Woj: Kawhi still leaning towards Clippers, Raptors have a lot of work to do still

OGSactownballer · Post #321 » by **OGSactownballer** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:08 am

ClipsFanSince98 wrote:ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on SportsCenter on Friday morning that Leonard, who can opt-out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason, is still leaning towards signing with the L.A. Clippers this summer and that the Raptors “still have a lot of work to do.”

“He came to Toronto, with the idea from San Antonio, this was a very fine one year way station and I’m sure exceeded his expectations how they managed him physically to be a Finals MVP again, to win a championship,” Wojnarowski said, as transcribed by Bleacher Report.

“But there was always the risk of him going back west. The L.A. Clippers are at the very top of that list, and I think the Raptors still have work to do between now and June 30 and the start of free agency to keep Kawhi Leonard in Toronto.”

https://thebiglead.com/2019/06/14/woj-raptors-still-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do-to-keep-kawhi-leonard/

Reporters trying to be part of the story and make it reality again by creating non-existent drama.

And Paul George went to LA too...oh wait...ooops!

SpiderX1016 · Post #322 » by **SpiderX1016** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:14 am

While I prefer him to stay, what if he leaves? How do the Raptors respond and who do they go after?

Post #323 » by **HMFFL** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:17 am

Saciid11 wrote:
ClipsFanSince98 wrote:ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on SportsCenter on Friday morning that Leonard, who can opt-out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason, is still leaning towards signing with the L.A. Clippers this summer and that the Raptors “still have a lot of work to do.”

“He came to Toronto, with the idea from San Antonio, this was a very fine one year way station and I’m sure exceeded his expectations how they managed him physically to be a Finals MVP again, to win a championship,” Wojnarowski said, as transcribed by Bleacher Report.

“But there was always the risk of him going back west. The L.A. Clippers are at the very top of that list, and I think the Raptors still have work to do between now and June 30 and the start of free agency to keep Kawhi Leonard in Toronto.”

https://thebiglead.com/2019/06/14/woj-raptors-still-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do-to-keep-kawhi-leonard/

Just like they said Paul George was leaving OKC last year, they are wrong here too. Kawhi has absolutely no reason to leave a team he just won a championship for franchise like clippers. Kawhi is most certainly staying in Toronto to go for repeat ..

He does have a family and I'm sure he intends to sitdown with them to discuss what's best.
I'd like to see him stay in Toronto after winning the Finals

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rilamann · Post #324 » by **rilamann** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:24 am

With the Warriors pretty much out of the picture, the west is going to be incredibly wide open next season. If Kawhi went to the Clippers they would have to be considered the heavy favorites to win the conference.

poomaster · Post #325 » by **poomaster** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:26 am

rilamann wrote:With the Warriors pretty much out of the picture, the west is going to be incredibly wide open next season. If Kawhi went to the Clippers they would have to be considered the heavy favorites to win the conference.

Not if Lebron gets Anthony Davis + additional star since the will have cap space for a max contract.

Post #326 » by **NO-KG-AI** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:30 am

It’s disgusting how badly they want to force players to La and NY.

Is any other sport like this?

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rilamann · Post #327 » by **rilamann** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:34 am

poomaster wrote:
rilamann wrote:With the Warriors pretty much out of the picture, the west is going to be incredibly wide open next season. If Kawhi went to the Clippers they would have to be considered the heavy favorites to win the conference.

Not if Lebron gets Anthony Davis + additional star since the will have cap space for a max contract.

The Clippers took a Warriors team with a healthy Durant to 6 games, if they signed Kawhi they'd be the heavy favorites in the west. Even if the Lakers get AD. Would be pretty epic to see a Clippers vs Lakers WCF, Clippers in 5 or 6 though.

Kreamy · Post #328 » by **Kreamy** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:36 am

Woj should stick to breaking trades cause he sucks at everything else.

sacking123 · Post #329 » by **sacking123** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:41 am

shtolky wrote:What work would Toronto possibly have to do? They catered to his load management needs, they won a title, and they want him back in the worst way. No work has to be done. If he leaves Toronto now, he was never staying no matter what happened.

This is exactly right. Toronto hasn’t put a foot wrong in trying to keep him and really the organisation deserves huge kudos for that. But the work is done, everything has been ticked off and there simply isn’t anything the Raptors can actually do to get him to sign.

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Inklink · Post #330 » by **Inklink** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:41 am

lmao Woj was desperately dropping all of these Raptors demise tweets.

poomaster · Post #331 » by **poomaster** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:42 am

rilamann wrote:
poomaster wrote:
rilamann wrote:With the Warriors pretty much out of the picture, the west is going to be incredibly wide open next season. If Kawhi went to the Clippers they would have to be considered the heavy favorites to win the conference.

Not if Lebron gets Anthony Davis + additional star since the will have cap space for a max contract.

The Clippers took a Warriors team with a healthy Durant to 6 games, if they signed Kawhi they'd be the heavy favorites in the west. Even if the Lakers get AD. Would be pretty epic to see a Clippers vs Lakers WCF, Clippers in 5 or 6 though.

I am tired of telling people this, the Warriors did not take the Clippers seriously. Compare the Warrior's effort in the finals vs the 1st round. They were on cruise control mode. I am not trying to take away from the Clippers, but the Warriors were sleepwalking through that series.

OkcSinceSGA · Post #332 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:54 am

poomaster wrote:
rilamann wrote:
poomaster wrote:
Not if Lebron gets Anthony Davis + additional star since the will have cap space for a max contract.

The Clippers took a Warriors team with a healthy Durant to 6 games, if they signed Kawhi they'd be the heavy favorites in the west. Even if the Lakers get AD. Would be pretty epic to see a Clippers vs Lakers WCF, Clippers in 5 or 6 though.

I am tired of telling people this, the Warriors did not take the Clippers seriously. Compare the Warrior's effort in the finals vs the 1st round. They were on cruise control mode. I am not trying to take away from the Clippers, but the Warriors were sleepwalking through that series.

Durant averaged what 35/10/5 that series? Warriors called them one of their toughest series mentally and physically in the last few years. Klay was healthy. Much harder team than the Raptors faced.

Inevitable · Post #333 » by **Inevitable** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:05 am

NO-KG-AI wrote:It’s disgusting how badly they want to force players to La and NY.

Is any other sport like this?

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It’s a problem. Majority of the major sports writers are based in these large markets. Also The biggest names on TV and radio like SAS, Bill Simmons, Cowherd etc are openly partisan and aren’t afraid to mention the team they are fans of. It sucks.

Alatan · Post #334 » by **Alatan** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:06 am

mtcan wrote:I'm not sure what kind "work" is to be done. Is it to shift the axis of the Earth such that Toronto has a tropical climate 365 days a year?

Let Kawhi sign with the Clippers then buy the Clippers and move them to Toronto. Check mate! :lol:

drekwins · Post #335 » by **drekwins** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:19 am

NO better trade AD before free agency. Teams are about to see how effortlessly a guy can leave after 1 year. No F's Given.

GordanFreeman · Post #336 » by **GordanFreeman** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:20 am

shtolky wrote:What work would Toronto possibly have to do? They catered to his load management needs, they won a title, and they want him back in the worst way. No work has to be done. If he leaves Toronto now, he was never staying no matter what happened.

Every raps fan on realign and1'd this post.

YouthMovement · Post #337 » by **YouthMovement** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:35 am

Banner18 wrote:It never ceases to shock me how willing players are to trade legacy for warm weather.

Why? They’re human. And I mean he has 2 rings. Legacy is cemented

itsme23 · Post #338 » by **itsme23** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:45 am

drekwins wrote:NO better trade AD before free agency. Teams are about to see how effortlessly a guy can leave after 1 year. No F's Given.

And the Raptors won a championship which they probably would not have for a very long time.

Even if Kawhi leaves June 30, this championship was huge for New Orleans as well because it helps their trade demands with teams seeing a one year rental of that magnitude can bring you to the promise land.

kan_t · Post #339 » by **kan_t** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:56 am

Kawhi could stay but the Raptors could also do more. Masai Ujiri is a good GM who should understand that he could always do more until Kawhi has finally signed the contract.

I think one thing they could keep pushing is the business opportunity of staying. Not only to Kawhi, but also his uncle. Teammates and the staff should keep convincing him to stay.

sfernald · Post #340 » by **sfernald** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 6:35 am

Oh **** I really think this is how he wants to create his legacy as one of the greatest players ever. He’s going next to the Clippers to get a championship for them. And then onto the next team that needs one. Sneaky way to make a hellava argument he’s the GoAT.