ima just say what's on every1's mind: basketball would be better with a healthy Kawhi

[highwhey]

there, i said it. people act like he didn't stop the KD warriors, stuffed Gianna's shit inward, made Embitch cry, prolly would have sent Book and KD home early last season, could def beat the fat sack of sh1t Joke-itch. this dude can end empires.

[Wardell Curry]

1 - Nobody is thinking about Kawhi
2 - He didn't beat the KD Warriors. Injuries did.

[highwhey]

1 - Nobody is thinking about Kawhi
2 - He didn't beat the KD Warriors. Injuries did.

interesting. did curry not beat lebron then? injuries did?

[Kblaze8855]

In truth I often forget he even exists because I so rarely see him when his team plays.

And I’m not sure it’s accurate to say you beat “KDs warriors” when he played 11 minutes of the final 11 games of the playoffs.

You can say he “Stopped the warriors” if you wanna pretend KD and Klay didn’t both get hurt but stopped the KD warriors? Feels a stretch. KD played less than half the minutes Jones Jerebko did that series.

[WhiteKyrie]

When healthy still the best player in basketball. Because he can play both ends and takes over the game. Same can’t be said for his contemporaries at this position: Luka, KD, LeBron, PG13 (kinda) he’s like this weird poor man’s Jordan / rich man’s Pippen hybrid

[Norcaliblunt]

Wtf you talking about? Basketball would be better WITHOUT this guy.

[highwhey]

In truth I often forget he even exists because I so rarely see him when his team plays.

And I’m not sure it’s accurate to say you beat “KDs warriors” when he played 11 minutes of the final 11 games of the playoffs.

You can say he “Stopped the warriors” if you wanna pretend KD and Klay didn’t both get hurt but stopped the KD warriors? Feels a stretch. KD played less than half the minutes Jones Jerebko did that series.

well on earlier event, he was on track to stop them until zaza did him dirty

[FultzNationRISE]

When healthy still the best player in basketball. Because he can play both ends and takes over the game. Same can’t be said for his contemporaries at this position: Luka, KD, LeBron, PG13 (kinda) he’s like this weird poor man’s Jordan / rich man’s Pippen hybrid

He’s firmly behind LeBITW and Thiccola Jokic, but after that Kawhi does have a strong case for clear third “when healthy.”

Also… Im very confused by what OP thought the controversial part of his statement was.

[Akeem34TheDream]

It's a basketball tragedy that he can't stay healthy.

[ShawkFactory]

well on earlier event, he was on track to stop them until zaza did him dirty

Was he though? He played 24 minutes of game 1. Seems a little presumptuous.

[jlip]

Like Kblaze said, there are moments where I forget he's even still in the NBA. I doubt that there are very few people outside of Clippers' fans right now who are thinking anything remotely close to what the OP is saying.

[8Ball]

I haven't watched a Kawhi game in years.

He's done as a basketball player unfortunately. Healthy he is a top 5 talent.

[WhiteKyrie]

LeBron Fans order of hate:

1) MJ
2) Kobe
3) Kyrie
4) Steph
5) KD
6) Kawhi
7) AD
8) D-Wade

Probably Luka soon. Absolutely pathetic fan base.

[JohnMax]

He only does well on international teams like Raptors and Spurs. Clippers are too Americanized. He needs to join a team like Mavericks, Nuggets, Bucks, or 76ers.

[SouBeachTalents]

LeBron Fans order of hate:

1) MJ
2) Kobe
3) Kyrie
4) Steph
5) KD
6) Kawhi
7) AD
8) D-Wade

Probably Luka soon. Absolutely pathetic fan base.
Oh the ironing.

[PeroAntic]

Jimmy Buckets > Kawhi

[Axe]

Playing for his hometown team didn't do any wonders for him. Having that said, I will always cherish kawhi raptors.

[warriorfan]

this would have been a lukewarm take half a decade ago

thanks op

[Phoenix]

I can acknowledge the guy is a top 5 talent when healthy while also saying I don't give his lack of presence the last few years a single thought. I doubt many outside of LA and invested in the Clipprts do.

[Spurs m8]

Karma is a b1tch

[Real Men Wear Green]

When he was healthy he was elite but I don't think about him often.

[Full Court]

LeBron Fans order of hate:

1) MJ
2) Kobe
3) Kyrie
4) Steph
5) KD
6) Kawhi
7) AD
8) D-Wade

Probably Luka soon. Absolutely pathetic fan base.

You can add Ja Morant to that list too. It's very curious. :lol