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Is there any confirmation that Leonard wants to play for the Lakers?
Ramona ShelburneVerified account @ramonashelburne 1m1 minute agoMoreWithin the last week the Lakers contacted the Spurs to discuss a Kawhi Leonard trade. As one source put it, “they basically shut the door on us.”
Quote from: celticinorlando on June 21, 2018, 03:52:02 PMRamona ShelburneVerified account @ramonashelburne 1m1 minute agoMoreWithin the last week the Lakers contacted the Spurs to discuss a Kawhi Leonard trade. As one source put it, “they basically shut the door on us.”i said all along that the Lakers will be the last team the Spurs will do business with
I don't even get why someone wants to play for the Lakers. Like dude they suck lol. Ingram/Ball/Kuzma are the best players they have on their team... Let that sink in. That's not even including Josh Hart, (who I swear Lakers fans think he's the next PG-13,) and Randle who is a great bruiser, but still can't shoot, and his defense is still sub-par.
Quote from: Monkhouse on June 21, 2018, 03:55:06 PMI don't even get why someone wants to play for the Lakers. Like dude they suck lol. Ingram/Ball/Kuzma are the best players they have on their team... Let that sink in. That's not even including Josh Hart, (who I swear Lakers fans think he's the next PG-13,) and Randle who is a great bruiser, but still can't shoot, and his defense is still sub-par.I think it's more about the surrounding culture of playing for the Lakers. 16 championships, Kobe Bryant, the city, Hollywood, warm-weather, beaches, food, party/clubbing life etc etc is what attracts these players and stars.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2782624-kawhi-leonard-trade-rumors-spurs-prefer-to-send-star-to-eastern-conferenceInteresting report that the Spurs won't trade Kawhi out West.Ultimately, I expect them to keep him and try to work it out with him, but it also does worry me, as that makes a place like Philly a prime target for San Antonio. I don't think either Cleveland or New York has enough to get him, but they also become targets, too.
Quote from: jpotter33 on June 23, 2018, 05:48:07 PMhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/2782624-kawhi-leonard-trade-rumors-spurs-prefer-to-send-star-to-eastern-conferenceInteresting report that the Spurs won't trade Kawhi out West.Ultimately, I expect them to keep him and try to work it out with him, but it also does worry me, as that makes a place like Philly a prime target for San Antonio. I don't think either Cleveland or New York has enough to get him, but they also become targets, too.I kind of get the feeling now that he actually stays in San Antonio and they work it out. That said, Kawhi's seriously got to man up and stand up to his uncle, who I'm pretty sure is the one fueling the fire out of "Kawhi's camp". New York could flip Ntilikina (who Pop loves), Knox, a player like Hardaway and some future pick and that could get it done. I think Kawhi would be willing to play in NYK long term according to Begley. So Clippers, Lakers and Knicks could take the risk knowing he'd re-sign long term. The other thing though, I'm not sure Philly is willing to take the risk of making a trade for Kawhi and seeing him bolt a year later (like the Celtics are thinking). Give up Fultz + Smith + 2021 Heat Pick + Saric for a rental not guaranteed to re-up long term? Yikes. Same thing with us if we gave up Jaylen + Grizz/Kings Pick in a package for a rental. YIKES.