance since Stern dismantled them by taking away all their draft picks for 5 years. Poor Garnett, tbh; at least he got a ring in Boston after all. Happy mother's day, motherfucker.
What in the hell are you even talking about?

[DeRozan m8]

What in the hell are you even talking about?

:lol:lol

[daslicer]

Void his contract. :D

That's what I"m hoping for. If it gets voided I see Kawhi signing with the Knicks which will be very comical to watch.

[LkrFan]

That's what I"m hoping for. If it gets voided I see Kawhi signing with the Knicks which will be very comical to watch.

He'll probably sign with the Heat tbh.

[Millennial_Messiah]

He'll probably sign with the Heat tbh.

#Heatles2.0

[johnnymoore]

What in the hell are you even talking about?

Joe Smith negotiated a side deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, then fired his agent. Said agent then sued Joe Smith and the details got into the media. The agent also had proof in writing. The league then voided Joe Smith's contract and made the T-Wolves forfeit five 1st round draft picks.

[MultiTroll]

Even if they get penalized the maximum amount, it’s still completely worth it. I’d kill for the Mavs to get a superstar free agent and only get penalized 10 mil and some worthless picks.
'slob you might want to change your OKC avatar.

[LkrFan]

Plus, didn't the Clippers send a scout to all of the Raptors games? Might not mean much but could be related to Uncle Dennis and all his shady shenanigans.

[MultiTroll]

Plus, didn't the Clippers send a scout to all of the Raptors games? Might not mean much but could be related to Uncle Dennis and all his shady shenanigans.
Did the Lakers send a scout to all the Memphis Grizzleys games when they were seeking a #1 player?

[LkrFan]

Did the Lakers send a scout to all the Memphis Grizzleys games when they were seeking a #1 player?

N:lolpe. They probably did an analysis on their books. Mitch was like, they losing, they losing money, and their franchise player was unhappy.

The rest was history :lol

[johnnymoore]

Uh oh. Apparently Jerry West left a voice-mail . . .

https://www.tmz.com/2020/12/18/jerry-west-kawhi-leonard-clippers-lakers-lebron-james-nba/

TMZ Sports has obtained the voicemail -- in which a man who sounds like West says, "Hey there, this is Jerry calling. I really want to thank you a lot for trying to help. I heard this morning that everyone over in the Lakers camp thinks they're gonna get him."
"I just find it hard to believe that he would want to go to that sh*t show where he would not even be ... wouldn't even get his name in the paper and he wouldn't be the face of the franchise that's for sure."
"He might be the best player on the team, but hope things are well and again, I really really appreciate everything you've done."

[Dirks_Finale]

Joe Smith negotiated a side deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, then fired his agent. Said agent then sued Joe Smith and the details got into the media. The agent also had proof in writing. The league then voided Joe Smith's contract and made the T-Wolves forfeit five 1st round draft picks.

And he wasn't even that good :lol
Twolves :lol

[loveforthegame]

Is there more to that voicemail? Does it have a date it was recorded? Not sure there’s anything illegal there. He thanks the guy for helping but doesn’t mention reimbursement ($2.5 or other).

More embarrassing than illegal.

Just read the article and the voicemail was left July 1st. Unless he has something before that Leonard was a free agent and it wouldn’t be considered tampering right? Not sure taking that guy and his friend to dinner is illegal?

[LkrFan]

Uh oh. Apparently Jerry West left a voice-mail . . .

https://www.tmz.com/2020/12/18/jerry-west-kawhi-leonard-clippers-lakers-lebron-james-nba/

TMZ Sports has obtained the voicemail -- in which a man who sounds like West says, "Hey there, this is Jerry calling. I really want to thank you a lot for trying to help. I heard this morning that everyone over in the Lakers camp thinks they're gonna get him."
"I just find it hard to believe that he would want to go to that sh*t show where he would not even be ... wouldn't even get his name in the paper and he wouldn't be the face of the franchise that's for sure."
"He might be the best player on the team, but hope things are well and again, I really really appreciate everything you've done."
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:lol at Clipper Nation (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=28500)

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/Original_Gio/status/1339994507983482881?s=19

:rollin :lmao :rollin

[daslicer]

He'll probably sign with the Heat tbh.

That's a possibility. Still I can't see it working out for him long term with the Heat. Jimmy Butler will eventually butt heads with him over load management. Riley also doesn't bend over for anybody which was the reason why Lebron left.

[LkrFan]

That's a possibility. Still I can't see it working out for him long term with the Heat. Jimmy Butler will eventually butt heads with him over load management. Riley also doesn't bend over for anybody which was the reason why Lebron left.

Wade's athleticism was fading and Uncle Drew was an up and coming star were more likely reasons why he bolted tbh.

[lefty]

Well to be fair it was a shit show back then

[baseline bum]

That's a possibility. Still I can't see it working out for him long term with the Heat. Jimmy Butler will eventually butt heads with him over load management. Riley also doesn't bend over for anybody which was the reason why Lebron left.

You can't forget Mickey Arison having Mike Miller cut to save a few million after all three of James, Wade, and Bosh took paycuts to facilitate the signing of Miller. No way LeBron wouldn't have taken that as a huge insult.

[TimDunkem]

If Joe Smith and The TWolves had to pay so do Kawhi and the Clitts.

[daslicer]

Wade's athleticism was fading and Uncle Drew was an up and coming star were more likely reasons why he bolted tbh.

That's a huge part of the reason why he left but the other part is he didn't like how Riley ran the organization like a dictator. It was Riley's way or the highway and that was a big a reason why he was wiling to go back to Cleveland despite his disdain for Gilbert. Gilbert was willing to give him full control of the organization and let him do whatever he wanted. Riley is an old school conservative guy and is too set in his ways to change at his old age. He would treat Kawhi and Uncle Dennis the same way he treated Lebron. No way he would allow them to bend him over.

[daslicer]

If Joe Smith and The TWolves had to pay so do Kawhi and the Clitts.

Agreed. If there is hard evidence that proves the allegations are true I can't see how they get out of the type of punishment the T'wolves got. No way would the rest of the league/owners allow them to get out of this Scott free.

[Dirks_Finale]

Agreed. If there is hard evidence that proves the allegations are true I can't see how they get out of the type of punishment the T'wolves got. No way would the rest of the league/owners allow them to get out of this Scott free.

Are there any suspensions involved if Silver is the Commissioner when Horry hip-checked Nash back in the day?

My guess is he goes easy on them.