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Originally Posted by SAGirl

Lol I don't know if you meant to say Kawhi does... autotext?

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As an aside, I really like LMA in interviews. He has a sense of humor, which I am sure goes nicely with Pop and the locker room. You know?

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Lol...I did mean Kawhi. I'm not sure I've ever seen Kyle do an interview...I'm thinkin' he might be pretty damn good at it. At least he would give the forum something to talk about :)

And yeah, LMA does have a sense of humor. He also seems like he could be a little weird...lol

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Originally Posted by tmtcsc

Geez, did something happen to Kawhi that made him so melancholy? Being shy and quiet is one thing, but dude talks like his dog just died. Check out his Pre-Draft video. I've never seen him this animated as a Spur. I actually feel bad for the guy. Get the cameras and mics the hell away from him. His commentary adds nothing and he clearly doesn't like engaging with the media.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA1GYjD1yHo

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Just watched that video. Really weird. It seems like he has regressed for some reason.
He actually had some interesting things to say and spoke clearly/loudly enough you could hear him. I honestly don't care about his public speaking as long as he keeps killing them on the court. Just thought it was odd the change from then to now.

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Originally Posted by ElKingslayer2

Just watched that video. Really weird. It seems like he has regressed for some reason.
He actually had some interesting things to say and spoke clearly/loudly enough you could hear him. I honestly don't care about his public speaking as long as he keeps killing them on the court. Just thought it was odd the change from then to now.

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I've heard that things like social anxiety disorder (assuming that's what he has) can hit people in their early 20s and cause people to regress. At least he's not Ricky Williams.

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Originally Posted by spursistan

Why is Kawhi not going to media room when he is having these multiple podium games? i'm really starting to get annoyed by his shrinking violet act..dude wants to get superstar calls but he keeps on lowering his own profile..you need to embrace the perks of All-Star status and use the pulpit in the post-playoff game press conference and be heard from instead of disappearing into a locker-room.......

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:lol

What if Kawhi went Pop on them?

"Thats a really stupid question" :lmao

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Originally Posted by YGWHI

Yes, it was during the game. LMA called him "colleague" IIRC, that they just talk about bball...

Kawhi and LMA don't show the same type of camaraderie in each one/relationship that the Big3, but it isn't weird. It's the first year together but also -unlike Manu and Parker- they're so quiet and the age difference is a factor.

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Scottie and Mike were never close either but they had great respect for each other's talent and I think Kawhi and LMA feel the same way about each other. As long as they have respect for each other that's all that matters.

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Originally Posted by daslicer

As long as they have respect for each other that's all that matters.

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Agree. If people watch LMA in the interview saying he still doesn't know anything about Kawhi, this is not necessary bad. None should be worried about...

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Originally Posted by ElKingslayer2

Just watched that video. Really weird. It seems like he has regressed for some reason.
He actually had some interesting things to say and spoke clearly/loudly enough you could hear him. I honestly don't care about his public speaking as long as he keeps killing them on the court. Just thought it was odd the change from then to now.

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Exactly! He seems excited, happy and interested in answering the questions - and that was before he became a multi-millionaire. It's just odd.

I'm with you - I don't care if I ever hear him say another word. Plus, most of the reporters' questions are just so stupid and pointless. Just babble. Mike Monroe is one of the worst reporters around. He just throws out statements like "Pop, talk about..." or "Pop, looked like defense was really emphasized tonight.....what did uh.....what would you uh....talk about that".. <-- The epitome of fucking lazy journalism.

Pop usually breaks in with a "That's a very astute observation Mikey. We were trying to play defense tonight. We find that its one of two very important things to do when you play basketball. Shooting the ball in the basket being the other. Sheesh allmighty. Are you serious? I still love you Mikey."

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Originally Posted by spursistan

Why is Kawhi not going to media room when he is having these multiple podium games? i'm really starting to get annoyed by his shrinking violet act..dude wants to get superstar calls but he keeps on lowering his own profile..you need to embrace the perks of All-Star status and use the pulpit in the post-playoff game press conference and be heard from instead of disappearing into a locker-room.......

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What!!! Holy shit dude, leave the man alone. He gives you awesome play and thats not enough? Go watch General Hospital if you want all that unnecessary BS. Kawhi is a blessing and is unbelievably giving the Spurs a chance at winning another title in the Duncan era.

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Originally Posted by YGWHI

Agree. If people watch LMA in the interview saying he still doesn't know anything about Kawhi, this is not necessary bad. None should be worried about...

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B-b-but I want them to be besties.

:chestbump

Alot of the media are like the characters in The Wolf of Wall Street. They come on friendly but if they see an opening theyll slice and dice you. Yeah its our only conduit to the players but fuck them and their increasing intrusiveness.

I hope Kawhi is just putting up his boundaries and that hes good. None of our business.

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Originally Posted by spursistan

Why is Kawhi not going to media room when he is having these multiple podium games? i'm really starting to get annoyed by his shrinking violet act..dude wants to get superstar calls but he keeps on lowering his own profile..you need to embrace the perks of All-Star status and use the pulpit in the post-playoff game press conference and be heard from instead of disappearing into a locker-room.......

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Gotta say, I totally disagree with this opinion... let Kawhi do whatever he wants to do... I like that a superstar on the Spurs is almost like the Thomas Pynchon of the NBA... he's completely different from other loud, brash, immature stars, who populate the NBA by the hundreds... doesn't this tie in perfectly with the reputation of the Spurs as being different from other franchises, less concerned with media attention and celebrity flash?