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Elhassan is a huge got.
http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story...l-forwards-nba5. Which other active players should currently or eventually be in the top 10?
Doolittle: Given his trajectory of improvement and his status as the Spurs' best player, it's easy to envision Kawhi Leonard hitting the top 20. It helps that he plays in an era when we have the metrics to properly appreciate his performances.
Elhassan: Currently? Nobody. Eventually? I can see Kawhi Leonard or Paul George putting together a resume that places them in that rarified air. While Leonard has the advantage of playing for a better team (already having a ring and an NBA Finals MVP on his side), George will more than likely have the better career numbers, as well as memorable moments that convince people that he "did it on his own."
Pelton: Paul Pierce would be in my top 10. His postseason track record is nearly as impressive as Worthy's, and he was a far more accomplished player during the regular season. Kawhi Leonard also seems to be on track to crack the top 10 if he maintains this season's improvement throughout his prime years.
Thorpe: It's fair to target Kawhi Leonard, who should only grow in stature as the Spurs move from the big three to a new edition built around Leonard andLaMarcus Aldridge. Elite shooters who are world-class perimeter defenders, have a great motor and know how to play are extremely rare men indeed.
Windhorst: I already mentioned Pierce. The sky is the limit for Kawhi Leonard. He already has one NBA Finals MVP and he has Pop coaching him. If they stick together, who knows? Leonard has the kind of talent and temperament to have an all-time great career.
Elhassan..Paul George
Elhassan is a huge got.
Well, they all do mention Kawhi. Elephant in the room I guess.
Pelton was the correct one. Putting Wilkins or Worthy over Pierce is pretty laughable. Pierce should already be considered a top 10 SF of all-time.
Kawhi legacy will be most defined by HIS post-Duncan/Manu Spurs..I'm realistic enough to not expect les, but if he keeps us as a 50-win team with occasional Conference Finals appearances for few years he would have already entered in the realm of all-time greats...
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Agree his career achievements will be more significant when TD/Manu hang it up, in terms of an all time great HoF player.
Nice. Some people underestimate Kawhi's mental toughness, his temperament and ability to withstand adversity.
The same people forget he always comes back strong from injuries, mistakes, bad performances...After missing crucial FTs, he was the FMVP...after his two ugly games in playoffs, he's 2nd in MVP race...
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Why does it seem unrealistic to you to expect les? I feel like the summer of 2017 will be huge for the Spurs, with the salary cap going up, Duncan & Manu likely retired, and quality players wanting to join Kawhi & Aldridge in an organization with a long history of success.
Elhassan
It's like the Dominque vs. Pippen debate except Kawhi has ALREADY more personal hardware than Pippen
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