Anyone else tired of the "media" saying we were "wrong" for how we reacted yesterday?

[Dverde]

I was told to cheer for him, but I got a second opinion.

[r0drig0lac]

They are not spurs fans so have no idea how pissed off we actually got when everything went down. Plus the delusional ones that say Kawhi was not in the wrong at all.

[Spurs fever]

U do realize feelings change? If I tell my wife I wanna marry her forever, and she does me dirty in my eyes... She can't turn around and say I made a promise... Spurs did Kawhi wrong in his eyes the entire second half is the season and into the postseason... Let's not forget the reports where they said the Spurs FO would act as if everything is cool to their face, then thrash them in the media

Tbh, I never heard a report like you said, not saying it didn't happen. I was just speaking why the fans would be home. Fans aren't very impartial.

[RC_Drunkford]

the funniest thing is that the media is now criticizing Kawhi cause he said the media created this feud

[JPB]

Who cares anymore what the media, social or not, say ?

They lost any credibility long time ago.. click baits and attention whoring.
You read 10 times more interesting, structured, BB takes on any forum or blog by your casual fan (that actually watches the game) than any sport website nowadays..

They mainly focus on personal stories, trouble, conflicts, looking for drama and soap opera angles...

You really wanna learn about the game, read Timvp grades (and my takes ofc).

[BackHome]

I was told to cheer for him, but I got a second opinion.

[Ginobilly]

We all know what kawhi did to the spurs franchise, but why is everybody afraid to say anything of what the spurs franchise did to Kawhi? Even timvp said it was 50/50?

My gut feeling is that it probably had something to do with racism of some kind directed at kawhi and his family. I don't know why I think that but it's a gut feeling.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

We all know what kawhi did to the spurs franchise, but why is everybody afraid to say anything of what the spurs franchise did to Kawhi? Even timvp said it was 50/50?

My gut feeling is that it probably had something to do with racism of some kind directed at kawhi and his family. I don't know why I think that but it's a gut feeling.

Oh man! That’s good. You forgot the blue font, but that’s ing hilarious.

[Russ]

A lot of the media has been positive.

The PTI guys were particularly vicious to Kawhi (especially, of course, when he criticized the media).

[Leetonidas]

We all know what kawhi did to the spurs franchise, but why is everybody afraid to say anything of what the spurs franchise did to Kawhi? Even timvp said it was 50/50?

My gut feeling is that it probably had something to do with racism of some kind directed at kawhi and his family. I don't know why I think that but it's a gut feeling.

Because you're dumb

[dbestpro]

F.O. gets its share of hate. Leonard did not just leave the Spurs. He took a year paid vacation.

[DMC]

Colin Cowherd said today he's in the "story business". He was talking about the higher ratings for football this year being more compelling stories on the field than just "who's kneeling for the anthem". But, what he said is a true representation of sports media. The first letter in ESPN stands for "Entertainment". There is no "J" for Journalism. Facts of a situation, such as KL and his group's actions toward the Spurs, aren't reported to just be reported. There always has to be a spin. Where is the story to help my business? We all know this.

The Spurs, their success, the players who have succeeded here, and marks left on the history of the NBA will NEVER be celebrated on their merits because that "story" is not good for business in NY, LA, Chicago, Boston, Philly or DC. The main urban, population dense, areas that the sports media has planted their business flags to make their money which are mainly dependent on cable supscriptions to receive money from people who will never watch their content. Franchises such as the Spurs that are in areas of the country that are increasingly populated with cord cutters will not be featured or celebrated because doing so is a bad business move. Prop up a team where streaming is much more prevalent with good "stories" and you have the increased odds of losing customers and subscribers from your "business" model. ESPN is not replacing customers who are cutting cable with their streaming services. They are loosing money, and in my opinion because they are so regionalized to East Coast, West Coast, and Chicago that the rest of the fly over states can go to . They only care to talk about the Pelicans, Bucks, Spurs, Thunder because they want to create "stories" to try and help facilitate trades or free agent signs of players like AD, Giannis, KL, PG13 to teams that would help the media's "business".

So to the media, I, a mere poster on a message board, who really doesn't effect much in this world beyond my immediate reach, say this to you ... Mind your own *bleeping* "business" and keep "stories" of how Spurs fans should act out of your *bleeping* mouth!

*New Years resolution to cuss less

Chomsky had the best "theory" on all this media jazz tbh

[Russ]

F.O. gets its share of hate. Leonard did not just leave the Spurs. He took a year paid vacation.

Many fans forget the financial effect of this on the Spurs.

You pay top dollar to your star and get no value for that expenditure. A small market team like SA with close margins is hit particularly hard.

I'm pretty sure the Spurs FO doesn't forget that and it probably is the source of a lot of the acrimony.

Even more frustrating, the Spurs just have to grin and bear it because you can't afford to be seen as anti-player.

I'm pretty sure Pop's statement after the game was at least in part crocodile tears (especially when he mentioned Kawhi's desire to leave but nothing about any injury).

[spurs10]

Many fans forget the financial effect of this on the Spurs.

You pay top dollar to your star and get no value for that expenditure. A small market team like SA with close margins is hit particularly hard.

I'm pretty sure the Spurs FO doesn't forget that and it probably is the source of a lot of the acrimony.

Even more frustrating, the Spurs just have to grin and bear it because you can't afford to be seen as anti-player.

I'm pretty sure Pop's statement after the game was at least in part crocodile tears (especially when he mentioned Kawhi's desire to leave but nothing about any injury).

It was a lot of money to pay for the rehab of a player who is not going to play for you. I appreciate Pop being noble about the whole thing. As for the concept being floated that someone in management or ownership saying derogatory things about him, I think you confront that head on.

Kawhi's comment about the 'media' misleading the people rings hollow because you can have a manager or spokesperson address that. Set the record straight. There is no one to blame for the media's take on the situation and it could have been remedied with a few words.

[duncan2k5]

Yeah well Kawhi did Spurs fans dirty in my eyes so we can boo him if we want. The guy had a chance to speak. He chose not to, I’m not just gonna assume the team did him dirty. No one is perfect but the teams reputation speaks for itself

The team has that reputation with duncsn, parker, and ginobili..mthree guys that were there pretty much from the beginning of pops tenure...he is more loyal to them than kawhi...so pops feelijgs towards his ilder players got in the way because he wanted them to go out on a big playoff run...why do u think pop was so apologetic after the season? Even now...he knows what manu, tony, and he did was wrong

[duncan2k5]

Tbh, I never heard a report like you said, not saying it didn't happen. I was just speaking why the fans would be home. Fans aren't very impartial.

Yes there were reports than kawhis camp were frustrated because when they spoke to the spurs directly, there was a different energy than what the spurs were sayikg to the media

[duncan2k5]

Many fans forget the financial effect of this on the Spurs.

You pay top dollar to your star and get no value for that expenditure. A small market team like SA with close margins is hit particularly hard.

I'm pretty sure the Spurs FO doesn't forget that and it probably is the source of a lot of the acrimony.

Even more frustrating, the Spurs just have to grin and bear it because you can't afford to be seen as anti-player.

I'm pretty sure Pop's statement after the game was at least in part crocodile tears (especially when he mentioned Kawhi's desire to leave but nothing about any injury).

The guy was injured

[duncan2k5]

It was a lot of money to pay for the rehab of a player who is not going to play for you. I appreciate Pop being noble about the whole thing. As for the concept being floated that someone in management or ownership saying derogatory things about him, I think you confront that head on.

Kawhi's comment about the 'media' misleading the people rings hollow because you can have a manager or spokesperson address that. Set the record straight. There is no one to blame for the media's take on the situation and it could have been remedied with a few words.

Maybe he doesnt want to air out the bad that the spurs did...we are mad when he is quiet, but if he airs out dirty laundry, ppl on here will say he is classless

[Keepin' it real]

This is the same way the media slams the President. So I guess Spurs fans and Trump are simpatico.

[Jordan Jackson]

the funniest thing is that the media is now criticizing Kawhi cause he said the media created this feud

Media thought it was funny when he and his uncle were
ting all over the organization and players.

Now he's doing it to them and it's a problem. Nah, keep that same energy ESPN

[DJR210]

He tried to say the fans were split on booing him out of fear of him exploding on us. He's an idiot. Leonard said he wanted to retire a Spur, threw the team under the bus by telling them he'd be back and then ghosting on them without any explanation, hid from the team doctors, didn't show up to playoff games and left the team to be harassed with questions. After the Spurs were eliminated he is then seen in LA with Magic Johnson at a Dodger game and they say we have no right boo him? Kawhi isn't Tim Duncan. Stop. I love what he did as a player when he was here but expecting the fans not to boo him was crazy.

Yeah that's what he said.. there was absolutely no split, about the only two fans not booing every chance they got was Unc and his disorderly, unappreciative mother..

[Beartrucci]

Almost all of the media I listened to were saying we were justified.

[DJR210]

Almost all of the media I listened to were saying we were justified.

Must have been listening to local media

[Beartrucci]

Must have been listening to local media

Nope just the normal ESPN shows and podcasts.

[Russ]

Maybe he doesnt want to air out the bad that the spurs did...we are mad when he is quiet, but if he airs out dirty laundry, ppl on here will say he is classless

I think people were more upset about Kawhi disappearing than him being quiet.