Spurs fate all depends on if Kawhi plays like a first team all NBA

[Kawhitstorm]

[Kawhitstorm]

I am really, really worried about Duncan. I think his knees are shot and he is just a decoy/motivational speaker from here on. I really hope I am wrong but I think it is his last season.

He has been done as an offensive option since he missed the 1st matchup w/ the Warriors & returned w/ a knee brace on what was previously his "good" knee.

[SpursFan86]

Dude balled the out tonight and came up big down the stretch Can't ask for much more.

[99 Problems]

Bite on this one

[EIC]

I have been as critical of Kawhi's offensive game as anyone. I still saw him have lots of difficulty with his handles and trouble splitting the double team, but you have to hand it to the guy: he hit some big 3s, made some clutch shots in the paint, drew some key fouls, and knocked down some very key FTs. And, as he always does, he was a monster on the glass and was a beast on defense. Have to give the man his props.

[Kawhitstorm]

I have been as critical of Kawhi's offensive game as anyone. I still saw him have lots of difficulty with his handles and trouble splitting the double team, but you have to hand it to the guy: he hit some big 3s, made some clutch shots in the paint, drew some key fouls, and knocked down some very key FTs. And, as he always does, he was a monster on the glass and was a beast on defense. Have to give the man his props.

It was WILL & SKILL for Kawhi tonight

[spurraider21]

he was pretty big in the fourth. had some stretches where he was looking pretty shaky, was frustrated early on (picked up that bad foul on the adams screen early)... but he came alive when we needed him, and hit BOTH free throws at the end

[dabom]

he was pretty big in the fourth. had some stretches where he was looking pretty shaky, was frustrated early on (picked up that bad foul on the adams screen early)... but he came alive when we needed him, and hit BOTH free throws at the end

Don't hurt yourself with that post.

[YGWHI]

I have been as critical of Kawhi's offensive game as anyone.

Critical? You said he would be a bench player without his defense...Clown.

[spurraider21]

Don't hurt yourself with that post.

i dont get whats funny. awesome to see kawhi doin kawhi things

[EIC]

Critical? You said he would be a bench player without his defense...Clown.

Jamal Crawford resents that remark.

[YGWHI]

Jamal Crawford resents that remark.

Clown.

[AZK619]

But, but, but, LMA going to carry Spurs in the playoffs. -Low IQ Spurs fan

[EIC]

Clown.

Stutter much? "C-c-c-clown. C-c-c-clown." That all you can say?

[Spurs 4 The Win]

But, but, but, LMA going to carry Spurs in the playoffs. -Low IQ Spurs fan

You need both LMA and Kawhi to carry this team. Neither one is gonna do it by themselves. They are the only ones that can bail us out and create their own shots in the clutch. Thus far they have been pretty equal in their quality down the stretch. What excites me is that you are already seeing growth in their crunchtime play as this series progresses. If they can play with confidence against Golden State in this aspect then we will be in good shape.

[YGWHI]

Stutter much?

Not really. And you? B-b-b-ench p-p-player. Kawhi bench player! Is that all you can say?

"Kawhi would be a bench player at best" "If you took away his defensive skills, I don't think he is in the starting rotation"

[rasuo214]

Game 4 against Clippers 26 points .52.6 FG% .50 3P% 7 rbs 5 asts

I'd say 8 great games and 5 not so good ones. 8-5?...For a 24 years old player who's still developing his game? I'll take it.

Just to add that Kawhi wasn't even considered the star the first 2 games of the finals. He emerged as a star the final 3. So it's more like 8-3 and now after tonight 9-3. I'd say that's pretty good. That also isn't including the Grizzlies series, one of which Kawhi needed to carry the team to victory (Game 3).

[YGWHI]

So it's more like 8-3 and now after tonight 9-3. I'd say that's pretty good. That also isn't including the Grizzlies series, one of which Kawhi needed to carry the team to victory (Game 3).

[BillMc]

You need both LMA and Kawhi to carry this team. Neither one is gonna do it by themselves. They are the only ones that can bail us out and create their own shots in the clutch. Thus far they have been pretty equal in their quality down the stretch. What excites me is that you are already seeing growth in their crunchtime play as this series progresses. If they can play with confidence against Golden State in this aspect then we will be in good shape.

Kawhi is young and going to keep getting better.

LMA is new and going to keep getting more comfortable.

Good times ahead, this season and beyond.

[100%duncan]

Meow

[hitmantb]

Damn I can not believe what I am seeing. A couple of years ago who would have thought Kwahi is on the same level of Durant, if not straight up outplaying him? If he can do this to Durant, he can do it to at most 80% Curry, and aging LeBron. If he keeps this up, Spurs are the #1 team.

EDIT:

Spoke too soon

Second half, Durant is completely dominated and Kwahi was for the most part, a non-factor.

Tier 1 vs tier 1.5 player. And Spurs lose.

[hitmantb]

Unfortunately, looks like Kawhi is not quite on Durant's level yet.

He is an amazing Pippen, but if he is your first option on offense, you lose

[loveforthegame]

Especially embarrassing with everyone else playing their A game.

[tholdren]

No - every year but FMVP (not even the real FMVP) year KL has been a role player. He's not a #1. Very good player, better than I thought he would be, and love that he is a Spur, but he hasn't shown the ability to win or carry a team to a win that matters.

Eat

[K...]

Eat

Congrats, Harlem and apo are gonna abandon this team leaving a bunch of kawhi sensitive cucks. Need you to stay on point. Role player lives..