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Almost too sad to be funny, but...
I am beginning to wonder more and more about potential lawsuits - on both ends.
Works both ways when has Kawhi ever had his teammates back when someone committed a dirty foul against them? If he's quitting over the Zaza incident then that's very childish.
I don't recall Dirk quitting on the Mavs when David West punked him and nobody had his back.
Can't recall Kobe quitting on the Lakers after Raja Bell clothes lined him.
I can sight even more examples of dirty fouls happening to star players where their teammates didn't do anything. Just calling a spade for spade I believe that Kawhi's uncle has brainwashed him not to want to be in SA because his uncle has always wanted him in LA. I hope I'm wrong but I doubt it.
Almost too sad to be funny, but...
I am beginning to wonder more and more about potential lawsuits - on both ends.
Yeah, it was me but I was half-joking. AJ did, in fact, punch Malik Rose in the face during a locker room argument for what was apparently an argument on lack of hustle on Malik's part during a game. I take it AJ wouldn't react too kindly to Kawhi's act ALL season if given the opportunity to confront him in a players only meeting.I think it was SpurPadre...
who was saying it's too bad the team doesn't have an avery johnson type character in the locker room bc someone would have already punched Kiwi in the face
Sure, he was sarcastic, and it was a joke... but really the current Spurs are the most vanilla like locker room... look at Danny going to extreme lengths to make it clear they don't have personalities like that right now... and even they are getting restless with Kiwi's act.
All the same restlessness we as fans have, they have but worse bc they are the ones who are battling in games, playing through their own nags and injuries and seeing Kiwi out there in the bench with an act laughing...Dude doesn't laugh ever under normal cir stances. He's laughed and clapped more this season than he has in every one of the prior ones. It's all an act. It might even be infuriating as a teammate to see that.
If you want to be an all time great player, that takes sacrifice, and very often it means physical sacrifice. Playing through pain. Great players will play through issues like this no problem. KL is not. I have never heard of a player being cleared to play and just refusing to go. His whole team is calling him out and rightfully so. He is showing he is no leader.
Certain approaches need to change yes, as the game grows and personalities change, there should be a certain level of adaptation all around.
But there hasn't been much baby rest this year. The team has been getting younger over the last few years, but you can bet there will always be some vets on the squad. Every legit contender has some, you aren't winning with all young guys.
And the loyalty contracts are a matter of opinion. Some fans hate them, some understand why. It's usually a give/take situation. They can see some guys who took less for the better of the team at one point, and be taken care of down the line. Fans may think it's silly, but I bet the players appreciate the out of it.
Yup. That’s why I’ve been waiting for Pop and RC to walk away. Appreciate everything they’ve done, but it’s time to move on. I mean, Pop doesn’t even want to be on the coaching anymore.
and then after the next season he demanded a trade
This is what I got when I talked to someone very close to the organization...Kawhi is an easily influenced person. Very shy and not very social. He's a very nice guy and has a hard time saying no to those close to him. His uncle means well and wants the best for Kawhi, but apparently has influenced him a lot this season for whatever reason and that caused the whole "second opinion" thing. I personally see nothing wrong with that, but at the same time it as caused some damage to the relationship between the Spurs and Kawhi.
The Spurs were looking into to trading him at the deadline, but decided not to for whatever reason, but they did have the green light to pull off a trade. Of course Kawhi's uncle is going to deny it because that would make Kawhi look like the "bad guy." The Spurs have held out hope that he would have returned, but apparently Kawhi's doctors have not cleared him for whatever reason. This is not going to end well in my opinion even though I am holding out hope. If Aldridge can be talked into staying then I have hope Kawhi and the Spurs can fix this broken relationship. I'm not sure that will happen though.
My opinion is that if he does indeed comeback and the Spurs make a strong push in the playoffs that things will get better between the Spurs and Kawhi. To me winning fixes a lot of things.
Yes I remember that I should have been more clear and said he didn't sit out games. He demanded a trade but I don't recall him not playing in games.
and then after the next season he demanded a trade
His uncle means best for himself. His uncle reminds me of that loser parent that lives vicariously through his more talented and successful kid. I'm sure if his uncle was a player LA would be his number 1 choice and hence him projecting his own dreams on Kawhi.
I don't know if LA is a traditional leader but he does seem to have good relationships with the likes of Anderson, Murray and Green - all of whom have nothing but great things to about him.
Being the best player and also being well respected and liked by your teammates is something, It beats having to have an impromptu meeting with Kawhi just to try and get a idea of when he might return.
I didn’t say I believed him. I’m just relaying what was said to meWell that was debunked in 1 second.
And trying to grow a brand without actually "branding" is counter intuitive. That doesn't sound like Kawhi.
If the Spurs really wanna punish Kawhi they can just decline to offer him the Super-Max.
Kawhi won't be ablle to requalify for it anytime soon, if ever.
Pop (and anyone with common sense) understands the situation
That doesn't fit the narrative.
That's very Trump-ian of Pop. Deny everything.
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Anyone see the interview with DG.
Basically said that what the media is reporting about the meeting is completely off.
Translation: it's Kawhi fault
Lol u dum
Danny Green has fallen out with the team. He’s gone. No surprise he’s trying to prop up the cancer.
Kawhi just called emergency team meeting after Jazz game. Quad suddenly feeling better.
Kobe was a his entire career and I was never a fan. But nobody could ever question his heart and determination on the court. Or his willingness to play through pain. That is the issue we are having here.
and then after the next season he demanded a trade
Kawhi is known in the league for his ethic work, every player in the league knows he's a gym rat...Those same players won't believe that Kawhi is faking an injury, they know he was a MVP candidate, news guys in the league say they want to be like them, he was 3rd NBA favorite player after Bron and Ruus between rookies this summer...
On other hand, those players don't know who exactly is/was Tony Parker, his prime's passed, he's a PG backup talking about MVP candidate...
I would say many young guys will believe Kawhi. Which could become an issue in the future like you said.
If only this trolls knows how to read... Moore read many of his followers in previous tweets questioned the Spurs about rushing an injured player and tweeted "I will say, everyone jumping up on the Spurs about “pressuring a player with injury”
The only two persons I see are left caping for Quadhi are dabom and his personal butler YGWHI
Whether on this forum or twitter, majority of people are starting to realize from where the bull is emanating. To varying degrees, most have turned on Leonard..
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