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He would have to make up 90MM in endorsements though, not "just" 70. He's already walked away from the 20 MM shoe extension. Add that to potentially walking away from another 70 on the supermax. So over 5 years, he'd have to get an additional 18 MM a year off the court. For context, Blake Griffin was pulling in 8MM in endorsements as a Clipper. And he has a legit celeb personality. Here's the list of top off court earners annually according to Forbes: LeBron 52 Steph 42 KD 33 Harden 20 Russ 19 Kyrie, Lillard, Wade, 14 Giannis, Klay 13 Cleveland, Portland, Milwaukee, OKC on that list, proving market is not really even relevant. So KL's team is wagering that LA is worth 18+ a year off the court? More than twice what Blake was making. Even if he manages to match what Blake was getting, he's still giving up 50 MM over 5 years! Idiotic. Maybe they're the smartest guys in the room, because I don't see it. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2018/02/17/the-2018-nba-all-stars-players-who-earn-the-most-from-endorsements/amp/

one theory I used to buy was that PATFO approached Kawhi and his team (last summer? last season? who knows) about the potential of not extending the Supermax contract. Spurs way, loyalty, we'll take care of you down the road, etc etc. and Uncle Dennis got butthurt. I'm starting to doubt this theory more and more though. if that were true, it seems like it would've leaked by now.

it does... but then why does the uncle seem to be angling for a move that costs his client $70 million over the course of his next contract? this after already turning down a $20 million shoe contract extension. if it's purely financial, then it really makes no sense!

Kawhi + Pau for Fultz, Saric, Covington + 2018 first Where do we sign????? https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/amp/For-Kawhi-Leonard-s-camp-trade-discussions-12878269.php Over the last few weeks, league sources told the Express-News the Sixers could make a push for Leonard this offseason and include their highly-coveted 2018 first-round pick. Add forward Dario Saric, forward Robert Covington, and last year's top overall pick Markelle Fultz, who is close with Dejounte Murray, to the mix, and the Sixers have an attractive package to offer the Spurs that also removes Leonard from the Western Conference. Sixers coach Brett Brown could also have an impact. Sources tell the Express-News Leonard would have no problem being coached by Brown, the former Spurs assistant coach. Also, the Sixers could take Pau Gasol off the Spurs' books, and have enough money under the salary cap to absorb the deal.

That definitely sucked. Manu was playing with one arm. Ugh. But in retrospect, that upset ushered in the beautiful game.

Same. They were never going to defeat the warriors but at least they didn't go out without a hell of a fight

Hopefully they can find a way to get Marco back

Shit is Also broke for me

Gold medalist. World champ. Multiple NBA champ. Dude has one of the most decorated international careers in the history of the sport. It's not even a debate. There are some people who don't understand it's the BASKETBALL HoF, not just the NBA HoF. These people are ignorant.

Can someone tell me if the warriors have ever lost a series after being up 3-1?

RIP to Mrs. Pop and prayers for Coach. I think Pop would respect a light-hearted story right about now, so here goes: I didn't always realize he was married. In fact I remember when I found out he was married and my first thought was damn, how does she let him wear some of the suits he does?

Lol. I read the source material (from a Sacramento writer - top notch source on all things Sours BTW) and there is no mention of weeks long gaps in communication. Few things I hate more than lazy reporting.

Boston is the most talked about destination for KL, right? I just don't see Ainge parting with Brown or Tatum, which is what it would take I think. Would probably be the best outcome.... I just don't see it. If we rule out Boston, then I think RC takes calls from friends of the family first. Philly (Colangelo/Brett Brown), Brooklyn (Marks), and Utah (Lindsey/Snyder) come to mind - in that order. No way they want to keep him in the West. Where else does RC or Pop have front office deciphals? Maybe if Bud gets the Suns gig there are some discussions to be had. Wasn't the rumor that they wanted to trade up in last summer's draft for Jackson?

Didn't listen to wade. The C's do have some of the best assets to offer tho.

Wow all on one place? Good fortune

At this point, they'd only be able to JUST BARELY miss the playoffs, so there's not a large benefit (<2% shot at the top pick) to doing that. Would be nice to make a little noise in the playoffs if only for Manu's swan song.

I want Kawhi to return and win at least 10 more titles in San Antonio and we look back on this and laugh..... BUT.... After last night, you might be able to convince me to trade him in a package involving McCollum. That dude can fucking ball, and he has a game that I think will age very gracefully. Evan Turner is probably overpaid but he seems like a guy who would thrive in the Spurs system, too.

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