Has Kawhi surpassed Manu?

[capek]

Well, Manu with his rhythm back is still hugely important to the Spurs. But I guess the angle from which you would best be able to argue that Kawhi has surpassed Manu is in the offensive potential Kawhi has shown over the last few weeks. If he's able to play like that in the playoffs (and he still has time this season to improve even further), he could really be a difference maker in the playoffs. By which I mean, we've had Manu play in great form in the playoffs a number of these past years, but it hasn't gotten us a championship. What we haven't had is a player like Kawhi has been the last few weeks. I guess it's not so much about him "surpassing" Manu at this point, more that his significance for this team might end up being greater than Manu's has been the last few playoffs.

[Brazil]

I got to you, didn't I .

I wanted to troll you all along

The only mad ones here are people like you that don't understand why Manu gets a pass for everything and Tony doesn't.

Please explain to us why manu gets a pass for everything and tony doesn't other than tp ing barry's wife. I, indeed, don't understand but I'm pretty sure with your help I will see the light.

and yeah I'm so mad that I spend my time here defending Manu even though I'm known as a tp homer.

To be back to the topic, of course Kawhi surpassed, the last weeks and overall for the RS, Manu. Is that definitive ? I don't think so. I somehow think Manu is preserving/coasting a bit during the RS. Dude was beasting just 6 month ago during the Olympics, he was playing great and had a terrific campaign, he didn't became old in 6 months. No way Manu can be productive anymore during the course of 82 games + POs but for a month of live or death tournament I'm sure he is capable to bring his A games a last time at least. Besides with all the attention that TP is drawing from opponents, Manu is flying a bit under radar, this could be positive for the Spurs.

At the end, Spurs will need a solid Manu, a MVP level TP and a vintage Tim to go somewhere as always.

I for one never wished Manu failing to praise my boy... typical behavior of someone being mad.

[DAF86]

Please explain to us why manu gets a pass for everything and tony doesn't other than tp ing barry's wife. I, indeed, don't understand but I'm pretty sure with your help I will see the light.

Duh, 'cause Manu is a cool Latino and Tony is y French guy.

[Brazil]

Duh, 'cause Manu is a cool Latino and Tony is y French guy.

makes sense tbh

[rmt]

It's not like Manu is coasting - he is trying to play better but it hasn't happened yet. I don't write Manu off - it can happen at any minute. When it happens it's a thing of beauty as Manu playing well energizes the team like no one else. Am very concerned about his free-throws though. If he's going to have the ball in his hands at the end of playoff games, he must improve his free-throw. Don't know what's off with it. Usually even when his confidence is low, the free-throw is consistent - not this year. It's been above 86% for 6 years (86, 86, 88, 87, 87, 87) - this year 79% - that's quite a big drop off - even TD is higher than Manu this year.

[DarrinS]

lmao @ this thread. Seriously people?'

[Johnny RIngo]

Tonight:

Kawhi - 21 pts(9-14), 8 rebs, 2 stls, 2 blks, 2 TOs
Manu - 5 pts(2-9) , 4 rebs, 2 stls, 5 TOs

[Wildcat67]

I know something is wrong when down the stretch of regulation I was screaming at the TV "Why does Manu have the ball he's just gonna turn it over", and he immediately threw a bad pass to Timmy to turn it over.

[ElNono]

I know something is wrong when down the stretch of regulation I was screaming at the TV "Why does Manu have the ball he's just gonna turn it over", and he immediately threw a bad pass to Timmy to turn it over.

I bet you thought he was gonna miss that 3 pointer he nailed too...

[Wildcat67]

I bet you thought he was gonna miss that 3 pointer he nailed too...

No I thought he was well past due.

[siraulo23]

kawhi highlights vs jazz

[Mugen]

Still nowhere near the playmaker that Manu is but it's pretty close tbh.

[TMTTRIO]

no question. At this point Manu needs to be at the end of the bench. Although one thing that got me thinking is Manu has played sixth man all these years for his spark off the bench but I noticed in his last interview he talked about how hard it is coming in cold now from the bench. Do you think maybe he would be better starting then and also that would also make it where he had less responsibility out there? On the other hand Danny's playing well so we wouldn't want to interrupt his great play so I guess we'll keep it the same.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

3/22 vs UTH

Manu 5 pts 4 rb 1 ast 2-9 shooting 5 TO

I think the better question at this point is if Danny Green has passed Manu up.

[superjames1992]

One issue with Leonard is that he very rarely creates shots for others. That's okay. It is what it is, but he can't really be expected to lead an offense until he does this, tbh.

[racm]

One issue with Leonard is that he very rarely creates shots for others. That's okay. It is what it is, but he can't really be expected to lead an offense until he does this, tbh.

It will come once teams respect him on D.

[hater]

Good point. Maybe he needs to start. Id try that. But is it worth the risk of spoiling danny green?

[Sean Cagney]

Good point. Maybe he needs to start. Id try that. But is it worth the risk of spoiling danny green?

YES.... He needs to start.

[JingleJangleJingle]

3/22 vs UTH

Manu 5 pts 4 rb 1 ast 2-9 shooting 5 TO

I think the better question at this point is if Danny Green has passed Manu up.

lol

[rascal]

It's exciting to watch, and as the Beatles said, "nothing to get hung about," as long as Manu makes the necessary adjustment to his game and Pop creates a new place for him in the supporting cast.
Not surprised that Manu is the first of the Big 3 to decline so dramatically. Surely the Spurs are seeing the handwriting on the wall...right?

Nope. A 3 year contract is coming.

[dbreiden83080]

Yes and it's really not that close. Spurs need them both but the kid has surpassed the vet..

[dbreiden83080]

Nope. A 3 year contract is coming.

They need to let Manu walk or reduce his role, so Kahwi can take the next step.. 3 years is absurd..

[emanueldavidginobili]

Calling it now, Kawhi Leonard will be one of the best players to ever put on a Spurs jersey when its all said and done.

[BackHome]

Kawhi plays SF and Manu SG I would be a happy camper if both were great.

[chapnis]

Calling it now, Kawhi Leonard will be one of the best players to ever put on a Spurs jersey when its all said and done.

He won't be top 3, probably not even top 5 tbh.