"every second he’s on the court, I want to guard him.”

[silverblackfan]

well, who else is supposed to guard him?

That was my first thought also. I always assumed his role was the defensive 3 and D guy. He is good and will learn and improve his defense on Kawhi as the games go on, but will eventually tire out and make mistakes at the end of games. Running out of gas just like the rest of the 6 guys they have playing. KL is 22 and ready to run forever. It should be educational, but hopefully the leason learned in the end is, "I can't keep up with this kid."

[TD 21]

As if this is anything to get worked up over. He didn't take a shot at him. Besides, what did you expect him to do, publicly back down from the challenge? Even if deep down he didn't want to guard him, it's not as if they have another option.

[100%duncan]

Very Very Very poor tbh.

[tholdren]

I don't understand why the Clips stopped doubling Kawhi after it went so well for them in Game 1. Leonard better be ready for doubles all game long in game 4. Pace and space and burn that D for having to double!

Because in 2 games he couldnt score when SA needed to. He played like he was scared of Barnes, and it took our 8th man (mills) to take control on the offensive end. I wouldnt have doubled him either - no need.

Will be interesting to see the mentality of the Clippers defense and KL offense tomorrow. I wonder if Barnes will start getting dirty.Griffin is done if he comes out and misses a couple shots in a row. He's always living in the past.

[SupremeGuy]

I'd take Barnes on the Spurs any day of the week

poor man's SJAX tbh...

Very Very Very poor tbh.

Basically a homeless man's SJAX

[Chris]

[Malik Hairston]

Barnes would be a nice 8th man, he shouldn't be starting for a hopeful contender, tbh..I wouldn't mind him as the Spurs' starting PG, though..

[Silver&Black]

I don't understand why the Clips stopped doubling Kawhi after it went so well for them in Game 1. Leonard better be ready for doubles all game long in game 4. Pace and space and burn that D for having to double!

I'm sure there were other times.....but I only remember Kawhi being doubled once.

Kawhi had the ball on the left wing....Chris Paul came from the free throw line to double....Kawhi immediately spun and hit a turnaround fadeaway jumper.

Dude is improving every single game. It's scary to think how good he can become...

[ddjeffries]

They don't have anybody who can guard him one on one. Double team is there best bet. They did it a few times last night, and kawhi quickly passed the ball out and I believe someone was open for a shot.

This. And in game 1 we shot 30-35% so they were happy to double him then.

[Cry Havoc]

Because in 2 games he couldnt score when SA needed to. He played like he was scared of Barnes, and it took our 8th man (mills) to take control on the offensive end. I wouldnt have doubled him either - no need.

Will be interesting to see the mentality of the Clippers defense and KL offense tomorrow. I wonder if Barnes will start getting dirty.Griffin is done if he comes out and misses a couple shots in a row. He's always living in the past.

Ex...cept they did double him in game 2. Repeatedly. Why would they do that if he's not a threat?

Oh wait, I'm talking to tholdren. Normally I respond to people who actually watch the games.

[tmtcsc]

Whoah !! Me too. Pls guard him Matt.