#GOSPURSGO
— Pod Strickland (@pod_strickland) October 31, 2018
Kawhi Leonard as Popeye the Sailor Man, Nando de Colo as the Mad Hatter, Marco Belinelli as Mario, and Manu Ginobili as Buzz Lightyear! (Halloween 2013)
KAWHI IS CHEESING! LOL! pic.twitter.com/VOpmasJ0mC
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Fury wrote: View PostIn case you missed it, the Raptors won Halloween.
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(Even Kawhi dressed up) pic.twitter.com/BUNRS675fu
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Hotshot wrote: View PostHe must have grown up, check out this Halloween shot from 5 years ago (feat 3 Raptors):
#GOSPURSGO
— Pod Strickland (@pod_strickland) October 31, 2018
Kawhi Leonard as Popeye the Sailor Man, Nando de Colo as the Mad Hatter, Marco Belinelli as Mario, and Manu Ginobili as Buzz Lightyear! (Halloween 2013)
KAWHI IS CHEESING! LOL! pic.twitter.com/VOpmasJ0mC9 time first team all-RR, First Ballot Hall of Forum
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Hotshot wrote: View PostHe must have grown up, check out this Halloween shot from 5 years ago (feat 3 Raptors):
#GOSPURSGO
— Pod Strickland (@pod_strickland) October 31, 2018
Kawhi Leonard as Popeye the Sailor Man, Nando de Colo as the Mad Hatter, Marco Belinelli as Mario, and Manu Ginobili as Buzz Lightyear! (Halloween 2013)
KAWHI IS CHEESING! LOL! pic.twitter.com/VOpmasJ0mCMamba Mentality
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Hotshot wrote: View PostWasn't in Spurs uniform and coach Pop wasn't there to tell him what to do every minute.
You'd have to think; after Kawhi came out on day 1 of training camp calling Nick Nurse a "brilliant mind" (a scrum in which I was part of), and going onto National TV post-game saying Nurse listens to his players, etc.
As great as Pop is, was his micro-managing the reason Kawhi wanted out from San Antonio? I mean, the mis-diagnosis of his quad was interesting, with two camps saying two completed opposite things. More and more, Kawhi's happy here because he doesn't feel like he's being babysat on the court, nor forced to play/questioned in regards to health over and over again.
This is purely speculation and analyzing the situation, however, it's hard to ignore the fact that's been made available to media more than he ever has in his entire career.
Is it me or has Kawhi done more TV interviews in his 2 months in Toronto then he did his entire career in San Antonio? It’s good for everyone when a top 5 player is made available. https://t.co/usyrW8hBxd
— Jared Greenberg (@JaredSGreenberg) October 31, 2018
Twitter: @ReubenJRD • NBA, Raptors writer for Daily Hive Vancouver, Toronto.
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ReubenJRD wrote: View PostThis might be a joking reply, but...
You'd have to think; after Kawhi came out on day 1 of training camp calling Nick Nurse a "brilliant mind" (a scrum in which I was part of), and going onto National TV post-game saying Nurse listens to his players, etc.
As great as Pop is, was his micro-managing the reason Kawhi wanted out from San Antonio? I mean, the mis-diagnosis of his quad was interesting, with two camps saying two completed opposite things. More and more, Kawhi's happy here because he doesn't feel like he's being babysat on the court, nor forced to play/questioned in regards to health over and over again.
This is purely speculation and analyzing the situation, however, it's hard to ignore the fact that's been made available to media more than he ever has in his entire career.
Is it me or has Kawhi done more TV interviews in his 2 months in Toronto then he did his entire career in San Antonio? It’s good for everyone when a top 5 player is made available. https://t.co/usyrW8hBxd
— Jared Greenberg (@JaredSGreenberg) October 31, 2018
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ReubenJRD wrote: View Post... Kawhi came out on day 1 of training camp calling Nick Nurse a "brilliant mind" (a scrum in which I was part of), and going onto National TV post-game saying Nurse listens to his players, etc.
Everybody knew coach Nurse was a rookie. Nurse is not an old timer in the NBA either, like coach Bud with the Bucks. As a veteran player coming in, you'd sure hope that your rookie coach showed some signs of knowing what he was doing. Sounds like Kawhi was relieved that, yes, he did.
As great as Pop is, was his micro-managing the reason Kawhi wanted out from San Antonio?
I mean, the mis-diagnosis of his quad was interesting, ...
Then people started acting like Kawhi was more of a problem than an asset. So he implicitly said, sorry I ever bothered you, and he left.
... Kawhi's happy here because ...
No matter what happens there with the Raptors, keep it in mind. Be kind, and treat people like fellow human beings, most especially when things get tough.
The Spurs didn't screw up at the basketball level, or even so badly at the medical level. They blew it at the human level.
About the media, the Spurs have always tried to run a tight ship where the media is concerned. No doubt it's the right policy. Unfettered media involvement can be distracting and destructive. There are many examples, including a few already this year, around the league.
When media wanted to talk to a player, like a pregame or postgame interview, the Spurs would designate somebody. Danny Green did it a lot. He's at ease with media types.
Leonard was never the designated interviewee. He's not a man who chats in a media sort of way. So between the Spurs' (sensible) policy of controlling media contact, and Leonard's personality, we heard very few words from him in San Antonio. Which tells us little about how he is in a relaxed setting or in private, btw.
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TacoBreath wrote: View PostThat was Kawhi praising his rookie head coach. Nothing to do with anything else, or anybody else.
Everybody knew coach Nurse was a rookie. Nurse is not an old timer in the NBA either, like coach Bud with the Bucks. As a veteran player coming in, you'd sure hope that your rookie coach showed some signs of knowing what he was doing. Sounds like Kawhi was relieved that, yes, he did.
Nah, don't think so. Pop is a hands-on coach, as far as I know, but most of the micro- stuff is done by assistants, like coach Bud used to be, and Borrego who's now coaching the Hornets.
It wasn't the diagnosis but rather the rehab and recovery time that became the issue. There was local pride involved - hey, our team docs are the best! - and the whole thing spiraled out of control.
Then people started acting like Kawhi was more of a problem than an asset. So he implicitly said, sorry I ever bothered you, and he left.
Because he's able to play again, and among people who show they appreciate him, and who don't act like they own him, like an entitlement, like property, and can treat him however they please.
No matter what happens there with the Raptors, keep it in mind. Be kind, and treat people like fellow human beings, most especially when things get tough.
The Spurs didn't screw up at the basketball level, or even so badly at the medical level. They blew it at the human level.
About the media, the Spurs have always tried to run a tight ship where the media is concerned. No doubt it's the right policy. Unfettered media involvement can be distracting and destructive. There are many examples, including a few already this year, around the league.
When media wanted to talk to a player, like a pregame or postgame interview, the Spurs would designate somebody. Danny Green did it a lot. He's at ease with media types.
Leonard was never the designated interviewee. He's not a man who chats in a media sort of way. So between the Spurs' (sensible) policy of controlling media contact, and Leonard's personality, we heard very few words from him in San Antonio. Which tells us little about how he is in a relaxed setting or in private, btw."We're playing in a building." -- Kawhi Leonard
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TacoBreath wrote: View PostThat was Kawhi praising his rookie head coach. Nothing to do with anything else, or anybody else.
Everybody knew coach Nurse was a rookie. Nurse is not an old timer in the NBA either, like coach Bud with the Bucks. As a veteran player coming in, you'd sure hope that your rookie coach showed some signs of knowing what he was doing. Sounds like Kawhi was relieved that, yes, he did.
Nah, don't think so. Pop is a hands-on coach, as far as I know, but most of the micro- stuff is done by assistants, like coach Bud used to be, and Borrego who's now coaching the Hornets.
It wasn't the diagnosis but rather the rehab and recovery time that became the issue. There was local pride involved - hey, our team docs are the best! - and the whole thing spiraled out of control.
Then people started acting like Kawhi was more of a problem than an asset. So he implicitly said, sorry I ever bothered you, and he left.
Because he's able to play again, and among people who show they appreciate him, and who don't act like they own him, like an entitlement, like property, and can treat him however they please.
No matter what happens there with the Raptors, keep it in mind. Be kind, and treat people like fellow human beings, most especially when things get tough.
The Spurs didn't screw up at the basketball level, or even so badly at the medical level. They blew it at the human level.
About the media, the Spurs have always tried to run a tight ship where the media is concerned. No doubt it's the right policy. Unfettered media involvement can be distracting and destructive. There are many examples, including a few already this year, around the league.
When media wanted to talk to a player, like a pregame or postgame interview, the Spurs would designate somebody. Danny Green did it a lot. He's at ease with media types.
Leonard was never the designated interviewee. He's not a man who chats in a media sort of way. So between the Spurs' (sensible) policy of controlling media contact, and Leonard's personality, we heard very few words from him in San Antonio. Which tells us little about how he is in a relaxed setting or in private, btw.
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LJ2 wrote: View PostAs you are a native of San Antonio and are much more aware of the Spurs organization I would be interested on your take with the Parker saying that his injury was much worse than Kawhi's, and how that whole thing blew up. I just thought that was dry humour on his part and sort of ribbing a friend, but media really ran with it. Is there actual bad feelings between Kawhi and Tony as a result of that?9 time first team all-RR, First Ballot Hall of Forum
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ReubenJRD wrote: View PostThis might be a joking reply, but...
You'd have to think; after Kawhi came out on day 1 of training camp calling Nick Nurse a "brilliant mind" (a scrum in which I was part of), and going onto National TV post-game saying Nurse listens to his players, etc.
As great as Pop is, was his micro-managing the reason Kawhi wanted out from San Antonio? I mean, the mis-diagnosis of his quad was interesting, with two camps saying two completed opposite things. More and more, Kawhi's happy here because he doesn't feel like he's being babysat on the court, nor forced to play/questioned in regards to health over and over again.
This is purely speculation and analyzing the situation, however, it's hard to ignore the fact that's been made available to media more than he ever has in his entire career.
Is it me or has Kawhi done more TV interviews in his 2 months in Toronto then he did his entire career in San Antonio? It’s good for everyone when a top 5 player is made available. https://t.co/usyrW8hBxd
— Jared Greenberg (@JaredSGreenberg) October 31, 2018
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