Asked after the demolition of Toronto if he considers himself a DPOY?

[SnakeBoy]

Pop's probably gonna bench Kawhi until he gets over himself.

[SpurPadre]

Pop's probably gonna bench Kawhi until he gets over himself.

Seriously, it's so anti-Spur to display that kind of borderline- iness. I don't think he is and he just got caught in the moment but it's strange and not something I'm used to hearing or reading about coming from a Spurs player.

[Chinook]

Don't see anything wrong with it. He's earning the praise.

[loveforthegame]

I like that he's being more vocal. Especially on the court.

He just answered the question here. He didn't degrade anyone while trying to prop himself up.

At least his actions back up the talk.

[BillMc]

I like that he's being more vocal. Especially on the court.

He just answered the question here. He didn't degrade anyone while trying to prop himself up.

At least his actions back up the talk.

This. And he probably said it in his usual matter of fact tone. No shouting needed. What did Teddy Roosevelt say about speaking softly...?

[Budkin]

All of this, tbh.

Seconded, the fact that Bowen never won a single one is criminal.

[Johnny RIngo]

Seconded, the fact that Bowen never won a single one is criminal.

Duncan not having at least two of 'em is a joke. Sits at 0 when he was probably the best defensive player of his era.

[Budkin]

Spurs players never won because they didn't "flex their muscles" after every single block.

[Johnny RIngo]

Spurs players never won because they didn't "flex their muscles" after every single block.

You have other coaches like Rick Carlisle campaigning for his players by calling the voters and sending them sheets with stats printed on 'em. Pop doesn't do that kind of .

[T Park]

Bowen and Duncan not having at least 1 is proof enough that this award is for dumbasses

Amen times 1000

[SupremeGuy]

Duncan not having at least two of 'em is a joke. Sits at 0 when he was probably the best defensive player of his era.

It's honestly kind of stupid, tbh. Like seriously, best defensive player of his generation and the ty voters never gave him one? , they even gave kirby an undeserved MVP. I can only imagine if Timmy had played in Boston or LA. He'd probably have a few more MVPs and a handful of DPOYs. Dumbass voters.

[SupremeGuy]

Glad to see Leonard has some humility.

I'm surprised too. lol Apparently the one thing that will get him to speak up is his defense. Cool.

[tholdren]

Spurs players never won because they didn't "flex their muscles" after every single block.

No, its typical basketball politics. MVP is highest scorer on the best team. RARELY does the best all around player ever win the awards. You have to have flash for the fans and the media. Which is why I have always loved the spurs giving everyone the ultimate FU - small market, no thugs (although Green is a little annoying) just playing sound basketball with no drama.

[BillMc]

TD must be the greatest defender never to win DPOY. Bruce must be Top Ten.

Kawhi speaking up to avoid the same fate.