Best Podcast Episodes About Kawhi
Everything podcasters are saying about Kawhi — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 13, 2026 – 24 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Kawhi
“… the Suns in that seven, eight play in game, assuming that's going to be the game. I think the Clippers will win two of those because the version of Kawhi Leonard that currently exists and has been playing this year, he'll get you one at least. Right. Like that. That is an all time great postseason performance. Right. Like he's not young anymore. I want to say this is his 15th year in the NBA. But I think they'll knock the Spurs around a little bit. Right. They'll give him – because, look, we just saw Victor catch a rib contusion. That felt like a very skinny man injury, right? We just saw that …”
“Well, this series that I think would be interesting for the Spurs to kind of chart the course of what happens is if the Clippers beat the Suns in that seven, eight play in game, assuming that's going to be the game. I think the Clippers will win two of those because the version of Kawhi Leonard that currently exists and has been playing this year, he'll get you one at least. Right. Like that. That is an all time great postseason performance. Right. Like he's not young anymore. I want to say this is his 15th year in the NBA. But I think they'll knock the Spurs around a little bit. Right. They'll give him – because, look, we just saw Victor catch a rib contusion. That felt like a very skinny man injury, right? We just saw that thing go down. The attrition for the Spurs, that one will be interesting for us to see how this ends up going. But also let us not forget, it's entirely possible that the legend killer, Anthony Edwards, could come out here and take Denver out in the first round himself. Yeah, the West is going to be a bloodbath. Uh, and Kawhi Leonard, by the way, …”
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If the Clippers manage to upset the Suns in the playoffs, it could shake up the entire NBA landscape. With Kawhi Leonard showcasing an all-time great postseason performance, the implications of this upset could resonate beyond the court, affecting team strategies and ownership dynamics. The league is witnessing a shift where teams may be strategically losing games, raising questions about the integrity of competition.
“Shea was you can see. But Shea wouldn't be Shea if he's with the Clippers because Kawhi is going to get the ball. That's why they got rid of Chris Paul. He has to be the he needs the ball. So you're like I can't believe the Clippers. You weren't going to be able to get this out of Shea because Kawhi is the headliner. It's like a comedian coming and he going after Chappelle. that ain't happening you going in front of Chappelle that's a good one I like that analogy yeah hey Kawhi Kawhi over there getting to it too You think he going …”
“Shea was you can see. But Shea wouldn't be Shea if he's with the Clippers because Kawhi is going to get the ball. That's why they got rid of Chris Paul. He has to be the he needs the ball. So you're like I can't believe the Clippers. You weren't going to be able to get this out of Shea because Kawhi is the headliner. It's like a comedian coming and he going after Chappelle. that ain't happening you going in front of Chappelle that's a good one I like that analogy yeah hey Kawhi Kawhi over there getting to it too You think he going to make an all team It's going to be close. How many games has he missed? Is he eligible? I don't know. I don't know. See, I know he averaging about 27, 28 a game. Yeah, he having a career high as far as points. and they came back in overtime and beat the Maverick. I'm talking about they ain't playing no defense. Yeah, no. Darius Garland got out. …”
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Kawhi Leonard's performance is crucial as he aims for an All-NBA selection, but he can only afford to miss one more game. Currently averaging a career-high 27 points per game, he recently showcased his skills with a 34-point game against the Mavericks. With injuries sidelining other stars, Kawhi's return could secure him a coveted spot on the second team All-NBA if he stays healthy.
“… He's 33 years old, and the only point of comparison that he has is Wilt Chamberlain. Oh, man. We got a lot of fun. And by the way, we also might get Kawhi Leonard who's been balling his ass off. Balling. Can't be a bummer. I'll believe it when I see it. I don't blame you. I don't blame you. I want to – like game three reports that Kawhi Leonard – this is fake me reading Shams' fake tweet from a month from now. Reports are Kawhi Leonard will miss this game with a mysterious lower leg injury. You know, like – That's fair, but what if I... It would be fun, but he's playing out of his mind. Allow me …”
“… Like, oh, that's what the future is going to be like, except the future has population one. Yes. It has just one. There's no one like him. Just one dude. I told you, in fact, Harrison Barnes is like, how do you look at pickup games like Wilt? He's 33 years old, and the only point of comparison that he has is Wilt Chamberlain. Oh, man. We got a lot of fun. And by the way, we also might get Kawhi Leonard who's been balling his ass off. Balling. Can't be a bummer. I'll believe it when I see it. I don't blame you. I don't blame you. I want to – like game three reports that Kawhi Leonard – this is fake me reading Shams' fake tweet from a month from now. Reports are Kawhi Leonard will miss this game with a mysterious lower leg injury. You know, like – That's fair, but what if I... It would be fun, but he's playing out of his mind. Allow me to tell you what's on the board. Best of seven series Kawhi Leonard returns to San Antonio I don think about that And they lose this I don't think they can beat the Spurs, but he will go for 35 a night. Yes. And that's, I can't believe how good he's been. I, at his age. Yes. Seeky. What is he? 34. This is year 15. I think he's 35. This is year 15 …”
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Kawhi Leonard is dominating the court at 35, but his history of injuries raises questions about his future. Despite concerns over a potential lower leg injury, his performance in the playoffs could redefine his legacy. Can he lead his team against the Spurs, or will injuries hold him back once again?
“… or something like that They all led the buckets. They're playing really well. They're a good team right now. They are a complete team, but Kawhi is playing at a super high level. And while we were able to get back into the game, it felt like we were chasing the game uphill all the time. Then when we'd get within a couple buckets or within striking distance, we would turn it over again. We had 21 turnovers, so we're not really ever going to win when we turn it over at that level. So that was one. And then Kawhi was just otherworldly last night. It didn't matter what we did. He made …”
“… What happened? Do you think like last night off the Lakers loss and in the start of that first quarter Yeah I will First of all it turnovers You know I think uh the pressure they kind of swarmed us I think we had seven turnovers in the first 10 possessions or something like that They all led the buckets. They're playing really well. They're a good team right now. They are a complete team, but Kawhi is playing at a super high level. And while we were able to get back into the game, it felt like we were chasing the game uphill all the time. Then when we'd get within a couple buckets or within striking distance, we would turn it over again. We had 21 turnovers, so we're not really ever going to win when we turn it over at that level. So that was one. And then Kawhi was just otherworldly last night. It didn't matter what we did. He made shots. When we doubled them, he made the right play. He even made shots over doubles at times. So we kind of got smacked. It was the tale of two games, really. The Lakers game, it was our offense. It just broke down completely. And last night, it was our defense that broke down completely. He had a first quarter bucket against Rudy where Rudy's actually …”
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The Timberwolves suffered a crushing defeat against the Lakers, largely due to a staggering 21 turnovers that fueled their opponents. Head Coach Chris Finch highlighted Kawhi Leonard's exceptional performance, noting his ability to score even under pressure, which kept the Wolves chasing the game. This loss showcased both the offensive breakdown and defensive struggles of the Timberwolves, making it a tough road trip for the team.
“… guard you baby Rudy Rudy Get the switch He's getting bouncy last night Who the fuck is that That nigga dunked his shit out of that Travel No more Kawhi hate on here, bro. I fucking Kawhi, bro. Jordan Miller, bro. Where he played at? That nigga punching shit. Yeah, too quality, Doug. The Clippers got random people off the bench getting active. Go ahead to the first quarter, man. Kawhi had 28-8. He had 23 in the first half. They was going at it. Then he got wicked. Shout out to them because I have no clue who he is. Me either. He killed him. It wasn't A fault they lost last night. He did his …”
“different, bro. That wasn't horrible. That's how it's better off Is wicked You see the four stop on one foot To the touch floor Yeah DG Hey Disrespecting Having Goldberg guard you baby Rudy Rudy Get the switch He's getting bouncy last night Who the fuck is that That nigga dunked his shit out of that Travel No more Kawhi hate on here, bro. I fucking Kawhi, bro. Jordan Miller, bro. Where he played at? That nigga punching shit. Yeah, too quality, Doug. The Clippers got random people off the bench getting active. Go ahead to the first quarter, man. Kawhi had 28-8. He had 23 in the first half. They was going at it. Then he got wicked. Shout out to them because I have no clue who he is. Me either. He killed him. It wasn't A fault they lost last night. He did his job. A. A. Let me hold you Get that A You know what to do That Chris Dunn Benedict Madison Kawhi one through three playing defenses He went to Miami and George Mason He was the 48th pick in the 23 draft. That was a lot better than a lot of niggas, bro. I'm sorry. He adding that three points to his bag is just definitely better. Oh, good pass. Pass, …”
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Kawhi Leonard delivered an explosive performance with 45 points, showcasing why fans have been eagerly awaiting his return. Despite the Clippers' loss to the Timberwolves, Kawhi's offensive prowess and defensive skills shone through, leaving no room for doubt about his capabilities. This game marks a significant moment for Kawhi as he proves he's back and better than ever.
“… that's not that wasn't that's not the reason they felt They need to move on. They did the I mean we can go over the reasons the biggest reason is Kawhi Leonard has been playing at an MVP level. I mean during this stretch. He's averaging basically 32 points on 50-43 92 shooting and you know filling out the box score playing big-time defense making all kinds of plays Defat, you know 2.4 steals per guy. He we're watching a Two-time finals MVP playing at that level now. How long is it gonna last? Will he be available come playoffs? Might be the best season of his career regular season Yes, Kawhi …”
“… probably 16 and 3 That is the best record in the NBA During that span and look you can tie it to Chris Paul's departure the turnaround didn't start right after but whatever they felt like they Need to move on. I mean, that's I know I don't think that that's not that wasn't that's not the reason they felt They need to move on. They did the I mean we can go over the reasons the biggest reason is Kawhi Leonard has been playing at an MVP level. I mean during this stretch. He's averaging basically 32 points on 50-43 92 shooting and you know filling out the box score playing big-time defense making all kinds of plays Defat, you know 2.4 steals per guy. He we're watching a Two-time finals MVP playing at that level now. How long is it gonna last? Will he be available come playoffs? Might be the best season of his career regular season Yes, Kawhi is playing at Peak Kawhi levels. Okay. So as we do this, they have 24 losses, which ties that there's some teams that have quite a bit of different number of games played Partially is just variants partially because some teams had games canceled because of weather recently or other things But they are two games in the loss column for being an eighth …”
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The Clippers have gone from a dismal 6-21 start to an impressive 15-3 run, making them the best team in the NBA during that stretch. This turnaround was so unexpected that a fan vowed to eat his tweet if they achieved such success, and he followed through live on stream. With Kawhi Leonard playing at an MVP level, the Clippers are now eyeing a playoff spot, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the NBA.
“Take care of the Mavs yesterday. 116 to 103. Kawhi went crazy yesterday. 34 points. There's going to have 22. Cooper Flagg, 25 and 9. Marvin Bagley Jr. had 21 and 9. Go ahead, love the holly. Smiths. Cooper Flagg caught a body yesterday. Cooper Flagg be killing. On me. Out to Marvin Bagley. Hey, man, happy my boy still in the league, man. Everybody said I ain't got the eye. Dang. I said, damn, I don't got the eye. I remember Brooke. Ah! Who would be punching shit? Brooke Lopez, boy. This is …”
“Take care of the Mavs yesterday. 116 to 103. Kawhi went crazy yesterday. 34 points. There's going to have 22. Cooper Flagg, 25 and 9. Marvin Bagley Jr. had 21 and 9. Go ahead, love the holly. Smiths. Cooper Flagg caught a body yesterday. Cooper Flagg be killing. On me. Out to Marvin Bagley. Hey, man, happy my boy still in the league, man. Everybody said I ain't got the eye. Dang. I said, damn, I don't got the eye. I remember Brooke. Ah! Who would be punching shit? Brooke Lopez, boy. This is year 25? Man. Hell of a career, boy. He's been in the league about 18 years. Go ahead, load off Guado. You know what time it is. 34, we will acknowledge on this show. Real buckets. Mm-hmm. He's one of them for sure. Yeah. 30 points a gig over to a minute. Quints. it's not a foul how's that not a foul cause you're throwing your body into me don't give …”
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The Clippers are emerging as a dangerous team that could upset playoff predictions, highlighted by Kawhi Leonard's explosive performance with 34 points against the Mavericks. With key players like Marvin Bagley Jr. and Cooper Flagg stepping up, they pose a significant threat in the play-in tournament. This is a team to watch as the playoffs approach, and facing them could spell trouble for any contender.
“Super Chat, we're going on to Clippers Rappers. All right. Clippers beat the shit out of the Rappers yesterday with 119-94. Kawhi had 27.6 rebounds. DG had 24 points. Look, Stiney was in Detroit yesterday, right, obviously for the game. And I said something about Stiney. He was like, you remember that pizza box when you got left? Oh, he'll dig for that. Shout out to Stiney. Damn. Legendary team, man. What up for DG, man? This is a good shot, Boop. in the third. One thing for three. Great shot. Great shot. Way to know the clock, bro. How many points are my boy back happy? …”
“Super Chat, we're going on to Clippers Rappers. All right. Clippers beat the shit out of the Rappers yesterday with 119-94. Kawhi had 27.6 rebounds. DG had 24 points. Look, Stiney was in Detroit yesterday, right, obviously for the game. And I said something about Stiney. He was like, you remember that pizza box when you got left? Oh, he'll dig for that. Shout out to Stiney. Damn. Legendary team, man. What up for DG, man? This is a good shot, Boop. in the third. One thing for three. Great shot. Great shot. Way to know the clock, bro. How many points are my boy back happy? Yeah, man. The vibes is hot, man. DG back playing basketball. You know, he's capable of that's dope. That's what's up right there. Be him. How you feel about your Clippers? I know I ask you this every day, but they beat a decent team. You think they can make it in a play around? and make some noise so they can win it? Can we see where they at? They …”
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The Clippers crushed the Raptors 119-94, showcasing impressive performances from Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell. With Kawhi scoring 27 points and Powell contributing 24, the Clippers proved they can compete against decent teams. The discussion raises questions about their playoff potential and the future of star player Kawhi Leonard.
“… coming and like he going after Chappelle that ain't happening you going in front of Chappelle that's a good one I like that analogy yeah hey Kawhi over there getting to it too you think he gonna make an all NBA team it's gonna be close how many games has he missed is he eligible? I don't know. I don't know. See, I know he averaged about 27, 28 a game. Yeah, he having a career high as far as points. And they came back in overtime and beat the Mavericks. I'm talking about they ain't playing no defense. Yeah, no. Darius Garland got out. Hey, I see he finally came out 41 and 11. I think they …”
“it's like a comedian coming and like he going after Chappelle that ain't happening you going in front of Chappelle that's a good one I like that analogy yeah hey Kawhi over there getting to it too you think he gonna make an all NBA team it's gonna be close how many games has he missed is he eligible? I don't know. I don't know. See, I know he averaged about 27, 28 a game. Yeah, he having a career high as far as points. And they came back in overtime and beat the Mavericks. I'm talking about they ain't playing no defense. Yeah, no. Darius Garland got out. Hey, I see he finally came out 41 and 11. I think they going to make the play Kawhi had 34 He was 12 or 22 5 or 9 from the three line 5 or 5 from the free-throw line. Then you had Darius Garland. He had 41. He was 15 or 24. 8 of 12. 3 of 3. Kawhi got one game of wiggle room. If he missed one more game, right? It's a wrap, huh? He can't make it. Oh, he good. He probably got like 10, 11 games left. He …”
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Luka Doncic, currently leading the league in scoring, faces a potential setback in his MVP campaign due to injuries affecting his teammates. With Cade Cunningham out, the competition for the All-NBA team is heating up, but Luka's career-high average of 34 points per game puts him in a strong position—if he can stay healthy. The pressure is on as the playoffs approach, and every game counts for his MVP aspirations.
“… I think he is gritty and gutty. I agree with Paulie. Maybe Early Bulls, gritty, gutty. And all of a sudden, it's like, man, he's really good. Like Kawhi might have been gritty and gutty when he first got to San Antonio. Then he started showing talent. Yes, Marvin. Mark is smart. Mark is smart. I'm not sure if I can put him into gritty and gutty. What? I am. He was a lottery pick. I can't give you gritty and gutty and your pick seventh overall. You could be a lottery pick and be gritty and gutty? Well, I don't know. Maybe he regressed and kind of morphed into a gritty, gutty guy. Are we saying …”
“… I think doesn't get enough credit for being gritty and gutty, too? Aside from Marcus Mop? Jimmy Butler. Jimmy Butler is a gritty, gutty player. Might be too talented to be gritty, gutty. Early Bulls, gritty, gutty. He might want to be gritty, gutty. I think he is gritty and gutty. I agree with Paulie. Maybe Early Bulls, gritty, gutty. And all of a sudden, it's like, man, he's really good. Like Kawhi might have been gritty and gutty when he first got to San Antonio. Then he started showing talent. Yes, Marvin. Mark is smart. Mark is smart. I'm not sure if I can put him into gritty and gutty. What? I am. He was a lottery pick. I can't give you gritty and gutty and your pick seventh overall. You could be a lottery pick and be gritty and gutty? Well, I don't know. Maybe he regressed and kind of morphed into a gritty, gutty guy. Are we saying lottery picks don't do the dirty work? Generally. But I don't want you to be gritty and gutty as the seventh pick. Yeah, Paul. The actress's name from White Lotus, Amy Lou Wood. Yeah. And her teeth, yeah. They're like independent contractors, all her teeth. She was great in White Lotus. Yeah, smoking. Her teeth are independent contractors? Yeah, …”
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The conversation dives into whether the term 'gritty and gutty' is applied differently based on a player's race, especially among point guards. While discussing legendary players like John Stockton and Scott Skiles, the hosts question if black players are ever labeled as gritty or if it's solely reserved for white athletes. This leads to a broader discussion on player performance and cultural perceptions in the NBA.
“And then dude, it's Kawhi Harden or LeBron. And can I, can I give you another name? Yeah. Denny Abdi is out for you. He's out for me because I mean, look, you get to seven real fast here, dude. If Denny Abdi, what did you just say? You just said something about the Eastern, if the Cavs were in the West, you'd be a Cavs Con one or whatever. Yeah. If the Cavs were in the East, you'd be an all-star. I'm sorry. This is just the Western conference. Um, I'm not saying I took …”
“And then dude, it's Kawhi Harden or LeBron. And can I, can I give you another name? Yeah. Denny Abdi is out for you. He's out for me because I mean, look, you get to seven real fast here, dude. If Denny Abdi, what did you just say? You just said something about the Eastern, if the Cavs were in the West, you'd be a Cavs Con one or whatever. Yeah. If the Cavs were in the East, you'd be an all-star. I'm sorry. This is just the Western conference. Um, I'm not saying I took Kawhi Leonard because look, I have to do this analytically, culturally, there's going to be a play for LeBron James, but analytically the cases for Kawhi Leonard, he's simply been a better basketball player than LeBron James this year. That's a fact. Oh, that's not even like that's, there's no counter-argument to that. Isn't that what we're …”
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This season, LeBron James may not be one of the top 12 American players, raising questions about his All-Star selection. With younger talents like Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards outperforming him, the debate heats up over his legacy and current performance. Analysts argue that despite his past greatness, the stats show a decline that can't be ignored.
“I want to talk about Kawhi Leonard quick. I have a couple other things for you. Kawhi Leonard, they're 29 and 22 when he plays. He's averaging 31 a game in those wins. the Clippers are 27-11 in their last 38 during that stretch he's 30 a game basically and almost a 50-40-90 guy and he was so good last night against Minnesota you missed it because you were doing the other game he just like killed Minnesota like I actually think this is the best I've ever seen him play so …”
“I want to talk about Kawhi Leonard quick. I have a couple other things for you. Kawhi Leonard, they're 29 and 22 when he plays. He's averaging 31 a game in those wins. the Clippers are 27-11 in their last 38 during that stretch he's 30 a game basically and almost a 50-40-90 guy and he was so good last night against Minnesota you missed it because you were doing the other game he just like killed Minnesota like I actually think this is the best I've ever seen him play so I was like man this is a little unusual he's 34 he has all these knee injury stuff like I wonder how How many times somebody has averaged 28 a game who's been 34 years or older? How many guys do you think have done this? If you had to guess. 34 or older average 34 years old or older 28 a game Man Like you think there would be a few guys right I …”
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Kawhi Leonard is averaging 31 points in wins for the Clippers, showcasing a level of play that may be the best of his career at age 34. Despite past injuries, he's leading the team and challenging the narrative that older players can't dominate in the NBA. His performance has sparked respect from younger players and raised questions about how much greater his legacy could have been without those setbacks.
“… off the knee injury and we'll see how he looks whenever he does return. They don't have enough right now. So absolutely, I believe that Giannis Kawhi, somebody that we're not thinking of right now, somebody's going to appear here to, or at least they're going to try to make them appear where you look at next season and you go, all right, well, I don't think the Warriors are getting there, but they're going to be competitive as hell. And for the same reason, nobody wants to see him in a play. And now, if Steph gets back, all of a sudden, nobody is going to want to look at a motivated Warriors …”
“… can and seeing how far you can take it in this moment that's why again I don't think they're winning another title I do think they're going to try to make one more move though because they know that with the pieces they have and they're waiting for Jimmy off the knee injury and we'll see how he looks whenever he does return. They don't have enough right now. So absolutely, I believe that Giannis Kawhi, somebody that we're not thinking of right now, somebody's going to appear here to, or at least they're going to try to make them appear where you look at next season and you go, all right, well, I don't think the Warriors are getting there, but they're going to be competitive as hell. And for the same reason, nobody wants to see him in a play. And now, if Steph gets back, all of a sudden, nobody is going to want to look at a motivated Warriors team that already feels like the world has written them off and see them in any kind of games that matter. The question of course is one how are you going to get whomever that player is on the roster And two can they stay healthy And Zach the problem for the Warriors as we seen this year is the answer to that has been a large no Jimmy got hurt. …”
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The Golden State Warriors are strategizing to stay competitive rather than tanking, anticipating changes to the lottery rules by 2027 that could favor their situation. With key players like Steph Curry and Draymond Green still in the mix, they aim to make one final push for success, despite facing injuries and a lack of younger talent. If everything aligns, they could surprise everyone and remain a formidable force in the league.
“… Obviously He will be there only one who's gonna also I will be or James Harden, sorry James, oh, that's crazy It's been playing all year. And so has Kawhi. Kawhi start off slow. I appreciate it, James Harden. You know, that's our favorite player on this pot. But Kawhi do what he want, bro. He do. He do what he want. Look, can we pull up James Harden's stats, please? He playing great. James is always... If the stats is crazy, bro, I'm gonna fill the ways. Nah, bro, I got to be an all-star, bro. Stop playing, y'all. I got to be an all-star, boy. Looks like we getting two niggas in here. 25-5-8. …”
“… highlight Yeah, I score three bucks in Rome a child's play I don't care He like robot Hey You're my boy Jamal Scary garden this bro. Oh that is Scared he just rocked between his leg boy. They were died. She's just caught is there to be all-star. Yes Obviously He will be there only one who's gonna also I will be or James Harden, sorry James, oh, that's crazy It's been playing all year. And so has Kawhi. Kawhi start off slow. I appreciate it, James Harden. You know, that's our favorite player on this pot. But Kawhi do what he want, bro. He do. He do what he want. Look, can we pull up James Harden's stats, please? He playing great. James is always... If the stats is crazy, bro, I'm gonna fill the ways. Nah, bro, I got to be an all-star, bro. Stop playing, y'all. I got to be an all-star, boy. Looks like we getting two niggas in here. 25-5-8. It's Kawhi, man. Bullshit, bro. Look at Kawhi, though. I've been killing all year, bro. You was chilling, bro. Damn, when you was sitting down, bro, I still had to deal with these niggas, bro. Hold it down. I had to deal with this Chris Paul shit. Look, look, look. I'm still the number one player on this team. No, he's definitely... Every time he sits …”
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Kawhi Leonard and James Harden are both making strong cases for All-Star selections despite their varying seasons. The debate heats up as fans question if both can represent the Clippers, especially considering Kawhi's recent performance and Harden's consistent stats. This discussion showcases the competitive nature of the NBA and the complexities of player evaluations.
“… I think, is the biggest thing I've noticed that they have looks now. I don't think they knew what the hell they were those first four weeks. And Kawhi wasn't really back and fully Kawhi. And it was just kind of the James Harden shit was awful. Now they have different things they can do. They got some young guys off the bench now and they're just they have a little bit more of a defensive identity. They figured out to use Collins. I think they're good. I'm taking them seriously. I would have to. I'm taking them more seriously than the Lakers. What's crazy is what's crazy is like this is how …”
“… that OKC was going to go 75 and seven and that the Clippers were going to give them a top three pick. And now times have changed. So anyway, Zach did a good job of breaking them down with Mo and his podcast. But the five out thing that they can do now, I think, is the biggest thing I've noticed that they have looks now. I don't think they knew what the hell they were those first four weeks. And Kawhi wasn't really back and fully Kawhi. And it was just kind of the James Harden shit was awful. Now they have different things they can do. They got some young guys off the bench now and they're just they have a little bit more of a defensive identity. They figured out to use Collins. I think they're good. I'm taking them seriously. I would have to. I'm taking them more seriously than the Lakers. What's crazy is what's crazy is like this is how buried they were. They've won 15 out of 18 and they're still six games away from getting. I am like to catch the 60. So, you know, can you make up can they make up six additional games on a team like Minnesota or a team like the Lakers? I can you make up six, seven. games on those teams with 30 something to go, probably not. So you're talking about …”
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The Lakers are unlikely to escape the first round of the playoffs, despite having stars like LeBron and Luka. Their inconsistent defense and reliance on aging players raise serious doubts about their playoff potential. While they can dominate stretches of games, it's hard to see them overcoming top teams like Denver or Oklahoma City.
“… We have no idea if the Warriors will ever be good again. This is not a meaningful playoff moment. I'm sorry. I know it involves Steph Curry and Kawhi Leonard and Draymond Green and a bunch of big names. We could not call the 9-10 game a meaningful playoff moment. I'm banning you from doing that. counter no counter i don't accept your counter counter they win the 9-10 they win the 8-9 and now they're playing okc the team that gave us the first great steph curry arrival moment the double bang when it became clear that this was somebody who had a chance to be a generational guy and now we …”
“… and and i think i think everybody's excited to play the clippers right now like if i'm golden State, which is going to be Wednesday night. I'm so excited. Can't wait to go. Might be Steph Curry's last meaningful playoff moment for all we know. Who knows? We have no idea if the Warriors will ever be good again. This is not a meaningful playoff moment. I'm sorry. I know it involves Steph Curry and Kawhi Leonard and Draymond Green and a bunch of big names. We could not call the 9-10 game a meaningful playoff moment. I'm banning you from doing that. counter no counter i don't accept your counter counter they win the 9-10 they win the 8-9 and now they're playing okc the team that gave us the first great steph curry arrival moment the double bang when it became clear that this was somebody who had a chance to be a generational guy and now we circle all the way back they took kevin durant from them they're going to be you know prohibitive favorites they've probably no chance of beating okc but okc golden state i would watch every game every minute and really enjoy it and who knows with steph curry okay we talk ourselves into a who knows with steph curry by an hour before that series by the …”
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The Celtics' playoff chances hinge on a matchup that could define their season. With the Clippers lacking size, many believe the Celtics should have preferred them over the Thunder. As the playoffs approach, the stakes couldn't be higher for Boston, especially with their key players facing critical moments.
“… offense and sixth in defense. So, and the other honorable mention, just they're too far down the standings. Clippers new starting five of Garland, Kawhi, Derek Jones Jr., John Collins, Brooke Lopez, plus 26 already in 77 minutes. Garland, 21 and 7 on 50% shooting, 50% on threes for the Clippers. Just, you know, cats have to be looking over there like, oh, hey, we like that guy. We like that guy when he played. Yeah, that's the classic, you know, people break up and then one of the people in the relationship goes on a strict diet and starts posting stuff from the gym on Instagram. And that's …”
“It just feels like we can't go a week without some mini-Knicks existential crisis about the makeup of the team. But look, they're like third in offense and sixth in defense. So, and the other honorable mention, just they're too far down the standings. Clippers new starting five of Garland, Kawhi, Derek Jones Jr., John Collins, Brooke Lopez, plus 26 already in 77 minutes. Garland, 21 and 7 on 50% shooting, 50% on threes for the Clippers. Just, you know, cats have to be looking over there like, oh, hey, we like that guy. We like that guy when he played. Yeah, that's the classic, you know, people break up and then one of the people in the relationship goes on a strict diet and starts posting stuff from the gym on Instagram. And that's that classic right there for Garland. And I think that's the other part of the Harden deal, because let's be real, Garland did not show that form at all this season. No, not at any point of his season with the Cavs. Did he show some of the form that he's shown with the Clippers looking closer to the guy that could have challenged Jalen Brunson as all …”
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Kawhi Leonard has transformed into a fearless three-point shooter, showcasing a confidence that was absent earlier in his career. This evolution is pivotal as the Clippers' new lineup, featuring standout performances from players like Darius Garland, positions them as a playoff contender. The combination of Kawhi's new shooting approach and Garland's resurgence has made the Clippers must-watch basketball this season.
“… all that alright man one team that helped us out yesterday the Clippers took care of my patience 130 to 107 built an ad are y'all even trying no Kawhi had 29 and 8 I like that get your leg back shout out to Pascal he had 29 got a highlight from this oh yeah this is crazy Kawhi be doing some amazing shit Kawhi on the prowl oh my man ooh Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson on his team now but no I think that was Jairus Walker they got Jairus Walker Neesmith Kawhi on the prowls Neesmith oof I ain't never seen him do that one yeah oh yeah I got people playing again though I'll be back them jerseys so …”
“… it said that one nigga was better than cooper flag why are you looking at me look to the right we was just having a conversation it was kendall gill wasn't me i just i just second the motion he had to retweet he can't do karate so yeah respect fuck all that alright man one team that helped us out yesterday the Clippers took care of my patience 130 to 107 built an ad are y'all even trying no Kawhi had 29 and 8 I like that get your leg back shout out to Pascal he had 29 got a highlight from this oh yeah this is crazy Kawhi be doing some amazing shit Kawhi on the prowl oh my man ooh Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson on his team now but no I think that was Jairus Walker they got Jairus Walker Neesmith Kawhi on the prowls Neesmith oof I ain't never seen him do that one yeah oh yeah I got people playing again though I'll be back them jerseys so nasty I'll be back you focus the pace of jerseys hell yeah them hard I'm rolling too they yeah So, hey man, how's it going? Handle business. They got them in like Navy too? Nah, just that. The Jersey Knicks should be like that, but we'll see. But be here. We found out the route. Yes, bro. Why wouldn't be H-Tip, man? Why doesn't one be H-Tip? Man, …”
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The Clippers showcased their strength by defeating the Pacers 130-107, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 29 points and leading the charge. The discussion highlights the surprising performances of several NBA teams, particularly the disappointment surrounding the Bulls and Trailblazers. This analysis reveals the shifting dynamics in the league and the impact of player performances on team success.
“… my God how did that guy miss Or who would have thought that guy I mean the middle of the first round and you seeing a lot of these guys And you like Kawhi Leonard Nobody, you probably got up to get a beer when they were announcing Kawhi Leonard to the Spurs. You're like, oh, okay. Although it's the Spurs, and you say, what do they know that everybody else doesn't know? That's the way, there are certain teams in any sport where I go, what do they know? They know something. The Ravens always did that. But I go, oh, boy, that guy's going to be great. Then there are certain franchises where you go, …”
“… Peterson DeBanca, we of course had heard about him because of the amount of money and he was going to BYU But you look at that list and you say, how many are going to be all-stars? Two? Maybe three? Because you look at these drafts and you go oh my God how did that guy miss Or who would have thought that guy I mean the middle of the first round and you seeing a lot of these guys And you like Kawhi Leonard Nobody, you probably got up to get a beer when they were announcing Kawhi Leonard to the Spurs. You're like, oh, okay. Although it's the Spurs, and you say, what do they know that everybody else doesn't know? That's the way, there are certain teams in any sport where I go, what do they know? They know something. The Ravens always did that. But I go, oh, boy, that guy's going to be great. Then there are certain franchises where you go, that poor guy's cursed. All right, Seton, what's the poll question for the final hour of this program? Yeah, you do hate that when you see somebody get drafted or traded. You're like, oh, no, this poor kid. That's over now. Good luck, buddy. We got up there a couple of them right now. Duke-Yukon game right now, 81% of the audience said that Duke …”
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Duke's recent NCAA performance raises questions about their future NBA prospects, especially after blowing a significant lead in their last game. With top players like Cam Boozer and Darren Peterson leading the charge, the stakes are high for the upcoming draft. But will these highly touted names truly become NBA stars, or will they suffer the same fate as past draft disappointments?
“… it's tough there. You can look at it on two ways. one, they rested Joel Embiid and it didn't work out because he's missed so many playoff games or Kawhi Leonard. Or you can say, I don't know, Joel Embiid looks really great right now. And if they didn't load manage him, maybe he's out of the league and he's done and his career's over. And Kawhi Leonard, his progressive deteriorating knee issues, he's not playing right now at an all NBA level. So I'm torn on the evidence that says, hey, they've been load managing, and be more cautionary with these injuries. And yet Achilles tears are happening. …”
“… we probably just need to stick to here. Once you started prioritizing all this stuff, I don't know that we were rewarded with the health that we all thought we were going to get. And we didn't get it in the playoffs as well. Yeah, I think it's I think it's tough there. You can look at it on two ways. one, they rested Joel Embiid and it didn't work out because he's missed so many playoff games or Kawhi Leonard. Or you can say, I don't know, Joel Embiid looks really great right now. And if they didn't load manage him, maybe he's out of the league and he's done and his career's over. And Kawhi Leonard, his progressive deteriorating knee issues, he's not playing right now at an all NBA level. So I'm torn on the evidence that says, hey, they've been load managing, and be more cautionary with these injuries. And yet Achilles tears are happening. And I did hear back from the league office after that article last week. And their point was yep star players for sure Your math is your data and your research is accurate But what we seeing is these guys are missing more games because they're longer term injuries, that they're missing games with multi-game absences, stretches, longer stretches of …”
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Load management in the NBA hasn't led to healthier players, as injuries still result in long absences, complicating playoff dynamics.
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