Yes we do...I know I do
He is one of the top players
my theory as to why he no longer wants to play for the Spurs is because of Buford and especially Pops
He was probably pressed(knowing how hard nosed this organization is) regarding his injury, regimen etc. And he just wanted to be left alone , not pressured about it
2nd Popovich still yells at him at times (he yells at everyone) but still eventually it takes a toll on some people. He is a grown man and one of the best players yet still has to be on his tippy toes and gets yelled at for minor mistakes vs everyone else he does
He is no doubt not picking up his option and for sure not resigning to an extension
The Celtics should step in and make an offer for him. Not many other teams have the assets the Celts do, to make a trade work
I hate to give up on one of Brown or Tatum. But you have to give up something good for something good in return. Lastly the Spurs are aging fast. They need to revamp their lineup soon and infuse with youth
Trade
To Spurs: Tatum, Rozier, Horford, Future 1st (not 2019), a few 2nds
To Celtics: Leonard, Pau Gasol
Celts lineup after trade
Gasol/FA/Draft pick
Leonard
Hayward
Brown
Irving
This lineup would be a ton to handle and built to win championships