Having LMA as focal point of the offense seemed right to me because he could kick out to Kawhi but Kawhi couldnt pass to LMA, as effectively, because of their respective positions......But Kawhi is the better player and leader.
Pop rarely played them on the same side of the court, to reduce teams from loading up. I really hope Leonard and LMA get involved in pick and rolls together. I strongly believe your two best players should load up on one side to make it a 2 on 2 game.
So...LMA should average 26 ppg while Kawhi just 10-13 ppg? I guess Kawhi won't sign the extension if he has to take a back seat for an inferior player like LMA.
Also, it's so funny how people can think that Kawhi "magically" will get rhythm to score in the 4th when he barely touch the ball in the other 3rd quarters.
"LMA should carry us.." This has to stop.
He's not.
But I have to read 4 crazy guys here saying "LMA has to be the first option" "LMA as focal point of the offense seemed right" "Kawhi better score just in the 4th"
If I was Kawhi and my coach tells me I have to defer to an inferior scorer just to keep "happy"...I'm gonna run away the first chance I get.
Did Kobe average 13ppg with shaq dominating for 3 quarters? No. So don't write idiot responses. Leonard could easily have 15 points coming into the 4th. And he could do it without too many plays been called for him.
Agree. I find so crazy that people can think that having a passive Kawhi for 3q on offense is something good.
This team could have NBA 2nd record with bad-poor LMA but won't survive without Kawhi at MVP level.
I wonder how this is so hard to understand...
Really? Because these Spurs run the offense in the way that the Showtime Lakers did?
Like the Spurs low pace will allow Kawhi to average 15 points in 3 q with LMA as first option?
Talking about idiot responses..
Since when was Kobe in the show time lakers. Plus shaq Kobe lakers were slow teams. Leonard is one of the best reactive players in the league. 14 finals mvp dominated games 3 to 5 without plays being called for him. Give lma his shots in for the first three then switch. Many other stars did the same.
In the first three quarters...What a joke.
I would understand if LMA gets many touches early in the first quarter to find his rhythm but almost whole game?...C'mon.
We see LeBron barely shooting in the first quarter to get other guys involved but he's a scoring machine the rest of the game.
I wonder who star does now in 2017 what you say.
The difference is Shaq was a dominant player, the best player on the team, and a huge matchup advantage. LMA is a borderline top 25 player and his strength is his midrange game (no different than Kawhi, but far less efficient). Also I seem to remember Kobe hating Shaq and demanding a trade or threatening to leave to get a bigger role so not the best example all around.
The only reason the player fans here want isolation plays for KL is to get KL MVP consideration. It's not a winning strategy.
Kawhi was GOAT status last year. LMA was a loser. Ya forget already?
Stop trolling.
Having Kawhi as #1st option doesnt mean go iso.
Kawhi went iso in just 12% of his possessions. KD sharing the ball with Curry and Klay and playing "GSW beautiful game" last season...still 11.5%
Tell me how Kawhi is only an iso-scorer when he's one of the most versatile and efficient scorers in the league.
Having Kawhi as #1 option is not a winning strategy?
The Spurs won 71 and 67 games, had the 2nd best record two seasons in a row, and made the WCF with Kawhi as leading scorer.
Yea shocking that fans would want the most efficient and talented offensive player on the team to be the #1 offensive option.
You do know that Kobe hated not getting the ball more, right? He wanted a bigger role and basically made the Lakers get rid of Shaq. Piss poor example.
Oh, and you also might be forgetting Shaq was one of the most dominant players in league history. Kawhi would probably do that for Shaq, but LMA is nowhere near a prime Shaq. Kobe would have demanded LMA to be traded last year for taking too many shots, IMO.
Kawhi can still be the number one option and play a different style of ball (if needed to win).
Kobe and shaq both had massive egos. Shaq was publicly asking to get paid. Take KG and PP for an example. KG was the number one option up until the 4th. It's a lot easier to play it that way.
This is why I don't get paid to post my basketball thoughts.
I was taken in by the 4-0 start and LA's play. But now with these last two games I've brought down to reality.
Leonard should be the guy. Just hope he gets his health in order.
I have no ing clue what you're talking about. Where did I say Kawhi is only an iso player.
Going to Kawhi iso plays isn't a winning strategy. Jesus, it appear to be in english where I am sitting.
Really? You said "fans here want isolation plays for KL is to get KL MVP consideration" when NO ONE in this thread talked about iso-offense, those fans wanted Kawhi as #1 option, two whole different things.
But you're the guy who doesn't know the difference between them.
No one talked about iso offense but you claimed I said KL is only an iso player.
Are you high or drunk?
There's more chance of the Spurs' terrible point guard play affecting LA's confidence than Kawaa's game. I'm sure theres a good chance Kawai is feeling it too since Tony isn't due till next month.
Like it's the first time you said something like this.
After this game I'd love to say "both" but..nah. N-a-h.Are you high or drunk?
First you make up then you double down on it.
It's not the first time you've said something totally ing stupid.
And now you're projecting your own onto others.
Player fan nonsense, typical from these types of forums.
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