RC Buford on Kawhi: “The relationship is challenging”

[Dre_7]

DA said with all the rumors and stories about Kawhi over the past couple weeks he asked Buford about it. RC said the relationship was challenging. But no one is working harder than both sides internally and externally so Leonard feels confident (or comfortable, forget which he used) back on the court. I think it was also DA who said that with the Spurs in the 3rd seed there’s no rush this time around.

Webber was the one to point out that the Spurs can offer the max. That he wouldn’t put much stock into the stories until July. If Kawhi doesn’t sign then there might be something to it.

Which is why I think DA meant rehab. Because the rest of that quote is about Kawhi's health.

[Chinook]

Any relationship with socially-awkward RC Buford will no doubt be challenging.

RC also seemed to find calling a cab challenging, so it's hard to gauge how bad it really is even if DA quoted him faithfully

[Dre_7]

RC also seemed to find calling a cab challenging, so it's hard to gauge how bad it really is even if DA quoted him faithfully

And, I would argue, the most important relationship is between Pop and Kawhi. If there are any issues, that is the relationship that is going to be most important in smoothing out those issues.

[SAGirl]

DA said with all the rumors and stories about Kawhi over the past couple weeks he asked Buford about it. RC said the relationship was challenging. But no one is working harder than both sides internally and externally so Leonard feels confident (or comfortable, forget which he used) back on the court. I think it was also DA who said that with the Spurs in the 3rd seed there’s no rush this time around.

Webber was the one to point out that the Spurs can offer the max. That he wouldn’t put much stock into the stories until July. If Kawhi doesn’t sign then there might be something to it.

That goes with what Woj reported that the injury had a chilling effect on the relationship.

That injury has been the real deal (and Spurstalk still trolling about Pop being the one holding Kawhi out just bc, they got to complain about anyone but Kiwi’s injuries).

[TheDoctor]

RC also seemed to find calling a cab challenging, so it's hard to gauge how bad it really is even if DA quoted him faithfully

[cd98]

Spurs aren't going to air their dirty laundry to the media. That's especially true of RC. I doubt he gave any indication that the Spurs were concerned about Kawhi's future. They keep their cards close to the vest and acting like there is a bad relationship and that Kawhi wants out only hurts the Spurs and Kawhi's trade value.

[TheGreatYacht]

RC also seemed to find calling a cab challenging, so it's hard to gauge how bad it really is even if DA quoted him faithfully

Drunkford is never going to live that down

[Keepin' it real]

[SAGirl]

OK...I Listened to David Aldridge in the telecast. Amused is correct. David Aldridge clearly state the relationship is currently challenging.

It doesn't sound good to me. It's already many media sources reporting this. It is legit between WoJ and DA... there is definitely some discord there. Just got to hope Kawhi gets healthy and they can put this behind them.

[BillMc]

Wish Kawhi would actually say anything publicly. Enough of RC, the talking media heads and Satanic Uncle Willy.

[spurraider21]

[K...]

I don't know who would have a good relationship with a guy who can't even wipe his own ass yet. Give RC a break

[Proxy]

It'd be ty of Kawhi if this is true... after Pop stuck his neck out after the Zaza last year. Never seen a coach go that far publicly for their player. After campaigning for his deserving the MVP all year too.

[rjv]

Just finished browsing the whole thread. I can't believe it's gone 5 pages without anyone posting the full quote from R.C. or the video for context.

it's the ST way: more important what we say (or think) than what actually was said (or thought)

[sasaint]

Wish Kawhi would actually say anything publicly. Enough of RC, the talking media heads and Satanic Uncle Willy.

My sauces tell me that is actually his vocal cords that are injured.

[dbreiden83080]

Kawhi wants out of this dumpster fire...don't blame him tbh...

He is in no position to be complaining about anything. He hasn’t played all year. It’s not like he is putting up MVP numbers like last year. Who is giving up anything of real value for him? He could be hurt all year again next year.

[dbreiden83080]

I blame pop mostly, but It is tough to have a relationship with someone who has aspergers

Pop had an amazing relationship and was a father figure to the big three and also had a great relationship with David. He is not the problem. This guy has not played all year long. What exactly is his main complaint? The front office. You’re not even playing.

[apalisoc_9]

Pop had an amazing relationship and was a father figure to the big three and also had a great relationship with David. He is not the problem. This guy has not played all year long. What exactly is his main complaint? The front office. You’re not even playing.

Look at this fluffer.

Superstars make this league. The Spurs is going to be an irrelevant hole once kawhi is gone.

You wanna be relevant, feed the superstar.

Superstars make this league. They're the reason why other scrubs make millions.

[bklynspursfan]

Pop had an amazing relationship and was a father figure to the big three and also had a great relationship with David. He is not the problem. This guy has not played all year long. What exactly is his main complaint? The front office. You’re not even playing.

+1

I also don't know if I believe these rumors. I think DA misspoke a bit with his quote, but whatever. I think Kawhi is frustrated about the mishandling of his injury, but idk it has anything to do with PATFO.

[hater]

So because Pop has had 3 HOF yes men he would never be the problem??

[dbreiden83080]

Challenging is not challenged. Clear distinction.

Let’s see how he feels when he’s healthy. Everyone is frustrated right now for obvious reasons. We’ll know after this season if he takes the supermax or not, and if he doesn’t they’ll get a king’s ransom for him. Players of his level just aren’t traded. That is if he’s healthy.

Relationship should be challenging if there are different doctors with different opinions. This isn’t a cut and dry injury.

But everyone on here should be an armchair mind reader.

He has no real trade value right now at all. Most players out this long a period of time would have already had some kind of surgery. They just keep saying that his leg is not healthy enough to play. That is pretty vague.

[dbreiden83080]

Look at this fluffer.

Superstars make this league. The Spurs is going to be an irrelevant hole once kawhi is gone.

You wanna be relevant, feed the superstar.



Superstars make this league. They're the reason why other scrubs make millions.

Superstars play

He hasn’t..

[SupremeGuy]

Wish Kawhi would actually say anything publicly. Enough of RC, the talking media heads and Satanic Uncle Willy.

Who's the chick in your sig?

[weeks]

RC also seemed to find calling a cab challenging, so it's hard to gauge how bad it really is even if DA quoted him faithfully

[DJR210]

Kawhi and Lebron on the way to GSW