Kawhi Thread, Numero 4 -- Traded to Raptors for DeRozan, others

[LarryBirdsFingr]

Well, I met Greg Popovich today. ( I respectfully did not ask him about Kahwi. And he seemed to appreciate it)

One town to the north, the streets are filled with families and vacationers. One town to the south, the streets are filled with families and vacationers.

The town in the middle is ghost town. A quaint Maine shipping/boating town, but not really a vacation destination. Who is literally the only person sitting on the bench on main street? Greg Popovich. (He lives in the area)

I approached him, and told him I appreciated all he has given to the game, and to the world with his wisdom and timely/insightful views on social issues. I also mentioned how beautiful his system is to watch, and that it has always been a pleasure to see his teams play. He said that it was "very flattering".

He made classic pop joke when i first approached and said "haha sorry to bother you". He laughed and responded with "usually maine is a pretty good hiding spot for me, i love it here"

He asked me "what do you do" and i gave him my background, and my relation to the celtics. We spent most of the rest of our brief conversation talking about murray, and how foolish so many NBA teams were for overlooking him. He thinks "murray is really going surprise a lot of people some day"

I did not ask him for a selfie, because i hate that BS, but I did sneak snap this pic as I approached him.

Were you in Bath Maine? I've been there. And is he talking about Dejounte Murray?

No, this isnt Bath. And yeah Dejounte Murray.

[lon3lytoaster]

Well, I met Greg Popovich today. ( I respectfully did not ask him about Kahwi. And he seemed to appreciate it)

One town to the north, the streets are filled with families and vacationers. One town to the south, the streets are filled with families and vacationers.

The town in the middle is ghost town. A quaint Maine shipping/boating town, but not really a vacation destination. Who is literally the only person sitting on the bench on main street? Greg Popovich. (He lives in the area)

I approached him, and told him I appreciated all he has given to the game, and to the world with his wisdom and timely/insightful views on social issues. I also mentioned how beautiful his system is to watch, and that it has always been a pleasure to see his teams play. He said that it was "very flattering".

He made classic pop joke when i first approached and said "haha sorry to bother you". He laughed and responded with "usually maine is a pretty good hiding spot for me, i love it here"

He asked me "what do you do" and i gave him my background, and my relation to the celtics. We spent most of the rest of our brief conversation talking about murray, and how foolish so many NBA teams were for overlooking him. He thinks "murray is really going surprise a lot of people some day"

I did not ask him for a selfie, because i hate that BS, but I did sneak snap this pic as I approached him.

Didn’t see the picture. I’m gonna guess Yarmouth. Or Falmouth. I get the two confused

[Asian Celtic]

Well, I met Greg Popovich today. ( I respectfully did not ask him about Kahwi. And he seemed to appreciate it)

One town to the north, the streets are filled with families and vacationers. One town to the south, the streets are filled with families and vacationers.

The town in the middle is ghost town. A quaint Maine shipping/boating town, but not really a vacation destination. Who is literally the only person sitting on the bench on main street? Greg Popovich. (He lives in the area)

I approached him, and told him I appreciated all he has given to the game, and to the world with his wisdom and timely/insightful views on social issues. I also mentioned how beautiful his system is to watch, and that it has always been a pleasure to see his teams play. He said that it was "very flattering".

He made classic pop joke when i first approached and said "haha sorry to bother you". He laughed and responded with "usually maine is a pretty good hiding spot for me, i love it here"

He asked me "what do you do" and i gave him my background, and my relation to the celtics. We spent most of the rest of our brief conversation talking about murray, and how foolish so many NBA teams were for overlooking him. He thinks "murray is really going surprise a lot of people some day"

I did not ask him for a selfie, because i hate that BS, but I did sneak snap this pic as I approached him.

While I was reading this I went back up to double check if it was CHL who posted.

[The Corey's]

Well, I met Greg Popovich today. ( I respectfully did not ask him about Kahwi. And he seemed to appreciate it)

One town to the north, the streets are filled with families and vacationers. One town to the south, the streets are filled with families and vacationers.

The town in the middle is ghost town. A quaint Maine shipping/boating town, but not really a vacation destination. Who is literally the only person sitting on the bench on main street? Greg Popovich. (He lives in the area)

I approached him, and told him I appreciated all he has given to the game, and to the world with his wisdom and timely/insightful views on social issues. I also mentioned how beautiful his system is to watch, and that it has always been a pleasure to see his teams play. He said that it was "very flattering".

He made classic pop joke when i first approached and said "haha sorry to bother you". He laughed and responded with "usually maine is a pretty good hiding spot for me, i love it here"

He asked me "what do you do" and i gave him my background, and my relation to the celtics. We spent most of the rest of our brief conversation talking about murray, and how foolish so many NBA teams were for overlooking him. He thinks "murray is really going surprise a lot of people some day"

I did not ask him for a selfie, because i hate that BS, but I did sneak snap this pic as I approached him.

Were you in Bath Maine? I've been there. And is he talking about Dejounte Murray?

No, this isnt Bath. And yeah Dejounte Murray.

Pop is in maine? I bet hes looking at this heat wave like "you bunch of pussies"

[Captain_Caveman]

Well, I met Greg Popovich today. ( I respectfully did not ask him about Kahwi. And he seemed to appreciate it)

One town to the north, the streets are filled with families and vacationers. One town to the south, the streets are filled with families and vacationers.

The town in the middle is ghost town. A quaint Maine shipping/boating town, but not really a vacation destination. Who is literally the only person sitting on the bench on main street? Greg Popovich. (He lives in the area)

I approached him, and told him I appreciated all he has given to the game, and to the world with his wisdom and timely/insightful views on social issues. I also mentioned how beautiful his system is to watch, and that it has always been a pleasure to see his teams play. He said that it was "very flattering".

He made classic pop joke when i first approached and said "haha sorry to bother you". He laughed and responded with "usually maine is a pretty good hiding spot for me, i love it here"

He asked me "what do you do" and i gave him my background, and my relation to the celtics. We spent most of the rest of our brief conversation talking about murray, and how foolish so many NBA teams were for overlooking him. He thinks "murray is really going surprise a lot of people some day"

I did not ask him for a selfie, because i hate that BS, but I did sneak snap this pic as I approached him.

Shoot, I was just in Maine a couple of days ago before heading up to Quebec. In La Malbaie right now, what is this place?

[Captain_Caveman]

Were you in Bath Maine? I've been there. And is he talking about Dejounte Murray?

No, this isnt Bath. And yeah Dejounte Murray.

Pop is in maine? I bet hes looking at this heat wave like "you bunch of pussies"

I know I am lol.

[vwoodruff]

Well, I met Greg Popovich today. ( I respectfully did not ask him about Kahwi. And he seemed to appreciate it)

One town to the north, the streets are filled with families and vacationers. One town to the south, the streets are filled with families and vacationers.

The town in the middle is ghost town. A quaint Maine shipping/boating town, but not really a vacation destination. Who is literally the only person sitting on the bench on main street? Greg Popovich. (He lives in the area)

I approached him, and told him I appreciated all he has given to the game, and to the world with his wisdom and timely/insightful views on social issues. I also mentioned how beautiful his system is to watch, and that it has always been a pleasure to see his teams play. He said that it was "very flattering".

He made classic pop joke when i first approached and said "haha sorry to bother you". He laughed and responded with "usually maine is a pretty good hiding spot for me, i love it here"

He asked me "what do you do" and i gave him my background, and my relation to the celtics. We spent most of the rest of our brief conversation talking about murray, and how foolish so many NBA teams were for overlooking him. He thinks "murray is really going surprise a lot of people some day"

I did not ask him for a selfie, because i hate that BS, but I did sneak snap this pic as I approached him.

I didn't realize Pop had a place there. It's gotta be a tough first summer without his wife. We have a wedding shower in the next town over this weekend. You from that town, LBF, or just visiting?

[Fencer reregistered]

Well, I met Greg Popovich today. ( I respectfully did not ask him about Kahwi. And he seemed to appreciate it)

One town to the north, the streets are filled with families and vacationers. One town to the south, the streets are filled with families and vacationers.

The town in the middle is ghost town. A quaint Maine shipping/boating town, but not really a vacation destination. Who is literally the only person sitting on the bench on main street? Greg Popovich. (He lives in the area)

I approached him, and told him I appreciated all he has given to the game, and to the world with his wisdom and timely/insightful views on social issues. I also mentioned how beautiful his system is to watch, and that it has always been a pleasure to see his teams play. He said that it was "very flattering".

He made classic pop joke when i first approached and said "haha sorry to bother you". He laughed and responded with "usually maine is a pretty good hiding spot for me, i love it here"

He asked me "what do you do" and i gave him my background, and my relation to the celtics. We spent most of the rest of our brief conversation talking about murray, and how foolish so many NBA teams were for overlooking him. He thinks "murray is really going surprise a lot of people some day"

I did not ask him for a selfie, because i hate that BS, but I did sneak snap this pic as I approached him.

Well played! Bond with the interview target, prove you understand well enough to communicate with them, and get the best information you can from them, which rarely is exactly the secrets you would MOST want ...

[BigTrade92]

In before the news that Pop and Ainge met up in Maine!

[ConstableGeneva]

Awesome story, LBF! Thanks for sharing.

Kawhi to Red Claws confirmed! We'll just sign him to a two-way next year.

[K For Three]

Spoiler:

Well, I met Greg Popovich today. ( I respectfully did not ask him about Kahwi. And he seemed to appreciate it)

One town to the north, the streets are filled with families and vacationers. One town to the south, the streets are filled with families and vacationers.

The town in the middle is ghost town. A quaint Maine shipping/boating town, but not really a vacation destination. Who is literally the only person sitting on the bench on main street? Greg Popovich. (He lives in the area)

I approached him, and told him I appreciated all he has given to the game, and to the world with his wisdom and timely/insightful views on social issues. I also mentioned how beautiful his system is to watch, and that it has always been a pleasure to see his teams play. He said that it was "very flattering".

He made classic pop joke when i first approached and said "haha sorry to bother you". He laughed and responded with "usually maine is a pretty good hiding spot for me, i love it here"

He asked me "what do you do" and i gave him my background, and my relation to the celtics. We spent most of the rest of our brief conversation talking about murray, and how foolish so many NBA teams were for overlooking him. He thinks "murray is really going surprise a lot of people some day"

I did not ask him for a selfie, because i hate that BS, but I did sneak snap this pic as I approached him.

Fantastic!!!

If this isn't a sign for us I don't know what is!

Now that Pop knows we have such a classy poised fanbase I am expecting Kawhi to be delivered to the Celtics for a discount by next week.


On a side note, poor guy at times. Lost his wife, his franchise player is in limbo......

But, he's still one of the coolest men around.

Lucky you for having this experience and encounter!

[K For Three]

In before the news that Pop and Ainge met up in Maine!

Probably at a secret place.

[titlebound1]

Well, I met Greg Popovich today. ( I respectfully did not ask him about Kahwi. And he seemed to appreciate it)

One town to the north, the streets are filled with families and vacationers. One town to the south, the streets are filled with families and vacationers.

The town in the middle is ghost town. A quaint Maine shipping/boating town, but not really a vacation destination. Who is literally the only person sitting on the bench on main street? Greg Popovich. (He lives in the area)

I approached him, and told him I appreciated all he has given to the game, and to the world with his wisdom and timely/insightful views on social issues. I also mentioned how beautiful his system is to watch, and that it has always been a pleasure to see his teams play. He said that it was "very flattering".

He made classic pop joke when i first approached and said "haha sorry to bother you". He laughed and responded with "usually maine is a pretty good hiding spot for me, i love it here"

He asked me "what do you do" and i gave him my background, and my relation to the celtics. We spent most of the rest of our brief conversation talking about murray, and how foolish so many NBA teams were for overlooking him. He thinks "murray is really going surprise a lot of people some day"

I did not ask him for a selfie, because i hate that BS, but I did sneak snap this pic as I approached him.

That is so cool. I am incredibly jealous

[K For Three]

This is a real post from a Lakers fan on their forums, or a newly converted Lakers fan I got no idea.

I guess we shouldn't bother since it's all being directed behind the scenes by Lebron!!!!!

We should all relax.

No one in this world is going to tell me that Lebron and Kawhi aren't talking to each other over all this. In fact, I'm fairly certain Lebron has had numerous phone conversations with Kawhi, and are probably talking as we write our posts here.

Lebron knows what's up with Kawhi's health status and where his mindset is. This info is being given to Magic's team, and this is what is driving the negotiations.

This is why I keep saying that Lebron didn't want PG on this Lakers team. Lebron is influencing more that you think.

Lebron probably knows for certain that he and KL are on the same page, so KL is telling him to tell the Laker management to chill out and don't trade certain people just to get him; keep certain players there.

This is why I'm not worried about any of this. Lebron is here, and he's doing more our Lakers than most would know.

[K For Three]

Well to be honest, Kawhi/Kyrie/Hayward/Horford/Tatum >>>>> Embiid/Kawhi/Simmons.

Also, Kyrie/Hayward/Horford/Brown/Tatum/bench > Embiid/Kawhi/Simmons.

The Celtics are pretty much guaranteed to win a ring with Kawhi whereas the 76ers still probably don't even make it out of the East.

Oh, I agree fully with it, I just know it must annoy the **** outta Philly fans and I take joy from that

Ahh gotchya.

Yeah like I said the other day: as far as I'm concerned, Philly isn't even the second-best team in the East right now. That title belongs to Indiana.

I have to see more from Indiana next year for consistency for me to get super high on them. Good team, don't get me wrong. But it is tough for me to believe in Indiana teams until proven otherwise. They got the bad matchup in the first round with Lebron, but still.....that was a healthy team too in Indy. They probably should have won that series.

I like Tyreke Evans but don't love him. When the rumors of us trading for him were around I never got into it. I would rather have kept Smart.

I think second place in the east remains to be seen. The media will push Boston/Philly till pigs fly though and love the market matchup.

I sometimes wonder what the hell will happen with the Raptors too? They can often do well at least in regular seasons.

I think the Bucks will be an interesting team to watch if the new coaching works.

[ConstableGeneva]

This is a real post from a Lakers fan on their forums, or a newly converted Lakers fan I got no idea.

I guess we shouldn't bother since it's all being directed behind the scenes by Lebron!!!!!

We should all relax.

No one in this world is going to tell me that Lebron and Kawhi aren't talking to each other over all this. In fact, I'm fairly certain Lebron has had numerous phone conversations with Kawhi, and are probably talking as we write our posts here.

Lebron knows what's up with Kawhi's health status and where his mindset is. This info is being given to Magic's team, and this is what is driving the negotiations.

This is why I keep saying that Lebron didn't want PG on this Lakers team. Lebron is influencing more that you think.

Lebron probably knows for certain that he and KL are on the same page, so KL is telling him to tell the Laker management to chill out and don't trade certain people just to get him; keep certain players there.

This is why I'm not worried about any of this. Lebron is here, and he's doing more our Lakers than most would know.

Hey, can't blame the guy. I feel the exact same way, except replace Lakers with Celtics, Magic with Danny, and Lebron with Kyrie.

[K For Three]

This is a real post from a Lakers fan on their forums, or a newly converted Lakers fan I got no idea.

I guess we shouldn't bother since it's all being directed behind the scenes by Lebron!!!!!

We should all relax.

No one in this world is going to tell me that Lebron and Kawhi aren't talking to each other over all this. In fact, I'm fairly certain Lebron has had numerous phone conversations with Kawhi, and are probably talking as we write our posts here.

Lebron knows what's up with Kawhi's health status and where his mindset is. This info is being given to Magic's team, and this is what is driving the negotiations.

This is why I keep saying that Lebron didn't want PG on this Lakers team. Lebron is influencing more that you think.

Lebron probably knows for certain that he and KL are on the same page, so KL is telling him to tell the Laker management to chill out and don't trade certain people just to get him; keep certain players there.

This is why I'm not worried about any of this. Lebron is here, and he's doing more our Lakers than most would know.

Hey, can't blame the guy. I feel the exact same way, except replace Lakers with Celtics, Magic with Danny, and Lebron with Kyrie.

Reading the Lakers fan stuff lately is nauseating to me. I should stop and I will.

[Moobydoo]

I love read Lakers stuff ...the more they can pump there own tyres up the better.

They have done well, which is what I want - lift them up to the middle of the lottery rankings and let them just be perennial cannon fodder in the West.

No disrespect but LBJ is going to find himself a year older, in a conference where teams in the bottom half of the playoffs wont be Pacers, Heat, Bucks & Wizards it will be Jazz, Spurs, Thunder & TWolves. No giving yourself a bit of a rest, they'll be in a dog eat dog race just to make the finals rather than shape where you sit.

Entry into the top half of the West is a 2 All Star minimum .....and to get this they are going to have to trade out the couple of tradable pieces they currently have.

Rondo, McGee .....it is comical and as a C's fan bring me more of this every day.

[Asian Celtic]

Well, I met Greg Popovich today. ( I respectfully did not ask him about Kahwi. And he seemed to appreciate it)

One town to the north, the streets are filled with families and vacationers. One town to the south, the streets are filled with families and vacationers.

The town in the middle is ghost town. A quaint Maine shipping/boating town, but not really a vacation destination. Who is literally the only person sitting on the bench on main street? Greg Popovich. (He lives in the area)

I approached him, and told him I appreciated all he has given to the game, and to the world with his wisdom and timely/insightful views on social issues. I also mentioned how beautiful his system is to watch, and that it has always been a pleasure to see his teams play. He said that it was "very flattering".

He made classic pop joke when i first approached and said "haha sorry to bother you". He laughed and responded with "usually maine is a pretty good hiding spot for me, i love it here"

He asked me "what do you do" and i gave him my background, and my relation to the celtics. We spent most of the rest of our brief conversation talking about murray, and how foolish so many NBA teams were for overlooking him. He thinks "murray is really going surprise a lot of people some day"

I did not ask him for a selfie, because i hate that BS, but I did sneak snap this pic as I approached him.

Well played! Bond with the interview target, prove you understand well enough to communicate with them, and get the best information you can from them, which rarely is exactly the secrets you would MOST want ...

Danny Ainge read this and is now gonna trade for Dejounte Murray instead of Kawhi.

[K For Three]

I love read Lakers stuff ...the more they can pump there own tyres up the better.

They have done well, which is what I want - lift them up to the middle of the lottery rankings and let them just be perennial cannon fodder in the West.

No disrespect but LBJ is going to find himself a year older, in a conference where teams in the bottom half of the playoffs wont be Pacers, Heat, Bucks & Wizards it will be Jazz, Spurs, Thunder & TWolves. No giving yourself a bit of a rest, they'll be in a dog eat dog race just to make the finals rather than shape where you sit.

Entry into the top half of the West is a 2 All Star minimum .....and to get this they are going to have to trade out the couple of tradable pieces they currently have.

Rondo, McGee .....it is comical and as a C's fan bring me more of this every day.

It is kinda funny I admit. Not all Lakers fans are still down with all these moves though, a few of them wanted the quiet rebuild in the west and to wait out the Warriors run. And some always hated Lebron and prefer Kobe. I would say most are slowly getting on board with it though but they realize their team isn't close to beating Golden State right now.