RC Buford on Kawhi: “The relationship is challenging”

[apalisoc_9]

Yup that's how I feel right now about this situation. Too bad Kawhi is a mute so we don't know what the he wants.

He wants control. He wants superstar freedom.

At this point i dont think he is a good fit with San Antonio. I honestly cant think of a superstar that is. I think the more correct view is that Pop is out of touch.

[YGWHI]

But i can confirm, I have been lurking and posting ins purstalk since 06 and mo has a decent record. He knows someone within the organization.

Really? And he said what he said about the 2nd opinion? Or he doesn't know a . Or he's lying. The same with you.

You had reasons to DM me, one or two years ago because you implied for one of my posts I know someone...Don't lie now[/QUOTE]

[YGWHI]

I talked to a good friend mine whose a doctor the other day and he said Kawhi's injury is pretty strange and that unless he has a torn a muscle that he should be eligible to play by now. I'm starting to believe like Mo said this is all mental with Kawhi.

The way that Spurs medical staff mishandling his injury is the main reason why he's not playing.

We all know he was training hard in the summer. He could know now he needed a different treatment in offseason but he didn't get that from Spurs doctors.

People here would love to keep saying it's a mental issue instead of admitting the Spurs medical staff made a mistake.

[apalisoc_9]

Really? And he said what he said about the 2nd opinion? Or he doesn't know a . Or he's lying. The same with you.

You had reasons to DM me, one or two years ago because you implied for one of my posts I know someone...Don't lie now

[/QUOTE]

Cmon bro, i told people its possible you might know someone because of your committment with kawhi. I think we all want the same thing.

I love kawhi man. There is no reason for me to lie about his injury. I am probably the know Golden Boy Kawhi superfan and people say i am obssessed with him.

I am just looking at things objectively right now and it seems fair to assume he is just refusing to play for whatever reason. A reason we dont know.

[apalisoc_9]

The way that Spurs medical staff mishandling his injury is the main reason why he's not playing.

We all know he was training hard in the summer. He could know now he needed a different treatment in offseason but he didn't get that from Spurs doctors.

People here would love to keep saying it's a mental issue instead of admitting the Spurs medical staff made a mistake.

The spurs medical stuff did make a mistake. Thats why i fully support kawhi if he wants to sit out.

Its possible his camp thinks since the spurs botched his injury diagonisis and they are just in time for a supermax..they could take it as Spurs trying to manipualte leonards livelihood.


Point is, kawhi just doesnt trust the spurs.

[YGWHI]

He wants control. He wants superstar freedom.

And he tells you that?

His fams tell you that?

All Spurs fans know he's a gym rat, everyone knows he only cares about basketball.

He wants control? F*ck you. He only wants doctors he can trust.

[YGWHI]

The spurs medical stuff did make a mistake. Thats why i fully support kawhi if he wants to sit out.

Its possible his camp thinks since the spurs botched his injury diagonisis and they are just in time for a supermax..they could take it as Spurs trying to manipualte leonards livelihood.


Point is, kawhi just doesnt trust the spurs.

First you say it's a mental thing and now this...? C'mon.

[SnakeBoy]

Even if it is true RC is an idiot for saying that in public. What does it benefit besides RC's feelings?

Keeping your ing yap shut when you're pissed is Management 101.

Here's what RC actually said.

Buford said last week that the issue of Leonard’s rehab is “not chilling; it’s challenging. But no one’s put more time into than our group, and Kawhi, and we’ve put all the resources we can, internally and externally, to get him feeling confident enough to play.”

[MoSpur02]

Here's what RC actually said.

Buford said last week that the issue of Leonard’s rehab is “not chilling; it’s challenging. But no one’s put more time into than our group, and Kawhi, and we’ve put all the resources we can, internally and externally, to get him feeling confident enough to play.”

R.C stated the Spurs organization has put all the resources they can “internally and externally” to get Kawhi to feel “confident enough to play.” What does that mean? IMO it means they have done or are doing all they can to get Kawhi not just physically, but mentally ready to play again. What does confidence have to do with his quad not being healed? Just my opinion or way of looking into what R.C said.

[Ice009]

The main reason I am thinking you might be a troll is because in your thread that was deleted, I questioned you validity partly due to your low post count. You said that's because you lost your old account, but the account you're on now is 10 years old. So wtf were you talking about saying that you've lost your old account and that this one is a new one, hence the low post count?

Your explanation there doesn't add up. If it wasn't for that, I would of half believed you, even without stating any sources.

[r0drig0lac]

Whether it's because he hates LMA, or he's upset they didn't keep his boys Simmons and Dedmon, or because he hates the roster, or because Pop was pressuring him to be a Timmy disciple, or whatever. My su ion is Kawhi is using the injury excuse to engage in a quasi holdout to pressure the Spurs to do ... I don't know what.

I can not fault it here, I would also be and this would be easier to accept tbh

[TheDoctor]

[MaNu4Tres]

The main reason I am thinking you might be a troll is because in your thread that was deleted I ask about your low post count. You said that's because you lost your old account, but account you're on is 10 years old. So wtf were you talking about saying you've lost your old account and that this one is a new one, hence the low post count.

Your explanation there doesn't add up. If it wasn't for that, I would of half believed you, even without stating any sources.

He's not a troll. He had an account when ST first started and posted more frequently with that account.

As people get older, the less they post because priorities and other things change. You'll find that out too eventually.

He's not a troll tho, I promise you that.

[Ice009]

He's not a troll. He had an account when ST first started and posted more frequently with that account.

As people get older, the less they post because priorities and other things change. You'll find that out too eventually.

He's not a troll tho, I promise you that.

OK, thanks. That makes sense about not posting much as people get older. I thought he might be lying because usually accounts with low post counts are either lurkers or ones that trolls have that may have been lying dormant for a while before they start using them, but if you remember him from back then, then I will trust you and apologize.

[MoSpur02]

Not really sure why my account here was changed from MoSpur to MoSpur02. Just noticed the change all of a sudden one day after logging into the account after a long time of not logging in.

[Russ]

Here's what RC actually said.

Buford said last week that the issue of Leonard’s rehab is “not chilling; it’s challenging. But no one’s put more time into than our group, and Kawhi, and we’ve put all the resources we can, internally and externally, to get him feeling confident enough to play.”

That speaks volumes about the Spurs' POV on this.

[MaNu4Tres]

Not really sure why my account here was changed from MoSpur to MoSpur02. Just noticed the change all of a sudden one day after logging into the account after a long time of not logging in.

I know, I remembered MoSpur.

You used to post pretty frequently before 2008. (Then searching for your posts under MoSpur, you posted over 7,000 times lol).

A lot of people just throw things they don't want to hear under the troll file, unfortunately.

I heard about LaMarcus two summers ago not being happy, wishing he signed with Phoenix and they mocked me too. This is after being on this forum and never trolling for over 10 years.

[TheDoctor]

the ing drama.

[SAGirl]

I know, I remembered MoSpur.

You used to post pretty frequently before 2008. (Then searching for your posts under MoSpur, you posted over 7,000 times lol).

A lot of people just throw things they don't want to hear under the troll file, unfortunately.

I heard about LaMarcus two summers ago not being happy, wishing he signed with Phoenix and they mocked me too. This is after being on this forum and never trolling for over 10 years.

Ok let's speculate a little... Why do you think he's holding himself out?
Mo says it's mental. A psychosomatic pain it's still a pain... But how to resolve it is really ????

Do you think it's something elsd? Something calculated? Pop says he wants to play, he's just not comfortable and confident enough. (And he didn't appear to have the same explosion of you recall... Though maybe he was on his way, looking much better when he as sat down again.

[Dre_7]

Ok let's speculate a little... Why do you think he's holding himself out?
Mo says it's mental. A psychosomatic pain it's still a pain... But how to resolve it is really ????

I know this isn't directed at me but I think he does feel pain and is holding himself out until he is pain free and I think the reason for that is avoid doing any more damage right before he can cash in on a big pay day. There is a whole lot of money riding on his quad being 100% healthy for the next several years. My opinion, is he wants to wait until he is back to 100 percent before risking playing on it when he has that much money on the line.

[MaNu4Tres]

Ok let's speculate a little... Why do you think he's holding himself out?
Mo says it's mental. A psychosomatic pain it's still a pain... But how to resolve it is really ????

Do you think it's something elsd? Something calculated? Pop says he wants to play, he's just not comfortable and confident enough. (And he didn't appear to have the same explosion of you recall... Though maybe he was on his way, looking much better when he as sat down again.

Pop and the Spurs will always say the right things. They'd never try to induce drama or worry during the season. They'll lie or be very vague just to put an end to distractions of the potential soap opera.

As for me, I have no idea. No point in speculating because nothing comes out from the horses mouth.

He can't even talk with the media to address the rumors, much-less practice with his teammates most of the year.

[SAGirl]

I know this isn't directed at me but I think he does feel pain and is holding himself out until he is pain free and I think the reason for that is avoid doing any more damage right before he can cash in on a big pay day. There is a whole lot of money riding on his quad being 100% healthy for the next several years. My opinion, is he wants to wait until he is back to 100 percent before risking playing on it when he has that much money on the line.

This makes perfect sense.

I am hoping he is better this season.

[Dre_7]

This makes perfect sense.

I am hoping he is better this season.

I think he will be back this season, I think he will play well, and I think he will sign the super max with the Spurs in July.

That is just speculation of course, but I am not too worried. Money talks and I think the relationship would have to be pretty torn for Kawhi to not sign the super max if offered to him.

[bklynspursfan]

I think he will be back this season, I think he will play well, and I think he will sign the super max with the Spurs in July.

That is just speculation of course, but I am not too worried. Money talks and I think the relationship would have to be pretty torn for Kawhi to not sign the super max if offered to him.

I'm hoping he comes back when Rudy does, which should be right after the ASB. That would be the perfect time to get our guys back and get into a rhythm. First game back is 2/25 in Cleveland. That would be nearly a month and a half since his last played game. (which was 1/13)

[lefty]

Drama in San Antonio?

This is refreshing tbh