Pop creating rotation players out of nothing

[daslicer]

Kawhi was the main reason the Spurs went to back to back Finals. He doesn't owe the Spurs tbh. And before some asshat brings up offensive stats, Kawhi was the one going toe to toe with the likes of KD and LBJ. Two of the greatest players in NBA history. The salt in here is getting ridiculous. Kawhi would've been great wherever he landed, you guys are acting like these players don't have access to other coaches in the off-season.

Kawhi was a guy who had pretty much accepted when he was drafted that he was just a good defensive player and nothing more. He was comfortable with just being a defensive player but the spurs pushed him to also be an offensive player. You can't assume some other team would have done the same or Kawhi would sought out coaches during the off-season to become one.

[RD2191]

Kawhi was a guy who had pretty much accepted when he was drafted that he was just a good defensive player and nothing more. He was comfortable with just being a defensive player but the spurs pushed him to also be an offensive player. You can't assume some other team would have done the same or Kawhi would sought out coaches during the off-season to become one.

And you know this how? You work for the Spurs? You know Kawhi?

[RD2191]

Greens NBA career would've ended 7 years ago if it wasn't for Pop

Well yeah, you got me there.

[daslicer]

And you know this how? You work for the Spurs? You know Kawhi?

I know his Uncle. He told me all of this.

[YGWHI]

For sure. Never said Kawhi wasn't talented

Maybe you didn't but there 3 pages of people denying his talent.

He had the same coaching staff that the rest of Spurs' players in last TEN years. In a whole decade the team had only ONE Kawhi but no one wants to admit the reason why

[RD2191]

I mean don't get me wrong, PATFO does deserve some credit, they're still one of the best in the league, but this notion that they made Kawhi is nonsense, Kawhi would've been great anywhere.

[RD2191]

I know his Uncle. He told me all of this.

You should've fukin punched him for us.

[KDKSpurs24]

That's re ed. Kawhi has always stated he wants to be remembered as one of the greatest of all time.

I read the damn article. Go find it. I don’t feel like it. I remember what I read. He had to go home and think about it. I remember because it stood out to me and started laughing about that part with my brother.
I was still the biggest Kawhi fan so I am not just hating.

[Hoops Czar]

Greens NBA career would've ended 7 years ago if it wasn't for Pop

Mills career would have ended four years ago if it wasn't for the Spurs.

[RC_Drunkford]

I mean don't get me wrong, PATFO does deserve some credit, they're still one of the best in the league, but this notion that they made Kawhi is nonsense, Kawhi would've been great anywhere.

Nobody said they made Kawhi. But they put him on the right track and gave him a plan to accelarate his development. Put him on a team with Westbrook and he doesn't get the shots nor the usage rate. Remember Pop going crazy yelling at Parker from the sidelines to give Kawhi the ball? Remember Kawhi saying "thank you for pushing me". I guarantee you a lot of this stuff doesn't happen when he plays for the NY Knicks. Would he still be the best perimeter defender of the league? Probably. Would he be able to average 20? Probably. But I don't think he would be that dominant and unstoppable on offense. Not MVP level

[RC_Drunkford]

Mills career would have ended four years ago if it wasn't for the Spurs.

Pop giveth, Pop taketh away

[Kobe'sAchilles]

Kawhi shot 25% from 3 in college. That's a fact. Anybody saying he was a good shooter coming out of college is talking out of their behind. Chip showed Kawhi what was wrong with his shot and how to fix it. That's also a fact. Lots of guys never learn how to shoot the ball. Westbrook and Roberson. John wall. Dwight. Derrick Rose. Ricky Rubio. Demar cant shoot 3s. Etc etc. So to just say that he automatically would have learned how to shoot when that was his biggest weakness is bull . I dont have to like a player to respect his game but Kawhi out of college was like Tony Allen (another player who worked hard yet never learned how to shoot). You idiots act like Kawhi is the only player that works hard. To his credit he did learn how to he a great shooter and that was hard work and effort on his part but the Spurs were certainly the reason why he is what he is today. You gave a master craftsman time to create a masterpiece and the Spurs did. You ask why they didn't do it with anyone else? A) they havent had a lottery pick since Duncan so that's a big reason why. Talent is still needed. And B) 6 foot 7 human beings with freakish long arms, good athleticism, and huge hands dont grow on trees.

[YGWHI]

That says there’s a possibility Kawhi really never thought about being great.

Because it took him a day to give an answer?

That was the difference between Kawhi and any other rookie. Any kid would have said "yes" instantly but he took his time before answering the question. He knew what that meant, the responsibility of greatness and a life-changing decision.

[The Closer]

Because it took him a day to give an answer?

That was the difference between Kawhi and any other rookie. Any kid would have said "yes" instantly but he took his time before answering the question. He knew what that meant, the responsibility of greatness and a life-changing decision.

What?

[daslicer]

Because it took him a day to give an answer?

That was the difference between Kawhi and any other rookie. Any kid would have said "yes" instantly but he took his time before answering the question. He knew what that meant, the responsibility of greatness and a life-changing decision.

Wow I didn't know Kawhi was Spiderman or Superman.

[james evans]

You must be very angry person since you tend to say stupid on the regular.

Just don't get ghost when I'm in your city. Cuz I want you to do everything you said you were gonna do. 4 hours away. I haven't been there since last year. Just be the same way you are online..

[YGWHI]

What?

If you wanna ignore there is a difference between a good player and a top 3/5 player in terms of responsibility on team's success and how it affects his private life...I can't help.

[The Closer]

If you wanna ignore there is a difference between a good player and a top 3/5 player in terms of responsibility on team's success and how it affects his private life...I can't help.

If you think I need more than 1 second to respond to that you've gotta be a ing autist tbh.

Says more about kawhitter's weak heart.

[skin27]

Thanks to pop tbh

[daslicer]

Just don't get ghost when I'm in your city. Cuz I want you to do everything you said you were gonna do. 4 hours away. I haven't been there since last year. Just be the same way you are online..

Let me know when you are in town. We'll have a great time.

[YGWHI]

He certainly is. But put Kawhi on the Orlando Magic or Phoenix Suns, put him on the Houston Rockets from his rookie year on, he wouldn't be as good as he is today. Pop even turned him into a clutch player. I remember when he called a 4 down iso-play for Kawhi to go against Aaron Gordon and Kawhi nailed the game winner. In the postgame interview he said "I just took a practice shot." Bet Pop told him to think of it like that. Kid used to be nervous clanking free throws. Spurs brought him along slowly. From Defensive stopper to 3-and-D to ball handler. The Spurs played a huge part in his development, that's a fact

If you think the Spurs are the only team that practice shots to close quarters/games...

Also, I love how some of you guys act like our team is the only one that can develop players. I would say GS was and is doing a pretty good job, Boston, Toronto, Utah, even Philly too.

[RC_Drunkford]

If you think the Spurs are the only team that practice shots to close quarters/games...

Also, I love how some of you guys act like our team is the only one that can develop players. I would say GS was and is doing a pretty good job, Boston, Toronto, Utah, even Philly too.

I never said that. But Spurs player development department is league wide recognized as the best in the entire NBA.

[YGWHI]

If you think I need more than 1 second to respond to that you've gotta be a ing autist tbh.

Says more about kawhitter's weak heart.

Like I've said any other insignificant guy would have done it... But if I were a coach I would pick the kid who gives me a serious answer pver the one who does it without thinking about the implications of his decision.

[The Closer]

Like I've said any other insignificant guy would have done it... But if I were a coach I would pick the kid who gives me a serious answer pver the one who does it without thinking about the implications of his decision.

Implying that having the Heart to Answer on the spot is small thinking.

[gospursgojas]

Kawhi, in Charlotte, would have been MKG. MKG in SA would have been Kawhi.