Best Podcast Episodes About Kawhi Leonard
Everything podcasters are saying about Kawhi Leonard — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 33 episodes
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“… a skeptic is too strong of a word I had at various points of the season Anthony Edwards ahead of him Donovan Mitchell ahead of him you could make a Kawhi argument based on advanced stats I think I'd put Jalen Brown in the last all NBA spot at this point Anthony Edwards has missed some games Donovan Mitchell's just kind of been in a weird shooting slump for two three four weeks now and Kawhi just you know he hasn't played as many games as many minutes I'm looking at the minutes right now. Jalen Brown has played the most minutes of all of those four guys. He's played about 300 more than Kawhi and …”
“and although I was a skeptic is too strong of a word I had at various points of the season Anthony Edwards ahead of him Donovan Mitchell ahead of him you could make a Kawhi argument based on advanced stats I think I'd put Jalen Brown in the last all NBA spot at this point Anthony Edwards has missed some games Donovan Mitchell's just kind of been in a weird shooting slump for two three four weeks now and Kawhi just you know he hasn't played as many games as many minutes I'm looking at the minutes right now. Jalen Brown has played the most minutes of all of those four guys. He's played about 300 more than Kawhi and 250 more than Ant. And the advanced stats are, which always disadvantage Jalen Brown. There's just something about his game, whether it's assist to turnovers, the number of mid-range jumpers he makes, whatever, that the advanced stats don't love. They're actually kind of narrowing to the point where team record, individual performance minutes …”
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Jalen Brown has emerged as a top candidate for the last All-NBA spot, outperforming stars like Anthony Edwards and Kawhi Leonard in key metrics. Despite advanced stats often undervaluing his contributions, Brown's impressive scoring and durability this season make a strong case for his selection, especially after his explosive performance against the Heat. This analysis reveals how Brown's unique strengths could solidify his place among the league's elite.
“… Wycliffe is being causing man. Clippers need to be him. What's up, man? What's that, bro? Lose the damn that's horrible, man. I'm nothing, man. Kawhi go? Where you gonna go? Ain't nowhere for Kawhi to go. Going to the Lakers, bro. He's not playing with Bron, bro. Kawhi go to the Lakers. Oh, that shot scenario. I did put I did put Brown and Cleveland I right about that I forgot They making it right with Brown you think Yeah I don't think he leaving no more Okay so the first quarter minutes For Brownie is evidence I gonna play off run will kind of you know what I saying Figure it all out but I …”
“… up Get your Duffy He's so strong As long as fuck I know they gotta be fun as hell to play for Thiago though Yeah cause like bro Damn Your teammate like That's crazy He's probably like Drew what you think Man give me the ball That's tough Drew Hollerick Wycliffe is being causing man. Clippers need to be him. What's up, man? What's that, bro? Lose the damn that's horrible, man. I'm nothing, man. Kawhi go? Where you gonna go? Ain't nowhere for Kawhi to go. Going to the Lakers, bro. He's not playing with Bron, bro. Kawhi go to the Lakers. Oh, that shot scenario. I did put I did put Brown and Cleveland I right about that I forgot They making it right with Brown you think Yeah I don't think he leaving no more Okay so the first quarter minutes For Brownie is evidence I gonna play off run will kind of you know what I saying Figure it all out but I just like him with James and Donovan though Is it smart for the Lakers to do that Yeah The future Move on Move off of Brian. Immediately. You're going to have to do something. Brian, it's all good. That's a lot of money, bro. You got to pay off some Reeves. I'm cool with that. You can bring another star over there. Alright, we'll see, man. We will …”
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The Clippers suffered a disappointing 114-104 loss, raising questions about their roster and potential trades. Drew, who scored 30 points, is seen as a key player who could significantly impact teams like Detroit or Houston. The discussion highlights the urgency for the Clippers to make moves to stay competitive in the playoffs.
“… 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.
“… Yeah. Because we're really... specific on these measurables. He was drafted at number 20 overall, which by the way, Kevin, would you look up Kawhi Leonard's hands? Because I was watching, it was an exhibit with basketballs and they had all of these great players in the NBA now on their handprint on the ball. And they all had massive hands, but Kawhi's hands made even the LeBron's hands look small. Really? Yeah. We'll get to the Kawhi hands in a second, but Jared Goff in 2016, His was right at nine inches. The Browns coach, Hugh Jackson, questioned out loud if someone with small hands could …”
“… is the most notorious case of small hands. He measured in at 8.5 inches. The threshold for quarterback hands is, do you know it? Nine. Yeah. I thought you were going to nine. I was going to nine for sure, but I didn't know if it was nine and three-fourths. Yeah. Because we're really... specific on these measurables. He was drafted at number 20 overall, which by the way, Kevin, would you look up Kawhi Leonard's hands? Because I was watching, it was an exhibit with basketballs and they had all of these great players in the NBA now on their handprint on the ball. And they all had massive hands, but Kawhi's hands made even the LeBron's hands look small. Really? Yeah. We'll get to the Kawhi hands in a second, but Jared Goff in 2016, His was right at nine inches. The Browns coach, Hugh Jackson, questioned out loud if someone with small hands could succeed in cold, wet conditions in Cleveland. Goff then appeared to miraculously grow his hands by an eighth of an inch on pro day. You know what? There are these little things that can happen when your strength and conditioning coaches are kind of helping facilitate and they're taking these measurements of your hands and this and the other and spread it …”
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This segment dives into the hilarious obsession with quarterback hand sizes, with the standout moment being the absurdity of Jared Goff magically growing his hands by an eighth of an inch on pro day. The hosts poke fun at how a quarter inch can spark wild debates about a player's potential, making it a comedic take on sports analytics.
“… 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 …”
“… 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 blew it …”
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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?
“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.
“… more on the NBA cup throughout a lot of December. And so this is a chance to hit on three games that we picked out. And then also want to talk about Kawhi Leonard's 55 point performance. So let's begin there. Kawhi Leonard, career high, 55 points. Pretty rare, Danny, that you'll see a guy get 55 points and have it be his career. First 50 point game he's ever had at this point in his career. It's pretty, it's pretty stunning when you think about Kawhi Leonard's growth as an offensive player. And I think we saw a lot of that growth during this game. But to get a career high, your first 50 point game at age …”
“… a fun chance to know what had happened over the last week or so and pick out the most important games, maybe not the most important games, but the most interesting games for teams that we hadn't talked about that much lately because we were focused more on the NBA cup throughout a lot of December. And so this is a chance to hit on three games that we picked out. And then also want to talk about Kawhi Leonard's 55 point performance. So let's begin there. Kawhi Leonard, career high, 55 points. Pretty rare, Danny, that you'll see a guy get 55 points and have it be his career. First 50 point game he's ever had at this point in his career. It's pretty, it's pretty stunning when you think about Kawhi Leonard's growth as an offensive player. And I think we saw a lot of that growth during this game. But to get a career high, your first 50 point game at age 34 is an impressive accomplishment. And I knew that Kawhi Leonard scored 55. And I actually didn't really look through the stat line or anything like that before I watched his portion of the game. And I thought it was pretty fascinating. And so, yes, of course, the free throw line was an important part of the story. I thought it was going to be a …”
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Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points against the Detroit Pistons, marking his first 50-point game at age 34. His performance featured a mix of mid-range shots and three-pointers, showcasing his offensive growth and strength against various defenders.
“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.
“… 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 …”
“… 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 with all …”
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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?
“… just like clean, modern. Also 10 out of 10. I'm not saying one is better than the other, but it was an amazing experience to be there. And Kawhi Leonard scored 45. If you were to ask me on my way out how many Kawhi had, I'd be like 18, 20. You don't even notice. He just really against Jayden McDaniels, against Anthony Edwards, against anybody. He just gets to his spot, rises up, and hits a mid-range jumper. Think about that game. How many times did you see him drive to the basket? How many times did you see him go to the free throw line? How many times did you see him hit threes? They're just …”
“… a pre-war old house. You know what I mean? That's like lived in, seen generations, and you're like, this is historic and amazing, and I'll give it 10 out of 10. But there's also something amazing about a modern, brand-new apartment building where everything's just like clean, modern. Also 10 out of 10. I'm not saying one is better than the other, but it was an amazing experience to be there. And Kawhi Leonard scored 45. If you were to ask me on my way out how many Kawhi had, I'd be like 18, 20. You don't even notice. He just really against Jayden McDaniels, against Anthony Edwards, against anybody. He just gets to his spot, rises up, and hits a mid-range jumper. Think about that game. How many times did you see him drive to the basket? How many times did you see him go to the free throw line? How many times did you see him hit threes? They're just like boring ass mid range robotic. Mikael Bridges looking release. You know, he puts the, he puts the hand super high and the release is super high. So it's like unbothered. He's just like, he seems bored scoring on you. Like he's honestly, it seems like he feels disrespected that that is your best attempt at defending him. And it's so quiet and so …”
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Kawhi Leonard scored an astonishing 45 points in a game that left fans in awe, showcasing his effortless mid-range shooting. The experience at the brand-new Intuit Dome felt like stepping into a high-tech simulation, contrasting the historic charm of Madison Square Garden. This blend of a modern arena and Kawhi's robotic precision made for an unforgettable night of basketball.
“… it was dark Nah hell nah It wasn't sad though Nah they weren't sad but They were sad like Then Antonio got a crazy standard though bro Then you get Kawhi Leonard Yeah Kawhi was different though. They didn't know. Yeah, bro. They knew Dave Robinson too. Then they got Mono. Then Diego State. Tony Parker. Yeah, but they traded a favorite to get Kawhi Leonard. They knew. Yeah, they traded George Hill. George Hill was a San Antonio favorite. That nigga didn't live in San Antonio. Yeah. But they saying Kawhi, like, he could fit our team guard. They didn't know he was going to be. He was. That nigga started …”
“… sat down for a while, bro. Oh, to get David Robinson. That was in 90 Then they get Tim Duncan In 92 Then you sign Marcus Aldridge Yeah you sign him later on That little Marcus Aldridge That was a dark year for sure They weren't even dark though Oh it was dark Nah hell nah It wasn't sad though Nah they weren't sad but They were sad like Then Antonio got a crazy standard though bro Then you get Kawhi Leonard Yeah Kawhi was different though. They didn't know. Yeah, bro. They knew Dave Robinson too. Then they got Mono. Then Diego State. Tony Parker. Yeah, but they traded a favorite to get Kawhi Leonard. They knew. Yeah, they traded George Hill. George Hill was a San Antonio favorite. That nigga didn't live in San Antonio. Yeah. But they saying Kawhi, like, he could fit our team guard. They didn't know he was going to be. He was. That nigga started off the ripper, nigga. Niggas don't ever start in San Antonio. Because he locked niggas up. He was really locked up. I'm just saying, you don't never just start. Think about all the niggas that got drafted in San Antonio that just don't play. Like, Derrick White was in the G League. DeJounte Murray didn't play at all. Yeah, they had to move him. That …”
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Victor Wembanyama is making a compelling case for MVP after a stunning performance where he scored 26 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and recorded 5 blocks and 4 steals against the Miami Heat. His consistent dominance has sparked debates about whether he can outshine Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the award, showcasing the Spurs' resurgence as a formidable team in the league. With his unique skills and impact on the game, Wemby is proving to be a game-changer this season.
“… that one yeah I still don understand what they were doing there but they ain't seen it he wasn't doing all this Ocho it didn't matter if they saw it Kawhi said if you don't get me Paul George I'm going to sign with the Lakers could you imagine being in that building as a clipper you're already in the basement right you got LeBron you got AD and you got Kawhi you got the AccuS I don't know what all that the stuff that they signed and these other companies had and got him on the payroll and all these apartments and I don't know if any of that is true I don't care I just know the Clippers had to …”
“… get the player that you're giving up that you're going to get back in return now hold on hold on hold on every once in a while you'll get a Shea situation They got maximum value for Shea for what they gave up Paul George yeah yeah I think OKC won that one yeah I still don understand what they were doing there but they ain't seen it he wasn't doing all this Ocho it didn't matter if they saw it Kawhi said if you don't get me Paul George I'm going to sign with the Lakers could you imagine being in that building as a clipper you're already in the basement right you got LeBron you got AD and you got Kawhi you got the AccuS I don't know what all that the stuff that they signed and these other companies had and got him on the payroll and all these apartments and I don't know if any of that is true I don't care I just know the Clippers had to AccuS to everything Kawhi said or they weren't going to get him dang so Shea was phenomenal you can see but Shea wouldn't be Shea if he's with the Clippers because Kawhi is going to get the ball yeah that's why they got rid of Chris Paul he has to be the ball he needs the ball so you're like well I can't believe the Clippers you weren't going to be …”
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Giannis Antetokounmpo faces a crucial choice: sign a lucrative extension worth up to $350 million or risk being traded. The stakes are high, as superstar trades rarely yield equal value, and Kawhi Leonard's past demands illustrate the pressure players face in these situations. Understanding these dynamics could reshape the future of the NBA's elite talent.
“… And quite honestly, maybe even a little bit better. Yeah. He's been phenomenal. I'm just scrolling. Saquon Barkley was the number two pick in 2018. Leonard Fournette was the fourth, Fourth pick, Christian McCaffrey in 2017. It was the eighth pick to Carolina and went to San Francisco. Zeke Elliott, fourth pick in 2016. They didn't win a Super Bowl with him. Todd Gurley was the 10th pick with the Rams. Didn't win a Super Bowl with him. Yeah. I mean, you just... Go ahead. Historically, it's the wrong move. and we all fall in love with the player and I like he it's he's as good as it gets he is as …”
“… standpoint and that interesting and to further your point here I just pulling up like Jinty obviously I going back Bijan Robinson was the eighth pick to the Falcons Yep. No, he's awesome. He's, he's been every bit as good as, as they wanted him to. And quite honestly, maybe even a little bit better. Yeah. He's been phenomenal. I'm just scrolling. Saquon Barkley was the number two pick in 2018. Leonard Fournette was the fourth, Fourth pick, Christian McCaffrey in 2017. It was the eighth pick to Carolina and went to San Francisco. Zeke Elliott, fourth pick in 2016. They didn't win a Super Bowl with him. Todd Gurley was the 10th pick with the Rams. Didn't win a Super Bowl with him. Yeah. I mean, you just... Go ahead. Historically, it's the wrong move. and we all fall in love with the player and I like he it's he's as good as it gets he is as good as he get as it gets on tape but also I think the teams that have success when you look at this and I know that Kenneth Walker the second really carried Seattle to the Super Bowl but they had Zach Charbonnet for a lot of that run and have like I think you really need two backs I mean even the the Patriots with Ramondi Stevenson and Travion …”
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Historically, teams that draft running backs high rarely win Super Bowls with them. Despite the talent of prospects like Jeremiyah Love, the financial implications and resource allocation make it a risky move for franchises. This has led to a shift in strategy, favoring a two-back system instead of investing heavily in a single running back.
“… 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.
“… best record in the league and are a potential first round matchup for those very Thunder or for the Spurs. Either way, what a storyline. You know, Kawhi versus the Spurs or Kawhi versus the potential OKC dynasty that his arrival in LA helped birth. I think if he's healthy, they're going to be the seventh seed, almost for sure. Because with all the injuries the Suns have, I mean, they could be healthy by then. But if I'm picking... They moved into eight last night. I don't know if it'll be that way. I don't know who's all playing tonight, but they moved into eighth, right? Well, the Warriors …”
“… he's been absolutely phenomenal. He playing as well as he has maybe in his career certainly in his Clippers tenure And the Clippers again after a horrendous start when everyone like oh my God are they gifting OKC a top five pick They've had the third best record in the league and are a potential first round matchup for those very Thunder or for the Spurs. Either way, what a storyline. You know, Kawhi versus the Spurs or Kawhi versus the potential OKC dynasty that his arrival in LA helped birth. I think if he's healthy, they're going to be the seventh seed, almost for sure. Because with all the injuries the Suns have, I mean, they could be healthy by then. But if I'm picking... They moved into eight last night. I don't know if it'll be that way. I don't know who's all playing tonight, but they moved into eighth, right? Well, the Warriors lost to the Jazz Monday night. The Warriors have all these injuries. Steph is out. I think the Clippers are going to be ahead of the Warriors. To me, it's a question of can they... The Jazz were 2-20 without Larry Markkinen. and they got to move and prove to three and 20. So now the question to me is, can the Clippers potentially catch the Suns who …”
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Kawhi Leonard's recent performance makes him a strong contender for First-Team All-NBA, but his team's earlier struggles and current standings prevent him from being a serious MVP candidate.
“… where they're like, yeah, we fixed it. He's now accurate. And it's a little like in the NBA with shooting where there were guys over the years like Kawhi Leonard was a good one. He fell out of the lottery because he couldn't shoot three-pointers. And then the Spurs were like, yeah, we fixed it. And then he was fine. so yeah that the to me the competitiveness um the efficiency toughness and then you know the obviously the johnny menzel types where it's like this guy might not be able to handle success yeah total this guy might not be able to handle being the focal point of a franchise and i wrote about …”
“… So I think that that's the most interesting thing. It's just like you cannot trust any statistic for a quarterback coming out of college. Yeah, you can't even – accuracy was always a good one. But then there's been some guys like the Josh Allen types where they're like, yeah, we fixed it. He's now accurate. And it's a little like in the NBA with shooting where there were guys over the years like Kawhi Leonard was a good one. He fell out of the lottery because he couldn't shoot three-pointers. And then the Spurs were like, yeah, we fixed it. And then he was fine. so yeah that the to me the competitiveness um the efficiency toughness and then you know the obviously the johnny menzel types where it's like this guy might not be able to handle success yeah total this guy might not be able to handle being the focal point of a franchise and i wrote about in the book but sean payton you know developed this kind of analytics formula that he did on his own, which was like a failure metrics where he looked at negative plays that college quarterbacks had and divided them by attempts and came up with a certain number to see how often they had negative plays. And so Sean looks at sacks as a quarterback …”
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Many believe college quarterback statistics predict NFL success, but that's a myth. In fact, Sean Payton developed an analytics formula that reveals how misleading these stats can be, focusing on negative plays instead. This approach highlights the complexities of evaluating quarterbacks, showing that traditional metrics often fail to capture true potential.
“They also have the thing you would look for in an upset situation is best guy on the floor, possibly, with Kawhi, right? Top 7-8 when he's healthy. House, have you talked yourself into the Clippers at all from an upset standpoint yet or no? Oh, absolutely, positively, yes. For sure, yes, definitely. Because they have, really since January, 24-10 over their last 34, it's the version of the team that we imagined when we sat down in October and it was like, Can this team win 50 games? I felt like, yeah, they can. Well, there's your proof. 24 and 10. That's a …”
“They also have the thing you would look for in an upset situation is best guy on the floor, possibly, with Kawhi, right? Top 7-8 when he's healthy. House, have you talked yourself into the Clippers at all from an upset standpoint yet or no? Oh, absolutely, positively, yes. For sure, yes, definitely. Because they have, really since January, 24-10 over their last 34, it's the version of the team that we imagined when we sat down in October and it was like, Can this team win 50 games? I felt like, yeah, they can. Well, there's your proof. 24 and 10. That's a pace to exceed 50 games. The thing that is the straw in the drink that I'm interested to see the stirring is Matherin. Because you just described the effort of Niederhauser and all that all over the place. This motivated Matherin is a thing. And that's an ingredient that I'm interested in seeing. And I still trust Ty Lue. I still trust this team …”
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The Los Angeles Clippers are making waves as potential upset contenders in the playoffs, boasting a 24-10 record since January. With key players like Kawhi Leonard and emerging talents such as Matherin, their chances of advancing to the Western Conference semifinals are looking promising, especially with the right strategies in place to handle opposing defenses.
“… everything I thought. Yeah, he definitely shot me down. For sure, for sure. He proved that he's the best two-way player in the league. I'm a Kawhi Leonard. I'm not mad at that. But I think right now with his setup, I'm not going to say he's better leading his team better than Kawhi. Obviously, the Clippers had up and down and trades and all that crazy stuff. But because we've seen Kawhi lead his team to a championship, that's the number one option. That's a fact. So I'm not going to say that. But right now, the best two-way players, I'm going with him and Kawhi. Hey, I'm not mad at that at all. …”
“… think J.B. Stanton will come in there trying to disrupt nothing. Yeah. I think they'll figure it out. But, yeah, we all said in offseason, what does number one option J.B. look like? And it surpassed everything we looked like. Oh, I saw. Yeah. He outlived everything I thought. Yeah, he definitely shot me down. For sure, for sure. He proved that he's the best two-way player in the league. I'm a Kawhi Leonard. I'm not mad at that. But I think right now with his setup, I'm not going to say he's better leading his team better than Kawhi. Obviously, the Clippers had up and down and trades and all that crazy stuff. But because we've seen Kawhi lead his team to a championship, that's the number one option. That's a fact. So I'm not going to say that. But right now, the best two-way players, I'm going with him and Kawhi. Hey, I'm not mad at that at all. And Wimby. Him, Kawhi, and Wimby is the best two-ways. Damn, Wimby. I mean, I get with me. I put I put a. I put in a shade above him as a two way player. Yeah, I don't know about the same the two way defense a little bit. I mean, play and I think Anthony Anthony Edwards plays too. But I'm taking out JB for that. I respect. I'm not mad at the ant …”
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Jalen Brown is quietly making a strong case for MVP, yet his contributions often go unnoticed compared to his teammate Jason Tatum. Despite leading the Boston Celtics to a six-game win streak, Brown's unique style and impact on the game disrupt the typical narrative around star players. It's time to recognize his value, as he could be the engine behind the Celtics' success this season.
“… so you know i mean they're they might doesn't mean they can't win a game or two in the plane and get in but but the way the Clippers have played if Kawhi Leonard is healthy I would say they're better even after the trades and uh and the Suns deserve to be ahead of it with the way they've played this year assuming Dylan Brooks is back by then yeah the Suns um are kind of you know with all their injuries they're kind of just trying to uh tread water um and I think it's good news for them that Steph is going to be out because I think uh again going into tonight I think the um The Warriors are eight and 13 …”
“… they not one of the eight best teams in the west not without jimmy butler now chris has for saying his health uncertain and not with steph curry's status uncertain because even if steph comes back it's unlikely this is just going to magically go away so you know i mean they're they might doesn't mean they can't win a game or two in the plane and get in but but the way the Clippers have played if Kawhi Leonard is healthy I would say they're better even after the trades and uh and the Suns deserve to be ahead of it with the way they've played this year assuming Dylan Brooks is back by then yeah the Suns um are kind of you know with all their injuries they're kind of just trying to uh tread water um and I think it's good news for them that Steph is going to be out because I think uh again going into tonight I think the um The Warriors are eight and 13 when Steph doesn't play this year. And that's a little deceiving because a lot of those eight were with Jimmy on the floor. True. That's true. So let's be honest. There are no Jimmy, no Steph. Like you take two max players away from most teams. It's going to be a struggle and it's a struggle. Well, and let's be honest. It's a bit of a break for the …”
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The Lakers are at risk of falling into the play-in tournament, facing tough competition from the Warriors and Suns, both missing key players. With Steph Curry's uncertain status and the Clippers' strong play, the Lakers need to capitalize on their recent wins to secure a playoff spot. As the Western Conference dynamics shift rapidly, every game counts for the Lakers.
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