Kawhi Pippen highlights vs Warriors

[MVPCues]

It's just me probably, but I don't like attaching Pippen to his name. I understand why and don't fault the comparison...no issue with OP or anyone else. I just think he (Kawhi) is becoming that good and the comparison will be obsolete very soon.

Now if they rename Pippen...I'd be ok with that.

[weebo]

That turn around j from the baseline is unstoppable.

[CGD]

What a beast. His post game is legit, and that fade away baseline shot, wow. Grown ass man moves tonight

[Spur|n|Austin]

I'm in awe watching this dude on a nightly basis, he's growing into a superstar before our eyes.

[jsandiego]

These types of steals will stick in the opposition's head.
They mean more than just breakaway dunks.

Steph and others will remember you can't dance in front of this guy, and they will turn sideways to shield the ball. This immediately changes the quick threat ability. It's huge mental stuff.

This right here. It's the little things like this that take them out of their rhythm. It's the difference between a 10 point loss and a 20 point victory.

As good as the Warriors are, they still play outside in, and rely on their jumpers. Luckily, we have the Wingstop combo of Kawhi/Green to shut down their 2 big stars. We match up well against them.

[cjw]

I'm biased, but think he's one of the five most fun players in the league to watch (Westbrook, Curry, Davis, Lebron). Note that foul line Harden is not in that set.

[absoloot66]

These types of steals will stick in the opposition's head.
They mean more than just breakaway dunks.

Steph and others will remember you can't dance in front of this guy, and they will turn sideways to shield the ball. This immediately changes the quick threat ability. It's huge mental stuff.

+1. Definitely preventing Steph & Co. from getting in their comfort zone, which leads to them getting unconsciously hot.

[urunobili]

Check the embeded video of Kawhi owning Stein plz...

http://espn.go.com/blog/golden-state...riors-to-solve

[FkLA]

That drive and finish on Iggy, one of the best defenders in the league, was reassuring. I always feared Kawhi's comparative lack of "freakish" athleticism to other great scoring wings would hold him back somewhat from being a dominant penetrator (see his poor shooting stats off drives), but he's really learned how to use body and length to finish effectively in traffic, moreso than last year. And his footwork in the post was outstanding here.

He's turning into a versatile offensive player, and is improving game-by-game, showing us moves we haven't seen before.

Like you, I used to think he'd be a 15-18 ppg which was more than ok considering how good of a defender/rebounder he is. He just keeps showing us more and more of his offensive arsenal though. Now I'd be surprised if he doesn't eventually become a perennial 20 ppg player. He's averaging 19 ppg since the start of March tbh.

I'm biased, but think he's one of the five most fun players in the league to watch (Westbrook, Curry, Davis, Lebron). Note that foul line Harden is not in that set.

Watching him bully ballhandlers is what I enjoy the most. A highlight reel of Kawhi rips, deflections, etc would be better than most player's offensive highlight reels tbh.

[therealtruth]

Watching him bully ballhandlers is what I enjoy the most. A highlight reel of Kawhi rips, deflections, etc would be better than most player's offensive highlight reels tbh.

That's what I liked about Pippen as well. He was a defensive monster. The ability to make the offense uncomfortable and bully ballhandlers. Kawhi is showing signs of that.

[spurraider21]

Check the embeded video of Kawhi owning Stein plz...

http://espn.go.com/blog/golden-state...riors-to-solve

how is that "owning stein"

[urunobili]

how is that "owning stein"

Because he tried to trick him with guided questions and Kawgi didn't fall for half of one of them. Happy???

[spurraider21]

Because he tried to trick him with guided questions and Kawgi didn't fall for half of one of them. Happy???

i dno, just seemed like a standard interview