Kawhi deserves to enter the MVP conversation

[basketballcat]

Jokic: 23W 11L, team without: 1W 0L. VORP 4.5. +/- 13.7
Embiid: 21W 5L, team without: 2W 5L. VORP 3.3. +/- 12.9
Giannis: 23W 10L, team without: 1W 0L. VORP 2.8. +/- 7.8
Shai: 23W 9L, team without: 0W 1L. VORP 2.8. +/- 10.3
Doncic: 20W 12L, team without: 0W 3L. VORP 3.4. +/- 9.4

Kawhi: 19W 10L, team without: 2W 2L. VORP 2.0. +/- 6.0

He's not one of the frontrunners as of yet, but he is in dark horse territory. If the Clippers take the top seed in the West, then he should be a serious contender.

[tontoz]

I doubt he plays the 65 game minimum.

[basketballcat]

I doubt he plays the 65 game minimum.

Kawhi is on pace to play 72 games.

It is Embiid who is in danger of missing out, as he is on pace to play just under 65 games (65 if you round it).

[tontoz]

Kawhi is on pace to play 72 games.

It is Embiid who is in danger of missing out, as he is on pace to play just under 65 games (65 if you round it).

Kawhi hasn't played 65 since 2017. At this point I think it is a safe assumption he won't play that many unless of course it is a contract year.

[Xiao Yao You]

Kawhi is on pace to play 72 games.

It is Embiid who is in danger of missing out, as he is on pace to play just under 65 games (65 if you round it).

played that many games twice 7 and 8 years ago. Highly unlikely. Hasn't played 60 in 5 years

[warriorfan]

played that many games twice 7 and 8 years ago. Highly unlikely. Hasn't played 60 in 5 years

Damn.

Kawhi’s injury issues have been terrible for the game.

What a shame.

[Jasper]

Jokic: 23W 11L, team without: 1W 0L. VORP 4.5. +/- 13.7
Embiid: 21W 5L, team without: 2W 5L. VORP 3.3. +/- 12.9
Giannis: 23W 10L, team without: 1W 0L. VORP 2.8. +/- 7.8
Shai: 23W 9L, team without: 0W 1L. VORP 2.8. +/- 10.3
Doncic: 20W 12L, team without: 0W 3L. VORP 3.4. +/- 9.4

Kawhi: 19W 10L, team without: 2W 2L. VORP 2.0. +/- 6.0

He's not one of the frontrunners as of yet, but he is in dark horse territory. If the Clippers take the top seed in the West, then he should be a serious contender.

huh

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: Kawhi Leonard has signed a contract extension with the Clippers, team says.

– via Twitter wojespn

have fun with that one Clipps

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard signed a new three-year, $152.4 million contract extension, keeping him under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Massive fully guaranteed, long-term commitment in LA.

– via Twitter ShamsCharania

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: Sources say there is no player option in Kawhi Leonard’s new deal, which is about $8.5 million under the maximum salary amount for his three years. Three years, $152.4M for the two-time NBA Finals MVP. 💰💰💰

– via Twitter ShamsCharania

got themselves a bargain

[basketballcat]

Clippers are within striking distance of Western Conf top seed.

Kawhi is shooting at an efficient 52.5 FG%, 44.8 3pt%, and 88.5 FT%. Elite defense as well: 3rd on spg.

[NBAGOAT]

the top 3 have been too good for him to be in the convo but he's a dark horse. Maybe shouldve been an all star starter

[Full Court]

Jokic: 23W 11L, team without: 1W 0L. VORP 4.5. +/- 13.7
Embiid: 21W 5L, team without: 2W 5L. VORP 3.3. +/- 12.9
Giannis: 23W 10L, team without: 1W 0L. VORP 2.8. +/- 7.8
Shai: 23W 9L, team without: 0W 1L. VORP 2.8. +/- 10.3
Doncic: 20W 12L, team without: 0W 3L. VORP 3.4. +/- 9.4

Kawhi: 19W 10L, team without: 2W 2L. VORP 2.0. +/- 6.0

He's not one of the frontrunners as of yet, but he is in dark horse territory. If the Clippers take the top seed in the West, then he should be a serious contender.

All of the ones you mentioned are certainly in contention for MVP, but Anthony Edwards has to be in the conversation as well.

[ImKobe]

Issue is that his scoring volume is far too low. Insanely efficient and the on/off numbers show his impact as well, but Harden has played just as significant of a role for them IMO. Last year they had a mediocre offense and now they're top 5 in the league, and it's in large part thanks to Harden's playmaking and his own efficiency as a scorer.

No chance at winning the MVP unless he ups his scoring average, but I doubt that'll happen unless he needs to (injuries). Still it's been a heck of a comeback season for him thus far.

Kawhi's impact on D goes without saying though. If he makes it to 65 games he's probably my pick for both 1st team All-NBA and Defense.

[Full Court]

Issue is that his scoring volume is far too low. Insanely efficient and the on/off numbers show his impact as well, but Harden has played just as significant of a role for them IMO. Last year they had a mediocre offense and now they're top 5 in the league, and it's in large part thanks to Harden's playmaking and his own efficiency as a scorer.

No chance at winning the MVP unless he ups his scoring average, but I doubt that'll happen unless he needs to (injuries). Still it's been a heck of a comeback season for him thus far.

Kawhi's impact on D goes without saying though. If he makes it to 65 games he's probably my pick for both 1st team All-NBA and Defense.

MVP and scoring title are two different awards. I disagree that he should have to up his PPG to be considered.