Yeah agreed, just when the league is looking exciting again. Right now there are several teams with a chance to win, if Kawhi goes to Lakers all that's over and we are in for another season where the winner is known before the season even starts. That sucks for the nba, but since it's Lakers and the ratings will be huge, Silver and co are probably loving it..
I'll get some respect back for Kawhi if he refuses to team up with Lakers, at least he'd be one star who wants to prove he's the best by competing against the rest. It's looking like he's as made as the others though..