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And1Skip wrote:

dontsettle4less wrote:

WuTang_OG wrote:
Mark Zeigler spoke to someone who is close to Kawhi. Mark has been following Kawhi since his days in college.

http://amicohoops.net/source-predicts-leonard-will-fall-in-love-with-toronto/

They had Mark Zeigler on sportsnet as well. Here's the link https://www.sportsnet.ca/590/jeff-blair-show/maybe-kawhi-leonard-wont-just-one-season-rental/

Was hesitant to listen to this because its the Jeff Blair show but then I see Jeff Blair's on vacation thank god he's not here.

Edit: Just finished listening, nice interview. He seems to know Kawhi more personally and that he's a lot different than what his uncle/agent tell everyone. His currency that he deals with is championships and if he thinks he has the best chance for championships going forward with Toronto, he'll choose Toronto. He predicts there is a greater than 50% chance that he eventually re-ups with Toronto.

Thank you for summing it up for everyone. Didn't have the time when I added it.

BallnIngram wrote:

tdotrep2 wrote:

Raps in 4 wrote:I'm getting banned from Lakers board if Kawhi re-signs.

I'll join you

why dont you guys go troll those media pundits in regards to leonard/lakers stuff....you guys make it seem like LA is the one doing all these commentaries bout Leonard status as FA

media wants clicks for money, laker fans inner greed and rat comes up when they talk about toronto

tdotrep2 wrote:

BallnIngram wrote:

tdotrep2 wrote:
I'll join you

why dont you guys go troll those media pundits in regards to leonard/lakers stuff....you guys make it seem like LA is the one doing all these commentaries bout Leonard status as FA

media wants clicks for money, laker fans inner greed and rat comes up when they talk about toronto

greed in regards to what? you wanted leonard so keep him for the yr and take your chances...la isnt going to come save you and give you any of the youth just like they wouldn't with the spurs

BallnIngram wrote:

tdotrep2 wrote:

BallnIngram wrote:why dont you guys go troll those media pundits in regards to leonard/lakers stuff....you guys make it seem like LA is the one doing all these commentaries bout Leonard status as FA

media wants clicks for money, laker fans inner greed and rat comes up when they talk about toronto

greed in regards to what? you wanted leonard so keep him for the yr and take your chances...la isnt going to come save you and give you any of the youth just like they wouldn't with the spurs

So we work with the clippers then?

BallnIngram wrote:

tdotrep2 wrote:

BallnIngram wrote:why dont you guys go troll those media pundits in regards to leonard/lakers stuff....you guys make it seem like LA is the one doing all these commentaries bout Leonard status as FA

media wants clicks for money, laker fans inner greed and rat comes up when they talk about toronto

greed in regards to what? you wanted leonard so keep him for the yr and take your chances...la isnt going to come save you and give you any of the youth just like they wouldn't with the spurs

the fact that your here means theres some level of thirst for Kawhi no? the thirst manifests itself in way that are sometimes negative to toronto its human nature. so if kawhi commits to toronto to us its a big **** you to everyone else. begone.

Joker wrote:

BallnIngram wrote:

tdotrep2 wrote:
media wants clicks for money, laker fans inner greed and rat comes up when they talk about toronto

greed in regards to what? you wanted leonard so keep him for the yr and take your chances...la isnt going to come save you and give you any of the youth just like they wouldn't with the spurs

So we work with the clippers then?

thats fine...i cant speak for the clipps but they were willing to offer both 12/13th for leonard....i dont think they'll offer up sga now and will probably try to unload gallo deal on tor.

I just have a feeling that Kawhi won’t want to deal with all the drama that comes with Lebron and LA in general .. if he’s a low key guy, the Canadian market might be ideal for him.

BallnIngram wrote:

Joker wrote:

BallnIngram wrote:greed in regards to what? you wanted leonard so keep him for the yr and take your chances...la isnt going to come save you and give you any of the youth just like they wouldn't with the spurs

So we work with the clippers then?

thats fine...i cant speak for the clipps but they were willing to offer both 12/13th for leonard....i dont think they'll offer up sga now and will probably try to unload gallo deal on tor.

How about the report that the Spurs had little interest in offers that included youth/picks and wanted an established star player back for Kawhi?(makes sense since Pop will likely be retiring soon)

If that's true, then maybe the reason why Kawhi ended up in TO is because the Raps were the only ones willing to give up an established "star". And it's possible that both LA teams and the Sixers were all offering up valuable packages with youth/picks.

If his main priority is championships, how does trading Norm help sell that? Dumping salary to avoid the tax is a terrible first move after acquiring Kawhi and sends all the wrong messages.

duppyy wrote:Basically, this guy thinks if we build a winner here he will stay but with all the reports about MLSE wanting to shed salary, that doesn't leave me with any hope that's what we will do.

I think this approach was before we got Kawhi. I fully believe, and I think it was reported in the past, that MLSE is willing to spend money if there is real chance to be a contender. And with Kawhi, there is no doubt we are contenders.

Is it just me, or does Jeff Blair look like Tim Lieweke?!

NUCKER101 wrote:

BallnIngram wrote:

Joker wrote:So we work with the clippers then?

thats fine...i cant speak for the clipps but they were willing to offer both 12/13th for leonard....i dont think they'll offer up sga now and will probably try to unload gallo deal on tor.

How about the report that the Spurs had little interest in offers that included youth/picks and wanted an established star player back for Kawhi?(makes sense since Pop will likely be retiring soon)

If that's true, then maybe the reason why Kawhi ended up in TO is because the Raps were the only ones willing to give up an established "star". And it's possible that both LA teams and the Sixers were all offering up valuable packages with youth/picks.

thats not what we're talking bout here, joker is referring to IF tor had to trade Leonard again. and no phi/lal weren't putting up any of their note worthy youth on the table, Phi didn't even want to include fultz and I highly doubt they will either if Tor ends up trying to trade leonard if it seems like its not going to work out. I have posted here and have been a proponent of Tor trading for Leonard, whether he stays or not isn't something I would come back and troll Tor board like those 2 posters plan on doing to laker forums, as if Lakers have any control over the media bias.

Northface82 wrote:Is it just me, or does Jeff Blair look like Tim Lieweke?!

I thought it was Tim Leiweke before reading your comment lol.

Northface82 wrote:Is it just me, or does Jeff Blair look like Tim Lieweke?!

Maybe if Tim Lieweke really let himself go and stopped taking vitamins.

Another radio interview with Zeigler from the other station (same stuff as the Fan 590 interview)

And1Skip wrote:Another radio interview with Zeigler from the other station (same stuff as the Fan 590 interview)

Read on Twitter

Turning down the supermax is proof he doesnt care about money, of course the Spurs were a perennial 60+win team since he entered his prime so im not sure its just winning he values over money

That we are only his second team ever and that his run with the Spurs ended badly I think helps us. There can be almost a 7 year itch aspect to these rookie deals that are extended where players are curious what life is like beyond what they’ve known so long. We have the chance to turn the entire year into a recruitment pitch where we can pitch winning, culture, fit, while letting him get comfortable and adjusted and used to the idea of possibly living here. Ideally comig fresh off the high of a Finals run that he is widely seen as responsible for. Ideally, our Canadian advertisers and their ties with the Raptors, really make clear just how much opportunity there is there for him as well.

Assuming all of our stuff goes well it’s basically going to be all of that versus the weather and the Canada vs US image impressions we always have faced.

I feel like some dissatisfaction with the Spurs direction in terms of being a true contender could have played a large role in what ultimately ended up happening. The Spurs have had an awesome run, but since their battles with the Heat and the championship there have been a bunch of missteps and you could easily argue they have gotten further away from contender status rather than closer. Considering there is a lot of noise about Kawhi contacting other star players in order to team up it lends more credence to that scenario.

Just build a statue for Masai right now

Best GM in the league

dukes_wild wrote:Again this just seems like the perfect fit for a guy like Kawhi. Toronto is a world class city much like LA, New York, etc, but less scrutiny and more ability to live a low-key lifestyle. The only downside is weather, but for guys like him with access to personal drivers, and whatever else you can name, the he doesn't have to worry about it that much. In the off-season he can live in LA if he wants.

He chooses to live in San Diego during the offseason.