Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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06-22-2016
myhc

Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/s...or-8313480.php
06-22-2016
SpursforSix

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

I disapprove.
06-22-2016
Mr. Body

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

A reason to watch, then.
06-22-2016
baseline bum

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

I hate the Olympics, I wish he'd stay home.
06-22-2016
TheDoctor

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

Awesome news. Kawhi/Durant/Pop time for bonding.
06-22-2016
Spurs 4 The Win

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by TheDoctor

Awesome news. Kawhi/Durant/Pop time for bonding.

Bingo
06-22-2016
Sean Cagney

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by baseline bum

I hate the Olympics, I wish he'd stay home.

Truth.
06-22-2016
SpursforSix

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

:pop: I hope I don't fuck things up.
06-22-2016
spursistan

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

Bonding experience with Durant, tbh..
06-22-2016
houston spurs fan

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

Kawhi bonding with Durant? He doesn't even talk to LMA and they are teammates...
06-22-2016
Keepin' it real

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by TheDoctor

Awesome news. Kawhi/Durant/Pop time for bonding.

Yup, they can swat mosquitoes off each other.
06-22-2016
GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

I'm kind of hoping Lebron ends up playing, would be great for Kawhi to be practicing and scrimmaging against Lebron/KD/PG13
06-22-2016
daslicer

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by TheDoctor

Awesome news. Kawhi/Durant/Pop time for bonding.

Amazing how people still haven't' figured out that Pop is not coaching Team USA until 2018.
06-22-2016
.G.

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

:lol
06-22-2016
gambit1990

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

kawhi is gonna tear it up.
06-22-2016
look_at_g_shred

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

When does this start? August?
06-22-2016
TheGreatYacht

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by gambit1990

kawhi is gonna tear it up.

When Team USA is up 60 on Ivory Coast and Kobe needs a breather.... You damn right he'll tear it up
06-23-2016
Fireball

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

he has to take that step ... I approve
06-23-2016
Kawhitstorm

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by baseline bum

I hate the Olympics, I wish he'd stay home.

He isn't going to play heavy minutes & Kawhi is a gym rat anyway so might as well have him scrimmaging against his peers rather than Drew League talent.:lol
06-23-2016
TheDoctor

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by daslicer

Amazing how people still haven't' figured out that Pop is not coaching Team USA until 2018.

What is this sorcery?

All my dreams fell apart.
06-23-2016
TheDoctor

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by look_at_g_shred

When does this start? August?

August 6-21
06-23-2016
SpursforSix

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

Quote:

Originally Posted by daslicer

Amazing how people still haven't' figured out that Pop is not coaching Team USA until 2018.

:pop: what the fuck?
06-23-2016
elbamba

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

Isn't he about to have a baby? I hope his wife/GF doesn't go.
06-23-2016
loveforthegame

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

These guys are confirmed so far:

Cousins
Green
Melo
Durant
George
Butler
Lowry

5 spots left.
06-23-2016
K...

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by elbamba

Isn't he about to have a baby? I hope his wife/GF doesn't go.

In America the females have the babies. Men are only required for the initial fertilization.

Kawhi has previously turned down daughters? Why do you think he'd care about his own child now? Dude lives for basketball. Nothing wrong with that.
06-23-2016
myhc

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by loveforthegame

These guys are confirmed so far:

Cousins
Green
Melo
Durant
George
Butler
Lowry

5 spots left.

I'd give those spots to Kawhi, Klay, Kyrie, Conley, and one more big, either Drummond or Denadre and call it a day.
06-23-2016
loveforthegame

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

Jordan confirmed now too.

4 slots now.
06-23-2016
TheMulletMan3000

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/242350/Kawhi-Leonard-Not-Expected-To-Play-In-Olympics

Kawhi Leonard is not expected to play for the United States in the 2016 Olympics.
Leonard is the reigning two-time Defensive Player of the Year and finished second in MVP voting.
The United States has considerable depth at forward in Paul George, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.
06-23-2016
Robz4000

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by TheMulletMan3000

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/242350/Kawhi-Leonard-Not-Expected-To-Play-In-Olympics

Kawhi Leonard is not expected to play for the United States in the 2016 Olympics.
Leonard is the reigning two-time Defensive Player of the Year and finished second in MVP voting.
The United States has considerable depth at forward in Paul George, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.

Good
06-23-2016
Kawhitstorm

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by TheMulletMan3000

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/242350/Kawhi-Leonard-Not-Expected-To-Play-In-Olympics

Kawhi Leonard is not expected to play for the United States in the 2016 Olympics.
Leonard is the reigning two-time Defensive Player of the Year and finished second in MVP voting.
The United States has considerable depth at forward in Paul George, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.

His GF is pregnant & he doesn't want to use rubber.:lol
06-23-2016
Budkin

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

Just got a breaking news alert on my phone from ESPN that says:

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Kawhi Leonard will not accept invite to play on Team USA in this summer's Olympics, sources tell Jeff Goodman
06-23-2016
jeebus

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by Budkin

Just got a breaking news alert on my phone from ESPN that says:

Good move by team USA to not invite him. They're already stacked at the forward position and don't need a choker on the team.
06-23-2016
dabom

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by jeebus

Good move by team USA to not invite him. They're already stacked at the forward position and don't need a choker on the team.

:lol
06-23-2016
loveforthegame

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

This the 3rd time he's turned them down? Second at least. Even with Pop coaching next time they probably won't ask him again.

Bummer news even if understandable.
06-23-2016
dabom

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

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Originally Posted by loveforthegame

This the 3rd time he's turned them down? Second at least. Even with Pop coaching next time they probably won't ask him again.

Bummer news even if understandable.

I'm pretty sure it was tough for him too. It was the correct decision after all. He also probably in the "baby making years now".
06-23-2016
Leetonidas

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

Damn, I was hoping to see him play for the gold this summer. Oh well, I understand why he isn't. Hope he does in 2020 though
06-23-2016
loveforthegame

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

I agree. This was a no brainier with his girlfriend pregnant. I'm just surprised it took this long for him to decline when all reports had him as a lock as earliest as this morning.

I'm just bummed for him and the timing when he's been invited. He's had to turn them down. He's mentioned numerous times he wants to play and the honor it would be. I hope for his sake they ask him for 2020 but won't be surprised if they don't even bother.
06-23-2016
gambit1990

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

damn, was really looking forward to watching him play.

at least he won't get hurt playing... and that zika shit is no joke.
06-23-2016
Mugen

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

Great news
06-23-2016
313

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeebus

Good move by team USA to not invite him. They're already stacked at the forward position and don't need a choker on the team.

:tu
06-23-2016
rasuo214

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

Can't say I blame him, I wouldn't want to go either.
06-23-2016
myhc

Re: Kawhi likely to play in Rio Olympics

I'd honestly love to see him play, just because most guys who play the olympics tend to come back the following season as better players. But can't argue with not wanting to go down that cesspool in Rio.