"Raptors still have work to do." LOL What more can they do? Woj: Does winning a championship, becoming a national hero in Canada soften Kawhi's stance on staying in Toronto? If it does, I'm not sure he's shared that with anyone beyond maybe those closest to him. I don't know how much emotion sentiment goes into a decision for Kawhi. He came to Toronto with the idea this was a one-year deal. I'm sure it exceeded his expectations, how they managed him, to be a Finals MVP again, to win a championship but there was always a risk of him going back West. The Clippers are at the top of that list. The Raptors still have work to do between now & June 30th to keep Kawhi in Toronto.
I like it if he goes to the Clips. Essentially next season there would be no real team to fear if he goes there... Because he would have to start over again with team chemistry. Who would join him on the Clips anyway? Raptors wouldnt be a contender anymore next season if he goes. There would be no real championship contender except maybe the Bucks and the Lakers (if they get Davis)
He’s going to the Clippers. The West is going to be even stronger and the East will be even more of a joke and it’ll be that way forever. What a joke
Kawhi with the Clips doesnt scare me. The Raps with him succeeded because they had multiple lengthy wing defenders in Green and Pascal. If he leaves to the Clips, he doesnt have that. He will struggle unless a marquee star goes there as well.
Everybody does, but the East owners will never vote for it because they know it’d make it even less likely they make the playoffs. League is just becoming more and more of a side show to see which big market free agents flock to next
The fact that he won with the Raptors makes it even more possible that he leaves if he really wanted to be in L.A imo, there's nothing more he can do in Toronto.
I wonder if playing in front of a loud enthusiastic crowd would sway him -- playoffs especially a finals are going to be rocking anywhere. If I recall correctly the fans are energetic during the regular season as well something that he won't see in LA. It seems like it would be a lot more fun playing in front of a hyped crowd, but living in LA and avoiding winter in Canada is big too.
Kwahi is not coming back to the Raptors, you really have your head in the sand if you believe he is staying. As a Raptors fan I've always known this was a one year deal. Was it worth it? Yes, yes it was!!!!!!!!
If Kawhi leaves for LA to be close to home, that would be cool, but I really, really, really hopes he stays. Come on man, after winning a title you leave? After all that the Raptors did? Toronto is not a great city, it's alright, but it has some nice surroundings.
Nope. Almost all raptors fans will okay with a one year rental that ends with a title. That trade is now officially lopsided in favor of Toronto no matter where he goes.
Kawhi doesn't seem to have the persona to chase rings. I think he has a little mamba in him in that he wants to study the game meticulously and win with whatever he's given. He wants to solve the game on his own imo.
