***OFFICIAL KAWHI RELATED NEWS Thread***

[BillMc]

Having him here in Toronto is like having your wife leave you for your best friend and then they decide to move in with you.

[KobesAchilles]

2 more wins and I will eat crow
A finals appearance and I would consider myself wrong on not wanting him for the SuperMax. I just don’t see him good enough to lead a team to the finals. But he’s playing like a demigod right now and I’m just like daaaamn Kawhi that’s some right there.
Thats why they play the games though. For fans to brag about being right or get on for being wrong.

[Dverde]

Ironic that Nephew’s two coaches after the Spurs could be a Nurse and a Doc.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Ironic that Nephew’s two coaches after the Spurs could be a Nurse and a Doc.

LOL. WTF even made you think of that?

Coincidence? I think not.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

In the meantime can you go to RaptorTalk and start every game thread, bro?

It worked last time I started one and then the Siakim injury happened

[Twisted_Dawg]

Ironic that Nephew’s two coaches after the Spurs could be a Nurse and a Doc.

So did you hear about a Dictator, a Nurse, and a Doc who go into a bar?

[BillMc]

It worked last time I started one and then the Siakim injury happened

You're doin' the Lord's work my friend.

[TDomination]

It worked last time I started one and then the Siakim injury happened

Are you serious? Lol you gotta do it again haha

[Rusty]

I hope Kawhi goes to the Clippers. Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Shamet >>>>the entire Raptors organization

then you got Lou-Gatti, MOntrez Harell, Zubac? Stacked

[HarlemHeat37]

I hope Kawhi goes to the Clippers. Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Shamet >>>>the entire Raptors organization

then you got Lou-Gatti, MOntrez Harell, Zubac? Stacked

what a mediocre list of players, tbh..

[Rusty]

what a mediocre list of players, tbh..

better than the Spurs. At least they put up a fight against the Dubs instead of getting swept

[HarlemHeat37]

better than the Spurs. At least they put up a fight against the Dubs instead of getting swept

They definitely play hard and swapping Kawhi/Gallinari would make them a top 5-6 team in the league in the playoffs, but I would expect them to make room for another max player, rather than going Kawhi + role players..

Next year would be the perfect time for a move, as the league will be in transition with Durant leaving the Warriors..

[DPG21920]

better than the Spurs. At least they put up a fight against the Dubs instead of getting swept

Spurs players are definitely better than LAC and TOR players. Kawhi on SA would have a better team and brighter future than LAC or TOR.

We are seeing what TOR has as far as talent these playoffs; not much. Not much good youth either and no real draft capital.

LAC plays really hard and they would be amazing with Kawhi, but without adding more (just current roster + Kawhi) they still would not be better than SA with Kawhi.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Spurs players are definitely better than LAC and TOR players. Kawhi on SA would have a better team and brighter future than LAC or TOR.

We are seeing what TOR has as far as talent these playoffs; not much. Not much good youth either and no real draft capital.

LAC plays really hard and they would be amazing with Kawhi, but without adding more (just current roster + Kawhi) they still would not be better than SA with Kawhi.

The Spurs as they are currently constructed? I agree. At the beginning of this season they had no PG, and the corpse of Pau Gasol at C. But White would just run amok with Kawhi on the court to take some of the heat off of him. Forbes would get a lot more open looks at 3's, and more of the clear lanes to drive to the basket. And Poeltl instead of Pau? I haven't thought what the lineups would look like, but this team could be pretty salty.

But the Clippers have Jerry West in their back pocket, and I don't think they are going to sit still. I think it's kind of weird that Winger was interviewing for other jobs, so I don't know if there's an internal power struggle there. But if they land Kawhi, I wouldn't be surprised if they also come up with another top-tier player to go with him.

The one thing I'm hoping for is that Kawhi holds out until the last minute, and screws their chances with any of the other big FA's. And I can see him and Uncle doing exactly that.

[DPG21920]

The Spurs as they are currently constructed? I agree. At the beginning of this season they had no PG, and the corpse of Pau Gasol at C. But White would just run amok with Kawhi on the court to take some of the heat off of him. Forbes would get a lot more open looks at 3's, and more of the clear lanes to drive to the basket. And Poeltl instead of Pau? I haven't thought what the lineups would look like, but this team could be pretty salty.

But the Clippers have Jerry West in their back pocket, and I don't think they are going to sit still. I think it's kind of weird that Winger was interviewing for other jobs, so I don't know if there's an internal power struggle there. But if they land Kawhi, I wouldn't be surprised if they also come up with another top-tier player to go with him.

The one thing I'm hoping for is that Kawhi holds out until the last minute, and screws their chances with any of the other big FA's. And I can see him and Uncle doing exactly that.

For sure, Lac will probably land Kawhi and someone else; we may see the BOS issue though where more talent doesnt equal chemistry or extra ROI. It could like with GS, but that seems rare.

Kawhi seems to be better with role player around him and any other star taking touches from him is probably a loss. But Clippers landing Kawhi plus someone else that fits well would certainly be formidable.

But its not like sa would not/did not have the means to do that as well. oh well.

[gambit1990]

go wherever just don’t team up with durant or kyrie.

[RC_Drunkford]

Having him here in Toronto is like having your wife leave you for your best friend and then they decide to move in with you.

In the meantime can you go to RaptorTalk and start every game thread, bro?

Ironic that Nephew’s two coaches after the Spurs could be a Nurse and a Doc.

bruh

those 3 comments are gold

[rjv]

The Spurs as they are currently constructed? I agree. At the beginning of this season they had no PG, and the corpse of Pau Gasol at C. But White would just run amok with Kawhi on the court to take some of the heat off of him. Forbes would get a lot more open looks at 3's, and more of the clear lanes to drive to the basket. And Poeltl instead of Pau? I haven't thought what the lineups would look like, but this team could be pretty salty.

But the Clippers have Jerry West in their back pocket, and I don't think they are going to sit still. I think it's kind of weird that Winger was interviewing for other jobs, so I don't know if there's an internal power struggle there. But if they land Kawhi, I wouldn't be surprised if they also come up with another top-tier player to go with him.

The one thing I'm hoping for is that Kawhi holds out until the last minute, and screws their chances with any of the other big FA's. And I can see him and Uncle doing exactly that.

i'm hearing that klay thompson wants the max from GS or he leaves. i think LAC can manage to sign both klay and kawhi which would then give them a pretty good core. their bench, however, would be pretty watered down.

[RC_Drunkford]

The Spurs as they are currently constructed? I agree. At the beginning of this season they had no PG, and the corpse of Pau Gasol at C. But White would just run amok with Kawhi on the court to take some of the heat off of him. Forbes would get a lot more open looks at 3's, and more of the clear lanes to drive to the basket. And Poeltl instead of Pau? I haven't thought what the lineups would look like, but this team could be pretty salty.

But the Clippers have Jerry West in their back pocket, and I don't think they are going to sit still. I think it's kind of weird that Winger was interviewing for other jobs, so I don't know if there's an internal power struggle there. But if they land Kawhi, I wouldn't be surprised if they also come up with another top-tier player to go with him.

The one thing I'm hoping for is that Kawhi holds out until the last minute, and screws their chances with any of the other big FA's. And I can see him and Uncle doing exactly that.

you forgot the biggest thing: Nobody would double LaMarcus

aside from that Spurs got young talent with big upside on cheap contracts. If Kawhi stayed here this team would have been a top contender for another decade, especially when players like White and Murray approach their prime. It was the perfect transition, but hey he's gone. By the way if you watch him eating s with Ibaka it doesn't look like he wants to stay there, Serge asked him that question on the show

[TDMVPDPOY]

i'm hearing that klay thompson wants the max from GS or he leaves. i think LAC can manage to sign both klay and kawhi which would then give them a pretty good core. their bench, however, would be pretty watered down.

Klay thompson besides scoring baskets, can he do anything else? scrub defender man...

[ZeusWillJudge]

For sure, Lac will probably land Kawhi and someone else; we may see the BOS issue though where more talent doesnt equal chemistry or extra ROI. It could like with GS, but that seems rare.

Kawhi seems to be better with role player around him and any other star taking touches from him is probably a loss. But Clippers landing Kawhi plus someone else that fits well would certainly be formidable.

But its not like sa would not/did not have the means to do that as well. oh well.

I was serious about that last part. I could see Nephew/Uncle holding out just to show how important he is - and to make a point about how many other people want him. He could really screw the Clippers if he did that. If you're trying to put together a super-team (or even a semi-super team), timing is everything. And if there's anybody stupid enough to pull a stunt like that, and screw his own team in the process, it's Kawhi/Uncle Dennis.

That's what I'm hoping for right now. To be honest, that's sort of my NBA Finals this year. I would laugh my ass off if he went to the Clippers, but they held out too long for the Clips to sign another top-tier player to go with him. Especially since the ripple effects could go on for several years.

[duncan2k5]

Not gonna lie... This is funny as ... I'm crying!! Lololol

[duncan2k5]

you forgot the biggest thing: Nobody would double LaMarcus

aside from that Spurs got young talent with big upside on cheap contracts. If Kawhi stayed here this team would have been a top contender for another decade, especially when players like White and Murray approach their prime. It was the perfect transition, but hey he's gone. By the way if you watch him eating s with Ibaka it doesn't look like he wants to stay there, Serge asked him that question on the show

LaMarcus would pout his way into playing like trash because he isn't the focal point, then request a trade

[Degoat]

Embiid and Simmons still sucking lol

[r0drig0lac]

it's done