jbk1234 wrote:inonba wrote:jbk1234 wrote:The NBA conducted a formal investigation, of the Clippers and Leonard’s uncle, in December of 2019. He signed in July. If either the Raptors or the Lakers reported anything directly to the NBA, versous leaking to the media well after the fact, regarding the conduct of Leonard’s uncle: 1) The investigation would've begun before he even signed; and 2) it would've involved Leonard’s uncle's conduct with all three teams.
I don't think anybody understands what your complaint is, but I suspect it has to do with a lack of understanding. The NBA started their investigation shortly after Kawhi signed with the Clippers in July 2019 and concluded the investigation in December 2019. The investigation was initiated following complaints made by both the Raptors and the Lakers as there was high suspicions as to how the Clippers managed to sign Kawhi mainly due to what his camp was demanding. The league closed the investigation after failing to find evidence that the Clippers had granted any of the illegal requests, but warnings were issued to the Clippers that the issue would be reopened if evidence arises.
Your complaint is the league would have begun their investigation before Kawhi sign, which means you are expecting both the Raptors and the Lakers to file their complaint before he formally signed his contract effectively sabotaging their own free agency. Is that correct ?
I'm saying if you don't report the inappropriate conduct when it occurs, but wait until after the offending party's client signs elsewhere, you shouldn't be rewarded. You didn't do the right thing and report an attempt at salary cap circumvention when it occurred, you complained after you didn't like the outcome.
Also, I think you're taking all kinds of liberties with the reporting. I haven't seen an article where it is reported that either the Raptors or the Lakers filed a formal complaint detailing specifically what Leonard’s uncle requested. If you have a link, I'll read it. It seems odd the NBA would limit their investigation to what occurred with the Clippers if that was the complaint.
Ok. There is a misunderstanding of the rules. Lawrence Frank knows the rules, Steve Ballmer knows the rules, Kawhi knows the rules, but apparently you don't. Uncle Dennis was the person who did the inappropriate ask. Due to the fact that he's not employed by the NBA, the rules don't apply to him. The NBA subsequently closed the loophole and now only allows agents to negotiate on behalf of the players.
What you are not understanding is:
1. The breaking of the rules occur if a team granted the illegal request and not a family member asking for illegal perks. Reporting to the league before the contract is signed is the equivalent of preemptively shooting yourself in the foot as there's nothing to report before the contract is signed. The complaint stems from the suspicion that the Clippers granted the illegal perks due to Kawhi taking less guaranteed money from the team that didn't hold his bird rights. Despite your lack of understanding, both the Raptors and Lakers "did the right thing".
2. The media is not obligated to report every single detail. Just because there is a lack of detail from the reporting at the time, doesn't mean something didn't happen. What we know is both the Lakers and the Raptors DID file a complaint. You can infer from their complaint that the details of what Kawhi's camp was seeking was communicated to the league. Otherwise, no investigations could have occurred as the league wouldn't know what to look for. For those who think Brian Windhost is the league's source: Please get your head examined for trauma. We've only seen more details in the media as more sources are willing to talk after the scandal exploded.
3. The Clippers were the only party investigated because they're the team that signed the contract. Also, minority Larry Tannenbaum of was issued a warning from the league for talking endorsement numbers during contract negotiations.
4. What you think personally is inconsequential. The league has it's rules and penalties have never gone to the team that was harmed.
