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no
Trade him for a $6 Munchie Meal from Jack in the Box
Let's get a measure of what San Antonio Spurs fans online are thinking as of right now (your view is subject to change as the summer evolves).
Just a simple yes or no question, knowing everything you've learned through this entire 2018 season.
no
Trade him for a $6 Munchie Meal from Jack in the Box
Absolutely..I lost a lot of respect for him, but you don't pass on elite talent..
Hopefully he isn't broken for good, obviously..if everything is straight with his body, he'll probably be in redemption mode next season..
If they can get an A+ package for him, I wouldn't oppose, though..
Last edited by HarlemHeat37; 04-25-2018 at 10:08 AM.
I really wish I had an idea of what his form is, what kind of workouts is he doing etc.
Had to vote no. To me there are two options-
1. He has a chronic injury that will always be a problem. And he is the kind of player that needs his athleticism to be elite.
2. He doesn't want to be with the Spurs.
Either of these is a problem.
I guess it is possible that everything has been blown out of proportion and he can come back as a Spur and regain his form. Even though I voted No I am hoping to be wrong and that he will come back and dominate.
NOT NO BUT NO
In regards to #2, Aldridge asked for a trade less than a year ago and they put their issues aside..it might be different with Kawhi since his family seemingly makes all his decisions, though
Still, Pop fixed the situation with a guy who wasn't content with being a #2 on a WCF team and would rather be a #1 on worse teams..I think he can resolve the issues with Kawhi's group with a supermax in his pocket if Pop isn't completely turned off by Kawhi..
Last edited by HarlemHeat37; 04-25-2018 at 10:07 AM.
I work in a building that houses one of the more reputable physical therapy/rehab outfits in town, and the Spurs utilize their services. Their employees say that Spurs players they talk to are getting no texts or calls returned by Kawhi. It's worse than anyone thought. Not sure what the thinking of his 'group' is, but PATFO won't be strong armed into anything. This will cost him $35M, the amount of the SuperMax. The Spurs aren't going to maroon him. They'll try to find a combination of assets and a relatively soft landing for him, but if he bolts after this year, he loses ANOTHER $40M, plus one year of contract duration. He will not be traded to the Lakers, because they don't want to reward that behavior, and frankly, their assets are second rate. Their picks are not great, and like always, their young players are over-hyped. I still think it's Boston, and it will happen on draft night so that Boston can pick for us if they flip #8 to use in the deal. PATFO will pull the trigger quickly and end this.
So, my answer is 'no'.
Impossible to say without knowing his health and mindset.
If he is healthy and actually wants to be a Spur, then you do it without batting an eye.
If he is not healthy or not committed to the organization that made him who he is, then...bye Felicia.
I think Kawhi and his 'group' are being dishonest about his quad to force the issue. LMA was never that, and in fact was straight up with Pop and what his issues with the Spurs and the way they utilized him were.In regards to #2, Aldridge asked for a trade less than a year ago and they put their issues aside..it might be different with Kawhi since his family seemingly makes all his decisions, though
Still, Pop fixed the situation with a guy who wasn't content with being a #2 on a WCF team and would rather be a #1 on worse teams..I think he can resolve the issues with Kawhi's group with a supermax in his pocket..
Depends on his health tbh
Aldridge was a lot more professional than Kawhi(goes without saying), I was just referring to the "not wanting to be a Spur" part..
It's something we've seen throughout NBA history, it can be resolved if both parties are willing to work together..we don't know if Pop and Uncle Leonard want to work it out, though, we'll see..
The Spurs have a lot to think about. What to do with Leonard? Then they are probably losing (or should be losing) Green, Ginobili, and Parker. Gay could leave or stay. Anderson is meh. Gasol is done but under contract. Murray has promise.
It's really a situation where you could go in a lot of directions. Unlike past years "staying put" is not an option.
no way until we see if he's healthy enough again, and if he's ready to commit to the franchise for sure and not make make another disappearance act.
No absolutely not
Once a quitter always a quitter
If he's healthy, and if they're pretty sure this tendonosis will be behind him by the start of next season, I absolutely would offer it.
He was healthy enough to run his camp in China in August, and yet crippled again by the time camp started in September. I don't think Pop trusts him or his 'group' enough to let it play out that long.
If he is in fact healthy and this quad won’t cost further seasons, the Spurs should offer it.
Darn, I just read this after posting. How come you never mentioned this before. Do you think he's gone? And if the Spurs do make him an offer, I assume you're thinking it will only be for the regular max?
I don't understand stuff like this. Why would Kawhi sit out and waste a whole season? He loves playing. If he wanted out, I doubt he would sit out a whole season and not tell them he wanted out beforehand. Although that is very strange that he did that camp in China and I didn't hear about any injury and then in training camp he's out for the whole preseason plus start of regular season.
Nope, how long would he be out if he needed surgery on a injury? He wasn’t even near the team, it sends a message he wants out, the rehab in NY was a cover. I think they will try to flip him into draft talent. They really liked Hill but weren’t afraid to flip it to something else. He basically missed the entire season with a injury the Spurs staff cleared him for. I don’t think the Spurs want to pay 220million regardless of talent who’s own team doctors can’t even make decisions on. They aren’t making more of a deal including Kawhi side about wanting out to keep trade value up, since they learned that from Aldridge last summer which hurt his value.
Only if Lebron comes.
Not just no but NO. I wouldn’t offer him a contract for the vet min tbh!
He’s been a season in rehab and still doesn’t think he’s ready. There is virtually no sample of his abilities since the injury. I’m looking for amiable options. Just don’t know what all the options are.
Danny green I think gets text from Leonard
Their might be a rift with Manu and tp though
Both are older and they trust Spurs doctors
Conditional on his health, yes.
It really depends on his health... which we really don't know. Elite talent he may have been, but we don't know if he will ever be that again, or probably what is worse, that you will have a guy in an albatross of a contract not available to play with a sore tendon. Then you will have multiple seasons hating some bench player that is only starting bc Kiwi's leg hurts.
If he can be 100% healthy and the Spurs are sure this thing won't recur once healed, yes. It's possible he could have played this season and not looked all that great and he didn't want to risk his supermax. I don't know. Without knowing his health situation, I really don't know.
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