Kawhi turns down my daughter

[exstatic]

I do think it's lame to refuse a child asking for a photo, and I also think that if you choose to play in the NBA, you also choose the public lifestyle. That said, we live in a different world where photographs can be e-mailed and altered and get people in all kinds of problems. Maybe there is some kind of Spurs policy on photos? I don't know, but if not, they should make one.

It's never a question of one kid. There are probably 600,000 kids in San Antonio. If he was expected to take photos with any kid, he'd never do anything else.

[littlecoyotecoin]

If you don't like your parenting being questioned then don't bring it up in a public forum.

You are doing her ZERO favors by carrying on like this. She is going to grow up and be a self en led the rest of us have to deal with because instead of teaching her to accept failure and rejection, learn from it and even benefit, you are going to show her how to be a self en led twit through your own actions. Bravo.

This.

But, also, I am angry at Kawhi. When a guy has a chance to do good he should, if it's really not much of a strain. I, for example, have a sort of obsessive/compulsive disorder with a penchant for having things be orderly, and more specifically, symmetrical. I arrange things in this manner at restaurants, on the table, one on the left, one on the right, etc. And, when Kawhi had the chance to appease me in this arena, he totally let me down. If he would have when confronted, just broken her other ankle, I wouldn't be tossing and turning every night since this thread was created. you, Kawhi. . you.

[Aztecfan03]

This.

But, also, I am angry at Kawhi. When a guy has a chance to do good he should, if it's really not much of a strain. I, for example, have a sort of obsessive/compulsive disorder with a penchant for having things be orderly, and more specifically, symmetrical. I arrange things in this manner at restaurants, on the table, one on the left, one on the right, etc. And, when Kawhi had the chance to appease me in this arena, he totally let me down. If he would have when confronted, just broken her other ankle, I wouldn't be tossing and turning every night since this thread was created. you, Kawhi. . you.

WHy when he has an eye infection? No one would want photos of themselves out there when they have eye infections. But your last sentence seems like sarcasm so im not sure if you are serious even though most of your post seems serious.

[mbass]

Is Duncan known to turn down fans? if so I find that kind if disappointing.....

I've heard that Duncan turns down fans. But Manu will sign for anyone - he is great with the fans and that is why they love him.

Another great Spur is David Robinson - I ran into the team about 20 years ago at the SA airport (before they started taking charters) - DRob was absolutely charming and gracious. I've never forgotten that - he asked if he could put his luggage down and then asked who I wanted the autograph for and put that name on the paper. I told him that he was my favorite player and he smiled a big grin and thanked me - what an absolutely fantastic individual.

[SayTown]

Kawhi doesnt even talk to Pop, Duncan or most of his teammates why would he talk or take a picture with a stranger

[benfti]

Patty Mills would have taken the photo, carried her home, and cooked you guys turtles on the bbq.

but that's Patty.

[MolaMola790]

I've heard that Duncan turns down fans. But Manu will sign for anyone - he is great with the fans and that is why they love him.

Another great Spur is David Robinson - I ran into the team about 20 years ago at the SA airport (before they started taking charters) - DRob was absolutely charming and gracious. I've never forgotten that - he asked if he could put his luggage down and then asked who I wanted the autograph for and put that name on the paper. I told him that he was my favorite player and he smiled a big grin and thanked me - what an absolutely fantastic individual.

that's an awesome story man, I'd love to meet the Admiral. I'd love to meet Timmy too but based on what you're saying I guess I'd be disappointed. For some reason he comes off to me as a guy who would take photos and sign stuff for fans but I guess not

[sananspursfan21]

Man, you guys are pretty harsh on the OP. I mean, I do agree with the majority, approaching a star is like rolling the dice. I've managed 4-4 on positive experiences with my superstar approaches but I've got the butterflies with the thought of possibly getting denied. It is about how you do it and I've also only asked for an autograph once out of the four times.

You probably shouldn't immediately ask for a picture or an autograph. If you and the guy hit it off, then you feel the situation and maybe you can ask. It's like asking a girl out. She's gonna turn you down immediately if the first words out of your mouth are asking her out. Those stars just want to be treated normal. Just keep as calm as possible and tell them you are a fan and enjoy what they do. That may be hard to convey to a kid but hey, that's what works best from my experience. I haven't been denied yet.

[SpurPadre]

that's an awesome story man, I'd love to meet the Admiral. I'd love to meet Timmy too but based on what you're saying I guess I'd be disappointed. For some reason he comes off to me as a guy who would take photos and sign stuff for fans but I guess not

TD is no asshole, he simply doesn't buy into "celebrity" hype. He wants to be a normal dude who happens to be one of the GOAT basketball players. Kawhi surely falls in the same boat. They're still class because they don't brag about what they do unlike most athletes. The OP also keeps evading specifics of what Kawhi actually said and how he said it. I'm sure he handled it without being a about it.

[mingus]

I do think it's lame to refuse a child asking for a photo, and I also think that if you choose to play in the NBA, you also choose the public lifestyle. That said, we live in a different world where photographs can be e-mailed and altered and get people in all kinds of problems. Maybe there is some kind of Spurs policy on photos? I don't know, but if not, they should make one.

And what I'm saying is that he's just a normal dude. We're all jack asses sometimes. We're not always going to do the right thing. Accept it and move on instead of being a cry baby about it and getting hung up on petty .

[mudyez]

Would be weird anyway to see Kawhi whith your daughter on jailbait.com

[Knoxxx]

Would be weird anyway to see Kawhi whith your daughter on jailbait.com

[ohmwrecker]

Who gives a ? You guys get lathered up over some dumb imo.

[Bill_Brasky]

This.

But, also, I am angry at Kawhi. When a guy has a chance to do good he should, if it's really not much of a strain. I, for example, have a sort of obsessive/compulsive disorder with a penchant for having things be orderly, and more specifically, symmetrical. I arrange things in this manner at restaurants, on the table, one on the left, one on the right, etc. And, when Kawhi had the chance to appease me in this arena, he totally let me down. If he would have when confronted, just broken her other ankle, I wouldn't be tossing and turning every night since this thread was created. you, Kawhi. . you.

[LarryDavid]

My wife and daughter were there, but if I was there I would have asked him what's the deal? No picture for the kid? He would have said I have an eye infection and I wold have apologized. If he was a about it and would have been a back and walked away. Don't want to go to jail or get my ass kicked on a Wednesday afternoon.

Probably should teach your daughter not to approach strangers tbh.

[look_at_g_shred]

Does this got proof? I call bull .

[keepinitwill]

What would you have done?

We all bump in to Spurs players around town. I've never asked for a photo or autograph, but can understand why kids do it. Anyways, my young daughter who's in a cast and crutches went up to Kawhi today in an empty store and he turned her down for a picture. He was with a young short latina girl at the HEB at Wilderness Oak. As long as he keeps dunking, rebounding, hitting 3s and entertaining me I'm cool with him. However, I would have told him to not be such a prick in the store. I could see if the store was busy and not wanting to create a stir, but HEB at 12:30 is dead.

One word EBOLA. I wouldn't be taking anyone's pen to sign an autograph either.

[G-Nob]

Why the are you making your daughter limp around HEB on crutches anyway? Why not let her stay in the car so she's not sweatin' around while you go in for milk. Sugar K was probably questioning your parenting skills and noted that the girl needed an electric cart more than she needed an autograph. And you're upset about that? Priorities, my man. Priorities.

[lefty]

Why the are you making your daughter limp around HEB on crutches anyway? Why not let her stay in the car so she's not sweatin' around while you go in for milk. Sugar K was probably questioning your parenting skills and noted that the girl needed an electric cart more than she needed an autograph. And you're upset about that? Priorities, my man. Priorities.

Yeah leave a handicapped girl in the car, that way if there is an accident and something happens to her, nobody is gonna question his parenting skills

[hater]

Here we have a classic example of 40+ year old guy who started lifting weights at his local gym (about a month ago) and has that irrational confidence sky high.

It's the only way to explain someone casually tossing out phrases like "I would have had words" [with a 6'7" black man in peak physical condition], and "bet you wouldn't say that to my face."

how did I miss this thread?

[hater]

I can picture Kawhi looking down and the ground and saying "nah" while shaking his head and then everyone having an ackward moment

tbh I put myself in they shoes and have to conclude you can't say yes every ing time. It's like giving out charity to homeless. You do it sometimes and sometime you don't

[SpurPadre]

I can picture Kawhi looking down and the ground and saying "nah" while shaking his head and then everyone having an ackward moment

tbh I put myself in they shoes and have to conclude you can't say yes every ing time. It's like giving out charity to homeless. You do it sometimes and sometime you don't

Hey, didn't you hear? He even turned down the President's daughters last week.

[cd98]

"Kawhi turns down my daughter"

This is why it pays to take a couple of seconds to think about how you le your thread before you hit "submit new thread" button.

[DJR210]

lol "I would have had words with him!!!"

Coach Pop would have emerged out of the Wine aisle and told you to get over yourself.

Whoa bro. You're just having words with everybody today!

A celebrity didn't stop what they were doing and treat your kid to a selfie session and personalized fan experience, better call Human Rights Watch.

It could have been worse

Imagine if it was Kobe

He could have told her to off too. I get protecting your daughter assuming that this is even true but it sounds to me that she was politely declined. Perhaps you should teach your kid to handle that type of situation rather than this bull of carrying on like she should get everything her heart desires.

She was not wronged and he doesn't owe you or her anything.

Or maybe don't say anything, just do the Hand symbol, he would dig that.

so he's choosing his food from the freezer and there's some creepy dude standing behind saying nothing and doing the "hand" sign?

how did I miss this thread?

Yeah, lots of great in this one..it needed a bump

[Beaverfuzz]

I'm better than OP's daughter. Got his autograph on a 2007 Spurs Championship shirt along with TJ Ford (who was cut right afterward), Bonner, and Danny Ferry. Tricky Jefferson was hanging with the hoodrats and I didn't want his autograph anyway.

So maybe this thread should be led. " Jefferson turns down SpursTalk poster"