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Spurs are starting to turn on Kiwi, tbh.
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Part that stuck out the most.
The conversation was described as tense and emotional at times, league sources said.
Several teammates spoke up, expressing frustration and confusion over a growing divide with Leonard that has created significant tension between the franchise star and the Spurs, league sources said.
Leonard, 26, was resolute in response, insisting that he had good reason for sitting out all but nine games with a right quad injury this season, league sources said.
maybe it's time to start thinking there's a chance he's not a Spurs soon
Jesus
Not good. Not good
this is some weird ...
Well, a duck.
What a ing mess.
You could see it all season. This with Kawhi has blown up chemistry. They started to patch it up when Pop essentially ruled Kawhi out, but then he had to leak about a return. I think that leak more than anything is what would have caused this meeting.
Seems like alot of friction. If Kawhi is indeed a pussy then the players expressing frustration may have spooked him not to potentially re-sign this summer. I cant see him signing the extension this summer. If he doesnt its time to trade him and rebuild. End of story.
Guy wants a supermax but routinely misses games for tummy aches, and is about to miss a whole season with a sore quad. Meanwhile, guys are breaking bones, tearing knees, and coming back midseason just fine. I don't advocate rushing back from serious injuries, but this whole quad thing smells like bs.
Supermax.
. Teammates got to be thinking he just doesn't want to play at this point.
Potentially Manu's last season, perhaps some teammates will not even be back next year.
It puts that Manu hug to LMA in perspective as well as his clear statement that mentally for him, Kiwi isn't coming back this season.
It also explains Tony's change of mind. Originally he wanted to stay positive but he said at this point it doesn't make any sense. Also confirms Kiwi is right now making the choices depending on how his leg is feeling.
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I wonder if the players leaked this just to piss him off
Someone put up a poll on whether Spurs should offer the supermax.
I'm very interested to know who supports doing that knowing what we know this morning.
It's Kawhi's fault at this point for not thinking he needed to keep them in the loop. Jabari going around shilling for Kawhi, acting like this is normal and that the Spurs are the weird ones. That was clearly slanted BS a bunch of folks here ate up.
Potentially Manu's last season, perhaps some teammates will not even be back next year.
It puts that Manu hug to LMA in perspective as well as his clear statement that mentally for him, Kiwi isn't coming back this season.
It also explains Tonya change of mind. Originally he wanted to stay positive but he said at this point it doesn't make any sense. Also confirms Kiwi is right now making the choices depending on how his leg is feeling.
I'm not sure it is Kawhi's choice at this point. I really do think Pop shut that down after he heard Salters' report. When the team finally decided to start hitting back against Kawhi, it wasn't going to be a one-time thing, it seems.
Assuming this is true you know the front office was also aware of it and supported it. Hate to say it but Leonard has checked out just like The Worm did back in the day. Trade his ass.
It’s probably best to Supermax him for trading purposes
He's being increasingly anti-Spurs material by the day. He's lucky the team doesn't have an Avery Johnson-type in the locker room or he would've punched his -made ass and knocked him the out, tbh.
you offer the supermax and if necessary, trade him later, no doubt
Don't think this is a bad thing. There was a lot of tension and they're finally being straight up about it and laying it all out on the table. These guys are grown men and i'm sure they're just letting out steam. Can't just brush this aside and pretend this situation isn't bothering anyone on the team.
I'm sure kawhi really wants to be here. He just doesn't want to be like derrick rose, grant hill, IT.. that just my humble opinion. Also the money is of course important to him
As a body language and facial expression expert, I could CLEARLY tell that Kawhi has stopped giving a about the Spurs.
You can stick to your "He's an introvert" "He's always been quiet and stoic" beliefs, but last night, it was obvious.
Those of you who will say, "B-b-but he clapped a few times," I can't help you. You're easily fooled. He's gone.
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