The Claw - More steals than fouls

[spurraider21]

Kawhi does get special treatment though in terms of on ball steals. Some of his steals are normally fouls if some other players are doing it..I think the refs respect him to a point that they just assume it's legit..

He deserves though..He's been getting ty calls the last three years.

this. when he grabbed the ball from ellis, most players would have been called for a foul there.

still, looked amazing

[timmy2003]

Kawhi does get special treatment though in terms of on ball steals. Some of his steals are normally fouls if some other players are doing it..I think the refs respect him to a point that they just assume it's legit..

He deserves though..He's been getting ty calls the last three years.

I hope he will get such special treatment against Harden

[jermaine]

I often wonder an ask why is he not in the DPOY talks!?! Fatass Green for the Warriors are though!!!

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

probably one of the most underrated improvement on his defensive game is his ability to Guard without fouling way too much. Last years game 1 and 2 was out of a norm and probably was just officials. But overall, during his first year..He had a tendency to foul here and there....

No, its that he is Finals MVP and the ref aren't calling a lot ticky tack fouls they use to call on Kawhi. He has always been a very good defender. He is now a great defender, probably the best in the league at any position right now.

[Obstructed_View]

this. when he grabbed the ball from ellis, most players would have been called for a foul there.

still, looked amazing

It was amazing, and it was definitely a foul. I understand why Ellis was so pissed about it. Kawhi is starting to benefit from the fact that the Spurs as a team don't foul a lot on top of his reputation as a top defender.

[milkyway21]

But I am surprised he is not in the DPOY conversation. During the game Memphis vs Oklahoma they mention Marc Gasol for DPOY

CURRENT LEAGUE LEADER IN STEALS:
1. Leonard
2. Curry
3. Westbrook

[Raven]

But I am surprised he is not in the DPOY conversation. During the game Memphis vs Oklahoma they mention Marc Gasol for DPOY

CURRENT LEAGUE LEADER IN STEALS:
1. Leonard
2. Curry
3. Westbrook

damn marc winning it would be hilarious.. anyway, he clearly is in the conversation.