Woj: Kawhi Back in SA Working Out with Team; Spurs Expecting a March Return

**spurs10** · 03-05-2018

I’m not sure when he will see the court, but remain hopeful. Maybe that last 15 game run after the three “Road Games From !!”

**K...** · 03-05-2018

Regardless of whether he'll play, he still has to show up before now and contract time. His "return" may have nothing to do with the condition and more to with his contact negotiations

**spurs10** · 03-05-2018

On another note, where is the game thread? On yet another note, it’s a great time to get great seats for dirt cheap! I’ve already have seats and I’m going to hit the game and make some noise! By the looks of tickets available I might feel lonely out there!

**nym** · 03-05-2018

I think Kawhi and the Spurs just need to give up on this season, if they haven't already, and focus on what the needs to be done for 2018-19 to be real contenders again. When a game against the Grizzlies is a "must win" you know the season is over.

**Dre_7** · 03-05-2018

Originally Posted by nym

I think Kawhi and the Spurs just need to give up on this season, if they haven't already, and focus on what the needs to be done for 2018-19 to be real contenders again. When a game against the Grizzlies is a "must win" you know the season is over.

Compe ors don't do that. Can you imagine MJ or Kobe giving up and focusing on next season when their team is still in the playoff hunt? No, neither will Pop, Manu, Tony, and others. That is part of what makes them great compe ors and HOFs.

**DPG21920** · 03-05-2018

Originally Posted by TimDunkem

This roster isn't the same as last year's. Kawhi notwithstanding, this roster has less talent, athleticism, versatility, and defensive potential. That team was better suited to beat the Warriors.

Also, even if PATFO knew Kawhi wasn't going to play, I doubt that would've been enough to make them consider different moves. If anything, it has given them a built-in excuse to stand pat (oh we won 60 games last year, no need to change anything, just wait for Kawhi, we like what we have, culture first, etc).

I disagree with that. I think the roster is better than last year just because of internal improvement from Kyle, Murray, Bertans and even a little from Forbes (even though I think it’s overstated how much he’s improved). LMA made big improvements too and Rudy you can see can help.

**DPG21920** · 03-05-2018

We won’t know anything until we hear that Kawhi is participating in 3v3 or especially 5v5 practices. That will be the trigger to know to expect a return date. I’m thinking Minny on 3/17 might be that date.

**nym** · 03-05-2018

Originally Posted by Dre_7

Compe ors don't do that. Can you imagine MJ or Kobe giving up and focusing on next season when their team is still in the playoff hunt? No, neither will Pop, Manu, Tony, and others. That is part of what makes them great compe ors and HOFs.

This is true. But if he still feels pain I don't think there is any point in risking further or permanent injury. If he is up to playing then great but if he is just coming back because of Pop's jab at him in the media then leave it be. He is 26 and has his whole future to the prime years to think about.

And as far as the organization goes if the rest of the squad, which was built around Kawhi and has some serious gaps that can't be filled then they need to think about what's better a really good draft pick or a fight to the death and possibly just missing the playoffs and getting a mediocre pick? Can't only be thinking about current here and now. Need to have an eye on the future too.

**Dre_7** · 03-05-2018

Originally Posted by nym

This is true. But if he still feels pain I don't think there is any point in risking further or permanent injury. If he is up to playing then great but if he is just coming back because of Pop's jab at him in the media then leave it be. He is 26 and has his whole future to the prime years to think about.

If he is still feeling pain, he shouldn't play. I agree with that.

And as far as the organization goes if the rest of the squad, which was built around Kawhi and has some serious gaps that can't be filled then they need to think about what's better a really good draft pick or a fight to the death and possibly just missing the playoffs and getting a mediocre pick? Can't only be thinking about current here and now. Need to have an eye on the future too.

At this point they won't get a really good draft pick no matter what they do this year. It is too late to tank, they had to do it earlier. At this point they need to fight for a playoff spot and hope that Kawhi can come back. Because with a healthy Kawhi, this team can still make noise in the post season.

**BillMc** · 03-05-2018

Originally Posted by Dre_7

If he is still feeling pain, he shouldn't play. I agree with that.

At this point they won't get a really good draft pick no matter what they do this year. It is too late to tank, they had to do it earlier. At this point they need to fight for a playoff spot and hope that Kawhi can come back. Because with a healthy Kawhi, this team can still make noise in the post season.

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And playoff revenue can't but help the team for next year.

**r0drig0lac** · 03-05-2018

Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

Kawhi has the best contract in all of basketball. He's a Top 3 player making $6,000,000 a year less than Otto Porter Jr. To even slightly put the blame on him for the horrendous job RC has done is ludicrous.

The reason they had limited money is the front office's fault and only theirs. Gasol, Mills, Green and Parker take up half of the cap and you could argue they are all unplayable against the real contenders.

Any roster would look different with Kawhi in it, obviously. He's the reason all of the dumbasses upstairs are still employed. He can single handily take a non-playoff team (this team) and turn them into a yearly 60+ win roster.

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**spurs10** · 03-05-2018

Originally Posted by Dre_7

If he is still feeling pain, he shouldn't play. I agree with that.

At this point they won't get a really good draft pick no matter what they do this year. It is too late to tank, they had to do it earlier. At this point they need to fight for a playoff spot and hope that Kawhi can come back. Because with a healthy Kawhi, this team can still make noise in the post season.

Yes no doubt we need to make a hard push for a playoff spot and see what we can do.

Originally Posted by BillMc

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And playoff revenue can't but help the team for next year.

There is a lot to lose financially, so yeah!

**SAGirl** · 03-05-2018

He was smiling and in a good mood, but notice the very marked limp he has. I don't expect him back this season and it's still worrisome.

**south side spur** · 03-05-2018

Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

Kawhi didn't build this weak ass roster full of cancerous scrubs. I'd leave too, especially a and unmarketable city like San Antonio

I’m not blaming Kawhi for the roster construction. It’s just that he tapped out and this whole misdiagnosis bull is ridiculous. But I’m with you on the Mills and Gasol contracts being cancerous. I just wasn’t referring to that.