That scenario might have been believable up to the point he made the "trade me to the Lakers or I will sit out another season!" threat. If he is healthy enough to play in LA, he is healthy enough to play in SA.
I saw that as well, will try to look later for the correct language on it. But basically, he didnt fulfill his contract, so hes not free to leave. Likely to prevent this very situation.
It seems like Pops has earned his credibility. Certainly there are coaches who throw their players under the bus - he has never been one of them.
I don’t know....these guys all make millions of dollars to play a sport. AND KLeonard signed his name to a contract and willingly accepts weekly payments well in excess of a quarter of a million dollars! He needs to get off his ass and play - spoiled brat. I would NEVER want KLeonard as a Blazer. Send him to the Lakers or Philly for all I care. I want Bill Walton, Maurice Lucas, Lionel Hollins, Dave Twardzik, Bobby Gross et al - that gritty group that proved teamwork can win a championship. They proved David could slay Goliath. Put a team together of great locker room guys, men of high character, high basketball IQ and give me an enthusiastic coach that believes in his team - and I’ll cheer my heart out for them until that day of the great parade! Dame CJ The Chief Turner Collins these guys, despite their God-given abilities, bad contracts, etc. come to play every time they step onto the hardwood - The rest don’t show me this. Trade or cut those that don’t wanna bring it and bring me samurai. Fuck KLeonard, LeBron, Anthony, George, Whiteside, etc. Go BLAZERS!
I think he will end up staying in Toronto and signing a 3 year extension. I'm sure Drake will welcome him in and make him feel like home.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/syndic...a-of-playing-for-raptors-after-trade.amp.html Eric Gay/Associated Press Kawhi Leonard Reportedly Warming to Idea of Playing for Raptors After Trade
