Pop: I would be surprised if Kawhi comes back this season

[Leetonidas]

yeah you've made that pretty clear you're not posting here for attention and you dont need to believe me i dont care

then stfu already and stop talking like you know anything for real

[cjw]

Yeah because getting raped in the playoffs and having a 20+ first round pick is better. Lots of people here enjoy the illusion of actual being good when the team really isn't.

Let me rephrase what I said though for the nancies though, no major injuries per se, just multiple season enders.

If you’re not going to compete for a le, then don’t try. Better to finally get a blue chip pick. Can easily tank into the lottery, though will be hard to be inside of 12.

[gospursgojas]

1. The Logo trades Austin Rivers for Kawhi.
2. The Logo signs LeBron.
3. Clippers back in the hunt.

Y’all aren’t tired of a potential “franchise players” that can’t stay healthy?

[bklynspursfan]

Rudy Gay: 'we support Kawhi, but we can't sit around waiting, we have a job to do'

[Chillen]

Video of what he said...

I am good at reading body language and Pop is full of sh*t. Kawhi doesn't want to play there is friction between them and the Spurs FO would be my guess.

[benefactor]

Tank tbh

[baseline bum]

I wonder if NBA teams have insurance for injuries to pay those horrendous salaries.

Yes. The only contract I can remember where the team couldn't get any injury insurance was Stoudemire's deal in New York.

[MoSpur02]

Pop's body language speaks volumes. Rudy Gay also pretty much saying he isn't expecting Kawhi back. Tony seems positive though.

[lefty]

Nah he'll be back.

CIA Pop playing mind games

[Russ]

this season, tbh.

Maybe not, It could be Pop is using the last desperate trick in the coaching handbook, used by Gene Hackman on his star player in "Hoosiers" as Hackman turned his back and walked away:

I can tell you this: I don't care if you play on the team or not.

So, Pop, run the picket fence . . .

[hater]

Damn. Watching that vid, pop's body language, his tone of voice - i really think something is up beyond the injury.

notice he says "he's still not ready to go" instead of not healthy.
"we've only got a few games left in the season and he's still not ready to go...".

"we've gotta move on. the team has to realize that this is who we are, this who we have, this is who's gonna play."

Yup Pop looks like has stopped communicating with Kawhi or his uncles.

I dont think Kawhi comes back a spur he will be traded

I hope finally Manure and Poop retire as well in the offseason

[baseline bum]

Couldn't even get a Disabled Player Exception.

So he is able to wipe his own ass then?

[hater]

Nah he'll be back.

CIA Pop playing mind games

“No mindgames here.” - tony parker

[tbdog]

Someone needs to get a search warrant on the Warriors and find this voodoo doll.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Yeah this is just insane. He’s not injured, but he’s still not ready to play? It’s been almost 5 months since this injury came about. People come back from broken bones and surgeries in 5 months. It’s also weird that Rudy says “we support Kawhi”. Another thing is this is compete BS that no one can get a couple minutes to talk to him for an interview or anything. This guy was a top 3 player not even a year ago and he’s just nothing right now.

[spurraider21]

Who plays first... Kawhi or Fultz?

len bias

[MVPCues]

FUBAR

[spursistan]

Yeah, Pop's body language and delivery has me worried..It just looks like they know they are about to make a franchise-altering decision in the summer..

[spurs10]

Sounds like you pulled the trigger on the season ticket renewal... Sorry dude.

When are your seats? If lower level PM me and we'll buy them off you when we can make it

Cool will do! They are lower level...near the bench and the tunnel. Fun place to sit!

[tmtcsc]

Pop putting the a ball in Kawhais end of the court.

That's exactly what I was thinking. Pop doesn't give a about the Media. He wasn't trying to be "honest" with the fans. Dude was straight telling Kawhi that the ball is in his court now. You either start playing now or we're going to get control of this thing and rule you out for the rest of the year.

That statement by Pop was really telling. He's pissed and frustrated. He's telling Kawhi and his uncle that this is his team and the hijacking bull is over.

[baseline bum]

shut down the old farts too and lets develop the youngsters.

What youngsters? Kawhi is the only young talent on the team.

[Chillen]

Yeah this is just insane. He’s not injured, but he’s still not ready to play? It’s been almost 5 months since this injury came about. People come back from broken bones and surgeries in 5 months. It’s also weird that Rudy says “we support Kawhi”. Another thing is this is compete BS that no one can get a couple minutes to talk to him for an interview or anything. This guy was a top 3 player not even a year ago and he’s just nothing right now.

He is either injured or not. I doubt it, I sense huge friction between Pop and Kawhi and Spurs FO and Spurs trainers. Has anyone actually spoken to Kawhi about it? If there is friction they will either work it out or he is getting traded in the offseason or before next season starts.

[gospursgojas]

Even HOTS couldn't offer any inside scoops just said he's staying positive and even said "I had the same injury"

Happy Rudy is back. I hope he's ready to play a significant role

Tony has always been a great source of inside info. I think by his tone and almost sarcastic “I’m gonna think positive” and “no mind games here” Kawhi is ing out and the team thinks so too. him.

[objective]

Probably should have tried to trade Aldridge at the deadline then.

Could be wrong, but by rule I think signing an extension meant he was ineligible for trade this season

[hater]

IMO theres some psychological aspects in this situation

He just doesnt enjoy the franchise or the city. It happens.