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Jul 6, 2019 at 12:10 AM

Phoenix49ers
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Originally posted by JustinMT:
In the end, Kawhi Leonard didn't want to construct a Super Team with the Lakers. He wanted a co-star across the Staples corridor with the Clippers, and made it clear to Steve Ballmer and Lawrence Frank: Get PG, and I'm coming.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2019

Kawhi is the hero that the NBA needs and the one it deserves. You win a ring with the Clippers, you're a damn legend forever.

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:11 AM

#1562

SFrush
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Originally posted by InconvenientTruth21:

Originally posted by SFrush:
You missed the point. I brought up depth because it buys Kawhi more time to rest and recover if needed.

I understand that.

He still has a worst injury history than AD lol. The lakers aren't gonna have 5 players forever. Having Montrez Harrell isn't that much of a luxury lmao

Having a guy with a non stop motor that gives you 17 off the bench isn't much of a luxury. lol

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:12 AM

#1563

sacniner
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Kawhi is the hero that the NBA needs and the one it deserves. You win a ring with the Clippers, you're a damn legend forever.

Yup. I hope he pulls it off. Shake things up a bit.

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:13 AM

#1564

SFrush
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Originally posted by StOnEy333:
KCP back tot he Lakers. 2 years $16 million.

Lakers now have roughly $11 million left and the MLE.

Teams with cap space don't receive a MLE. You have the room exception.

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:14 AM

#1565

StOnEy333
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Originally posted by SFrush:
Originally posted by StOnEy333:
KCP back tot he Lakers. 2 years $16 million.

Lakers now have roughly $11 million left and the MLE.

Teams with cap space don't receive a MLE. You have the room exception.

My bad. The RE.

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:15 AM

#1566

sacniner
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f**king Beast

Kawhi is the balance in the force

ended the reign of the Miami Heat Big 3
ended the dynasty Warriors
ended the Lakers superteam before it even started

the real-life Last Jedi.
— Kawob Leonard (@WorldWideWob) July 6, 2019

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:16 AM

#1567

nothing03
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by JustinMT:
In the end, Kawhi Leonard didn't want to construct a Super Team with the Lakers. He wanted a co-star across the Staples corridor with the Clippers, and made it clear to Steve Ballmer and Lawrence Frank: Get PG, and I'm coming.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2019

Kawhi is the hero that the NBA needs and the one it deserves. You win a ring with the Clippers, you're a damn legend forever.

Possibility on winning with 3 different teams 😮.

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:19 AM

#1568

StOnEy333
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JaVale McGee has agreed to return to the Lakers, where he'll likely start at center, league sources tell ESPN. It's a two-year, $8.2 million deal, with a player option.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 6, 2019

Lakers had a plan the whole time. Just waiting for the door to either open or close and just set the alternate plan in motion.

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:21 AM

#1569

JustinMT
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I think the Lakers have the advantage here. I know Paul George and he's never seen a tennis ball in his life.
— Robin Lopez (@rolopez42) July 6, 2019

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:24 AM

#1570

nothing03
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Biggest loser Raptors and Westbrook/OKC

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:28 AM

#1571

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Originally posted by nothing03:
Biggest loser Raptors and Westbrook/OKC

You can't be a loser after you just won the title. Not a single Raptors fan will give that back to undo the Leonard trade. They'll make a run at Giannis in two years.

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:30 AM

#1572

InconvenientTruth21
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Originally posted by nothing03:
Biggest loser Raptors and Westbrook/OKC

OKC got a pretty crazy haul, wouldn't call them a loser. Just a weird situation to be in now lol

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:40 AM

#1573

Hopper
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by nothing03:
Biggest loser Raptors and Westbrook/OKC

You can't be a loser after you just won the title. Not a single Raptors fan will give that back to undo the Leonard trade. They'll make a run at Giannis in two years.

Agreed.

This is the first time I've seen a superstar leave a team after winning a title though.

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:41 AM

#1574

mayo49
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Originally posted by InconvenientTruth21:

Originally posted by nothing03:
Biggest loser Raptors and Westbrook/OKC

OKC got a pretty crazy haul, wouldn't call them a loser. Just a weird situation to be in now lol

Wonder if Russell will ask for a trade - since now, it looks like OKC is in a full rebuild.

Jul 6, 2019 at 12:42 AM

#1575

DonnieDarko
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by nothing03:
Biggest loser Raptors and Westbrook/OKC

You can't be a loser after you just won the title. Not a single Raptors fan will give that back to undo the Leonard trade. They'll make a run at Giannis in two years.

Giannis, lol....