Kawhi officially out vs Pelicans (and likely Playoffs)

[absoloot66]

"They" have either retired, or soon will. I have little confidence in what's left, this year.

[stu scotts eye]

If we can get the same from LMA, but also get 18-20 from Rudy with Dejounte giving us a consistent 15/8/8, we can give any team a run. Bc I believe that we can get "one off" standout performances from different role players (i.e. Manu/Mills/Green/Forbes,TP) each game.

[rjv]

another ST end of the world thread.

[daslicer]

Since you always talks about his uncle...Do you think the player we saw in those 9 games this season was the same player we watched in last season?

Do you think his injury didn't affect his game this season?

Do you really think he's not injured? Because if you believe it, I guess you can't explain why he didn't look well in his mid-season return.

He looked like a player typically does when they are playing during the pre-season. He looked rusty to me more so than anything else. In his last two games he looked like he was rounding into a form. I do believe he could play right now if he wanted to but him and his uncle chooses not to. Anyways don't waste my time your not going to convince me to your point of view. I'm going to believe what I believe until I'm proven wrong.

[SAGirl]

Ya know. I've been pissed that he has chosen to not be on the bench during games. I know Tim, Kobe or Lebron level players would be there in the huddles coaching up the team.

So maybe, the players all got together and requested that Kawhi not be around if he's not coming back. Im sure that's the story thatll come out in the offseason.

But got dam it. Ive still been googling his name daily for the past 3 months hoping for an update..

Now way is that true.

The lengths some will go to make excuses for him. If you want to know what I think? He doesn't trust the Spurs medical staff, the trainers and rehab people so he's training at the NBPA with his own trainer/rehab specialist in NYC. That is the rational and sensible explanation. Could be travel back and forth for one game that's critical for the team? Sure but it's an inconvenience, dealing with the media is an annoyance and in his recluse mind he doesn't see the point of that since he's not going to be able to play. He's can always text Danny and whoever else he considers a friend in the team and congratulate them. That is the same right? Only in his mind.

[objective]

Kawhi looked rusty coming back but was escalating quickly.

For comparison, this is by far Aldridge's best season by PER, over 25, previous high of 22.

And he still trails Kawhi's 26 PER.

Kawhi was the best player and has allegedly spent the months since rehabbing making progress, however incremental.

He could play now. And still be the best Spur. But he won't even sit with the team and try to help the team.

[Phenomanul]

I still remain optimistic...

[stu scotts eye]

Now way is that true.

The lengths some will go to make excuses for him. If you want to know what I think? He doesn't trust the Spurs medical staff, the trainers and rehab people so he's training at the NBPA with his own trainer/rehab specialist in NYC. That is the rational and sensible explanation. Could be travel back and forth for one game that's critical for the team? Sure but it's an inconvenience, dealing with the media is an annoyance and in his recluse mind he doesn't see the point of that since he's not going to be able to play. He's can always text Danny and whoever else he considers a friend in the team and congratulate them. That is the same right? Only in his mind.

Chill out woman. No one's making excuses for him.

Unless you believe he is still working hard to come back for the playoffs, he doesnt need to be in NY doing rehab right now.

Recluse or not. If this is his team and wants to be a good teammate, he should be here for all the practices, games, and shootarounds sharing hia corporate knowledge anf mentoring.

Maybe if he did that all the media BS wouldnt be so bad. I can definitely imagine that some players there know he's not coming back this yr or next. And its not outrageous to think that the vets or Pop drew the line weeks ago, and told Kawhi its best for him to rehab in NY and let the team focus on who will be there.

[wingster]

Nah, we'll see him in the silver and black next season.

[SAGirl]

Chill out woman. No one's making excuses for him.

Unless you believe he is still working hard to come back for the playoffs, he doesnt need to be in NY doing rehab right now.

Recluse or not. If this is his team and wants to be a good teammate, he should be here for all the practices, games, and shootarounds sharing hia corporate knowledge anf mentoring.

Maybe if he did that all the media BS wouldnt be so bad. I can definitely imagine that some players there know he's not coming back this yr or next. And its not outrageous to think that the vets or Pop drew the line weeks ago, and told Kawhi its best for him to rehab in NY and let the team focus on who will be there.

i just don't believe anyone asked him to stay out. If anything Pop has asked him to be involved with the team and Kiwi has had excuses... baby girl sick, leg hurts, got to see my specialist in NYC etc.