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Bill Simmons always a good and funny read. Lots of respect for him especially after calling out Roger Goodell.
18. Kawhi Leonard
Six sarcastic retorts if/when a buddy says to you, “I just don’t know if Kawhi is a max guy. He’s putting up only 15 and 7 every night and he hasn’t been healthy all season … I think he might take a discount to stay.”
1. “Yeah, it’s not like the league is drifting toward über-athletic forwards who can make 3s, defend both forward spots and thrive in small ball AND big ball.”
2. “Great point, David Kahn.”
3. “You’re right, half the league’s teams have enough cap space to offer him a max contract this summer — there’s no way someone will bite.”
4. “No way he can put up better stats — NBA players always peak statistically at 23 when they’re the fourth option on a contender.”
5. “Yeah, he’ll take a discount to stay — he’s made less than $8 million playing basketball these last four years. He’s definitely ready to leave gobs of money on the table.”
6. “Hold on, I’m gonna make a list of everyone who can successfully defend LeBron or Durant in a seven-game series. Kawhi Leonard, and … oh, wait, we’re done.”
http://grantland.com/features/2015-nba-trade-value-part-2-the-temple-of-doom/
Last edited by AztecSpur; 02-25-2015 at 10:35 PM.
Bill Simmons always a good and funny read. Lots of respect for him especially after calling out Roger Goodell.
at 6
He is always funny. I enjoyed reading his book of basketball that he wrote.
The only three guys in the league who can guard healthy Durant are Lebron, Kawhi and Westbrook (fixed it)
Last edited by cjw; 02-25-2015 at 07:38 PM.
Durant is currently undergoing his 2nd surgery. not sure if this is relevant
Pop was the first coach to make his list.
thanks for providing the link ....
Simmons must not have watched much Spurs this season, Kawhi is most certainly not the 4th option.
I have numerous sources saying Kawhi is leaving next season.
can not leave if spurs match
can demand to be be traded spurs can then suspended his ass
he is a restricted free agent. Do your sources think the Spurs wont match a max offer from another team?
Lol, remember when wild child started to say kawhi would leave? That was dumb. Cool to see even lame trolling gets recycled.
thanks for providing the link ....
Added link to Original Post.
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