Why would Kawhi.

[cutewizard]

[MR-Clutch]

He wants to because his agents make more off endorsements than his contracts.

[NameLess Scrub]

most spurfan arent mad at kawhi for not playing (assuming he really felt he wasnt ready to play) than at him for being silent, then only having his (alleged) critical views made known through anonymous sauces

takes 15 minutes to draft and issue a press relase:
i love the spurs and want to play for ever and ever, or
i hate the spurs and want out of dodge asap

done

Yep..

Also I can't blame the Spurs for thinking it twice before committing the supermax to Kawhi. It's a very hard position to be in.

[NameLess Scrub]

It doesn't have to be about money. I don't think KL has a lavish lifestyle. He could retire now and never work again. He probably knows that and wants a situation that's more conducive to wanting to play ball instead of being rich(er) and being nailed into a ty spot he already decided he doesn't like.

Consider also how incredibly coachable Kawhi has shown himself to be. Look at how his game improved since he's been in the league, from every aspect. That's because he believes what people say, when he trusts people. Most players will listen to the advice and adapt some of it. Kawhi seems to adapt almost all of it. Pop says "you're the man", Kawhi becomes the man. They teach him to shoot the 3, teach him how to dribble and move, teach him how to hit FTs at a higher rate. He learns all of these. They tell him is leg is good and he's ready to play ball, he tries to play ball but pain tells him he's not better. He gets a 2nd opinion and there goes the trust. Then the Spurs multiply the issue by talking in the press (they had the right). So if his family coaches him in a similar fashion regarding his career, he's likely to go all in.

Interesting take..

This would mean it is not that hard to lose his trust permanently. That could be troublesome on any team..

[DMC]

Interesting take..

This would mean it is not that hard to lose his trust permanently. That could be troublesome on any team..

doctor says you're cured but you still feel the pain, aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain...

There's a high likelihood, imo, that he sits out most of next season on any team because he has pain and he's going to imagine some Dr House level trauma in his leg.

[Avitus1]

Cause his uncle told him to and he isn’t capable of thinking for himself.

[Brazil]

because not fun