The NBA Has A Sleeping Giant...

Kawhi Leonard... Kawhi Leonard
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[@peacemaker4829]

It's crazy that this dude has 2 rings, 2 FMVP's, and 2 DPOY's and you could still consider him a what if

[@zitmo1]

@@peacemaker4829 True......

[@TuchNGoh]

he’s a constant winner. Been watching him forever and almost everytime he was playing on tv it seemed like they won the game. Every playoffs with the clippers where he eventually got hurt it seemed like they were gonna go all the way. Haven’t even felt that with lebron. God nerfed them knees or sumn cause that Man in the playoffs is a legitimately jarring difference from the reg season

[@peacemaker4829]

@TuchNGoh Exactly. If we could've just gotten 5 totally healthy seasons from him after he left the Spurs then he could've gone down as one of the greatest players in the last 20 years if not a top 15 player all-time. Hell even before he left the Spurs. If they beat the Warriors in 2017 then they probably win another ring. Then again he probably wouldn't have left if he doesn't get injured and who knows how that turns out

[@ericlind6581]

Not to mention he led a team to the title with no fellow superstar…something Lebron, Curry, Durant haven’t done.

[@peacemaker4829]

@ericlind6581 That's very true. He still had a pretty good team though. Plus I do think they got very lucky with the Warriors getting injured too

[@pfpchad2747]

What I find funny is that a lot of people were saying that Clippers should have kept PG and traded Kawhi.

[@zitmo1]

Facts......even the Clippers Podcasters were questioning keeping Kawhi.....I said give Kawhi some time to get healthy and he will start "killing" again

[@Crow5537]

It was truly ridiculous takes all offseason, Kawhi is a fundamental monster, the injuries won’t effect his play as much cause it’s all about, post fades, mid range, transition rim running, catch and shoot 3’s

[@zitmo1]

@@Crow5537 I agree......he doesn't really rely on athleticism.....fundamentals, Instinct, IQ, Experience.........if need be he'll step up his athleticism.......a very calculated game

[@whatyourname7748]

They should have done that. Would have got way more value for kawhi not like they are gonna win anyways

[@calm123]

PG is utter trash, one most overrated players ever and not a winner

[@nydibs]

Kawhi fundamentally is the closest thing I’ve ever seen to MJ. The guy is an absolute baller, shame that he’s had to deal with the injuries

[@sinastir7688]

It's his karma honestly.

[@jimmypope7123]

having the pleasure to watch his whole championship season in Toronto was crazy, he was HIM

[@themextor]

@@sinastir7688 please elaborate

[@babyteekay_7357]

@@jimmypope7123facts bro different player fr

[@marcelmarshall4240]

The way your generations glazes other men is wild. I understand giving props..but you dudes truly WORSHIP these guys. What a sad era and generation. Wow.

[@CarJaco]

The way Kawhi's shots go in.... are just so satisfying! Nobody else's shots go in the way Kawhi's do!!

[@malakaiunseen]

Me7o's shooting gives me the same feels, but Kawhi is just all round better. Best player in the league when healthy since about 2015.

[@colewrld901]

Kawhi is my favorite player. I would be so hyped if he got 1 more ring and finals mvp. Just 1 more run to further secure his legacy

[@VeryRestarted]

I think Norman Powell or harden would win if they win this year

[@chrisrr3299]

Dude 1 more ring and finals mvp would automatically put kawhi over KD , Jokic

[@WhoIsRah]

@@VeryRestartedit would definitely still be kawhi if they made it all the way to the finals

[@MassimoPiacere]

​@@VeryRestarted the only way to a ring is pretty much for Kawhi to play at a Finals MVP-worthy level

[@MassimoPiacere]

​@@chrisrr3299 he's already above KD and Jokic. Two Finals MVP title with 2 different teams, 1 of only 3 in history to do it...

[@SpiderGang56]

Ngl I was literally watching 2019 Kawhi highlights when this video popped up😂

[@michaelpaullang4401]

Algorithm got you haha

[@Conky1452]

Yeah wtf I just got the 2019 Kawhi was a monster vid lol

[@MoManiaTV]

watched it yesterday, that finals run was crazzzzy

[@mitronzongo]

​@MoManiaTV one of the best series to rewatch in a documentary setting. That shot was amazing I like looking at everybody else face when it's bouncing around the rim. Than you got Joel embid crying on the spot beautiful. Hope they make a legit documentary on this dude

[@Crow5537]

Kawhi will always be a threat for one simple reason, he’s a fundamental guy, he learned from the best

[@BlahBlah-v1y]

So happy he left San Anotnio now.

[@sinastir7688]

If he stayed in San Antonio his legacy would've been so much better. He set us back tons. But we benefitted eventually, getting Wemby thanks to his cowardice and selfishness. I don't wish him harm but I don't wish him success either. It's a shame because so many SA fans loved him, and he was even the real MVP the year Zaza intentionally injured him TWICE. The way he didn't even have the decency to thank the fans for their support and love and just took off without a word is absolutely pathetic. It's fuck Kawhi for real 😂

[@Crow5537]

@@sinastir7688 you’re in some internet bubble over there, he literally said in his interview after the game, that the boos don’t translate to how he’s treated when he’s in the city, people like you continue to let Tony Parker actions slide, he’s the one that should get this energy for numerous things he’s done to teammates there

[@BlahBlah-v1y]

@sinastir7688 think that's what a lot of people don't get. The way he acted like a spoiled child when he did want to leave. Everything was from "his group or uncle." Nothing was Kawhi! If just once he could have said, "San Antonio, my heart isn't with you anymore. Thanks for the time, but I want out". Most of the Spurs fans would have forgiven that and wished him well. To me in the end his career past then has been karma getting him back.

[@KidnapT]

@@sinastir7688y’all fan are too obsessed, it’s over man.

[@Dog8myhomework]

Norman Powell has been amazing for years. people who haven’t been watching the clippers the last few years are only saying how good he is this year just because he’s gotten more playing time.

[@malikfairley9926]

always been a bucket and always been clutch

[@Triads297]

Clippers vs mavs again would be a fire 1st round marchup

[@benjimiguel17]

worthy matchup. It'd be like a reverse situation, where the Cavs are the heavily injured ones this time

[@SNIPER20X]

Zubac needs a video for himself, he has improved very much

[@yusufc1826]

Kawhi is the second best player of 2010's. Anyone who watches the games and be able to comprehend the game comprehensively can tell he is a better player than Durant and Curry. Unfortunate that he's been injured so frequently. But he is still in his prime. God save him from further injuries.

[@chrisrr3299]

Thank you ! I been saying he’s better then KD

[@islanderz4life]

IMHO, He is better than LBJ..My opinion

[@wasquash]

@@islanderz4lifei like you

[@CinemArchive-j1r]

exactly he won 2 mvps and 2 titles without forming a super team unlike kd who has been on a big three team everytime he switches a team. kd is a great player obv but his absolute desperation to win a chip and leaving franchises behind makes me hate the guy

[@yusufc1826]

@CinemArchive-j1r I like to evaluate simply based on what I see on the court, rather than narrative, team success, legacy etc. It's close with KD but I see a better player in Kawhi. On the other hand, I think 2020-current grown-man Curry got better than him.

[@DL111]

I'm from Toronto and I can't hate on the man. When healthy he is pretty awesome. Crazy playoff preformer.

[@fdbmane4594]

He's already an all time great, just need to get games played under his belt, but I'mo he's top 5 sf.

[@BlahBlah-v1y]

@@fdbmane4594 may I ask your top 5 SF?

[@jonygspot]

Availability is the best ability.

[@alex84167]

True. But it’s not the ONLY ability. So if he can manage to stay healthy at the right time, the Clippers could be a real threat.

[@smithgov]

@@alex84167 Dream on..

[@XDB888]

So good to see content about a legendary guy who rarely gets spoken in this way. Real purists of the game recognise Leonard as a savant of the game who has been a breath of fresh air in the league, probably due to the fact he’s one of the few athletes in American sport to never self promote on social media or another platforms (game does all the talkin). He’s backstory makes his legacy even more impressive. 2017 Kawhi highlights is the definition of a end to end master

[@AquariumSurge]

If my Celtics for whatever reason doesnt win It would bring me great joy to see Clippers or Knicks finally get that Chip!

[@stevenonos5275]

I'd love the clippers to get it fr.

[@seancarim1094]

Friend, the Knicks won the chip in 1970 and 1973. It wouldn't be their first.

[@MoManiaTV]

@@seancarim1094prolly meant finally after like 300 years

[@dmitriyshcholokov3526]

Yes. Another video where it can be seen not only the deep understanding of NBA, but basketball in general. Thanks to author!

[@halimmimo2555]

i hope he stays healthy and make a run for it in the playoffs ppl mustve Forget how good Kwahis

[@mr.crispyfriedchicken3946]

We haven't seen it since 2019

[@Watchingvideoslikeu]

We do this every year with Kawhi. He comes back injury, looks really good, only to be inevitably shutdown again due to injury

[@chrisworland7754]

Thanks for giving the Klaw his flowers!

[@6manYT]

Glad you enjoyed Chris!

[@CinemArchive-j1r]

once his load management ends he is gonna be trouble cause he is already matching what the others make in the entire game and he is playing 30 mins or less

[@NoName-zm1ks]

Dude is kinda load managing while on the court so far this season. Other players stepping up means KL doesn’t need to save the team night in & night out, his knees are oh so greatful!

[@alperbasiyor]

i genuinely believe he is taking it this year

[@alwaysmelovibes]

im still waiting for this guy to get 6th man of the year award

[@Kermit_T_Frog]

This would be why it would be smart to keep one's mouth shut about a team's prospects until after the all-star break.

[@Ataraxia_Atom]

Ive always loved Kawhis game so much. Its literally art in motion. Its really unfortunate his career has been so plaugued with injuries

[@karemare6426]

big take big homie, with bigger background music in the end :D Cool content by the way, keep it up!

[@NikeDunkface]

That behind the back dribble to start the video was filthy

[@magicman7369]

Kawhi is a monster on the court, but If he's able stay healthy come playoff time is a pretty big question.

[@Th3WhiteNoise]

Talent is not the problem for him, it's his availability.

[@kennethko1534]

People need one more Kawhi playoff run before this Lebron and Steph era is over. He’s as much a part of the nba story as them 2 cuz he broke their dynasties. We need him in one more close game 6 or 7 in WCF or finals, before it’s all over for this era. Load manage this guy all he needs, Norm can probably average 30 to carry them to the playoffs without a play in.

[@tylergary5953]

Yeah I always liked kawhi. I just want to see him healthy. Over the years my opinions have changed a lot. Bron was my former goat. MJ is my new goat. I realized in 2019 when he was on the raptors that he was the best player in the world. It would be such a treat to see one more legendary playoff and finals run from kawhi. Imagine if he took out Bron, curry, and KD in the same playoff run. With a chip to top it off. And he gets the clippers and harden their first rings? Undisputed best player of this generation if that happens.

[@kennethko1534]

@@tylergary5953 Same, the 2019 run made me realize he was clearly better than KD as a #1 option, maybe even better overall. If he can get one more chip, then there won’t be a conversation between him and KD. He will have won with Ibaka and Harden, out of their primes, where KD had them entering their prime…and it’ll be 3 to KD’s 2. And looking back, it’s crazy how much one Zaza dirty play changed the league’s course. They changed the rules right afterwards, but it still doesn’t do it justice.

[@lololo6959]

They just traded for drew eubanks lol😂

[@melvincoleman595]

Kawhi makes playing basketball look easy! It’s just smooth!

[@StevenUtech-ey9uf]

Its been five years. He is amazing but damn it's a lot of money for a long shot to be healthy for a playoff run.

[@ssfc2012]

Leonard is cursed for not defending his finals MVP title. He'll never win another championship

[@sk8hillzz]

saying Kawhi is healthy again is hilarious, mark this post, he will be hurt again in the 25-26 season

[@WhineyOne]

Now it's 25-26? Yall are so corny.

[@67awesomekid]

As a Clippers fan and more importantly a Kawhi Stan. I've Seen this before we got to get to post season with a strong health outlook

[@christheclamper6614]

Kawhi is my favorite player to watch since i was 16 im 25 now he uses all fundamentals of basketball not just shooting 3s or just running to the rim

[@ScottySkilz1]

no he will just get injured again......its like a science how he always get hurt

[@filosurfer]

Fine. But the fact is that he WILL get injured between now and the end of the season. Thats just how his body is. Every year he lures people in with his performance for a few months and then he breaks down. Don’t get me wrong, Kawhi is one of the best players on the planet WHEN he’s healthy but that never lasts long and unfortunately his health record has proven to be terrible since the Toronto Championship.

[@howlcittv7434]

He still got 2 chips! Let’s just enjoy watching a master at work period! His skill level is definitely amongst the all time greats!!

[@smithgov]

​@@howlcittv7434 Unless he is either injured on load management.

[@jokerdadon1405]

When he healthy it’s his league behind bron and Steph 💯🎉

[@2ClutchCorey]

Uh oh. Klaw stays healthy then it’s UP for the west 😂

[@Them340dguy]

I actually am a doctor in orthopaedics and rehabilitation, and I can tell you from his injury report he will only suffer the same injury repeatedly and more frequently, sadly. Love him as a player.

[@BlahBlah-v1y]

@@Them340dguy so injury history and your career path. It is a bad idea for a player with his issues to be signed to a max contract?

[@WhineyOne]

Off topic, who is your favorite team?

[@torrancejohnson9922]

​@@BlahBlah-v1ydepends on you as a person. Steve Balmer , you know the owner who knows Kawhi's medical history for 6 yrs. signed off on that.

[@BlahBlah-v1y]

@@WhineyOneI'm a Hawks and Spurs fan. I'm pretty sure I know why you ask...

[@BlahBlah-v1y]

@torrancejohnson9922 think it's something that should be talked about more than it has been. If he was a 5 to 25 million dollar man then what's the harm in that from a business stand point. Now a 40 to 60 million dollar man max level guy with those issues I feel ya can only blame yourself under what we know.

[@Digitalfutureguy]

He will 100% get injured again sadly. He has too much of an injury history

[@AlexisMunoz82]

Kawhi been sleeping since 2019. This giant is LONG GONE.

[@BlahBlah-v1y]

Omg. Thought about the same thing. "More a sleeping beauty than a sleeping giant" anymore.

[@alex84167]

He was even better in 2021 but sure spew out your false narrative

[@BlahBlah-v1y]

@alex84167 Since the 2018-19 season, he has played 60 games, 57, 52, 52, 68, and 9 to this point this year. Yes, he's playing well in 9 games but still has missed 14 to 30 games a season. It's not shots at him, just facts about his health and history.

[@Jeffrey-k1w]

6:51 MAKE IT NOW WITH HOW GOOD HE HAS BEEN

[@Zekenm11]

Kawhi deadass got the most aura in nba history. he will work ur team for 25,5,5 at 50 40 90 shooting without making a face.

[@uropy]

0:21 Kawhi obviously tries to avoid injury. He would have easily posterized the center. This is good move. Clippers need to restrict his mins and games played.

[@drb996]

Kawhi is that old school type of player every team lacks nowadays.

[@alexfang6784]

There's been so many false starts with KL at the Clippers, I'm not convinced Kawhi's going to remain health enough to finish the season strong. I also question whether he has the fire in him any more.

[@toufxiong83]

he should just sit until playoffs

[@smithgov]

Now that is what I call load management..lol

[@dylearium]

As if On Cue: a Backup Center! and I would LOVE a Norm vid from you, if you're feeling it out

[@sylvesterstillalone]

they’re not really sleeping

[@killa6tv931]

Kahwi got them darron Williams handles. Very effective for both of them

[@Colencence]

I already heard this story man

[@憂苦と悲惨]

I hope he could push through and win at least for this season in spite of his knees' degenerative condition.

[@90sProdigy]

Never doubted kawhi he’s like the avatar

[@jamesrene9378]

Sleeping giant? He’s always asleep! He never wants to play

[@dannydoorod]

They won't do shit 😂

[@NoName-zm1ks]

Come on, it’s Van Gundy that has helped the coaching staff, Lue now for the ride🤫😜

[@LuisC-b6j]

“Healthy again” gonna age like MILK

[@smithgov]

Doesn't make a damn bit of difference how good he is if he can't stay on the floor, and simple fact is, he can't, and won't .

[@ididntaskverified3663]

Kawhi doesn't exist Kawhi (knee less) has long been here

[@Empireonparade]

Nah. Not falling for this again.

[@sofaezez6608]

1 more ring for kawhi, so harden can finally get one

[@Miles_305]

NBA has a -sleeping- INJURED guy whose knees are done. Sorry, but i'm not falling for it this time.

[@goom3103]

Clippers also has the most insane schedule in the NBA rn, a few rest in between their games

[@dvandeun]

still liking the Claw

[@상추키우기-f8y]

Kawhi's career style is optimized for playoff series.

[@musikblaize]

Anyone who has followed Normam Powell career is not surprised by his jump this season

[@EAlc-f9t]

Kawhi will play 20games and get injured mid first round. You heard it here first. It’s the same story every time, he’s never healthy when it matters. I strongly believe he sacrificed the last of his health for that raptors championship run. His availability is legitimately egregious.

[@PaperStarship]

The Clippers have been my dark horse pick since Kawhi got signed but that’s always been contingent on them being healthy 🤞🤞

[@waitingfortakeoff]

As a long time spurs fan, it pains me to admit you are right 😅

[@eppiboymt]

Can’t sell me on this one lol.

[@CodeNessa]

I only watch the NBA when Kawhi is playing. When he's not playing, I don't watch.

[@kennymacbaby1938]

Got our back up center now😁

[@BDGowd]

Luka made Kawhi, Paul George & pat bev look foolish.

[@fourvetperrie457]

Best 2 way still 😊

[@jpw5029]

I’m taking prime Kawhi over prime lebron everyday of the week, he’s in another galaxy. I do think clips need to give harden a rest, he’s important.

[@GOlone9597]

We never learned I guess, he'll be injured again come playoff time

[@richmoney1574]

Yeah, until he walking to the back in the 3rd quarter.

[@Goxilla]

I think prime KL is one of the bester players ever. Elite defender, elite shot creator.

[@philjonesfootball4696]

Every year he pops up 😂

[@DEANluxray]

I think you did not get the narrative correctly from other analytics. We all agree that Kawhi is what you say he is BUT IS HE playing? Did you forgot that HE made load management a thing to be ready for play off but ended up injured during first/second round? I could break your arguments in this video. How you tried to twist a statement for your benefit. For example, @2:55 to 3:03 "if he can play 68 games and you are not meant to believe he cant play 20 games of play off". IF!!!! IF!!! he can play. that is the issue. Stop the glazing Kawhi is 33, he is not gonna less injury prone at 34, 35, 36.

[@doeb3]

He didn’t make load management. Coach pop been doing that long before kawhi got in the league to help extend the career of Tim Duncan & keep guys like Ginobli & Parker fresh…

[@leonhardable]

im sorry for all clippers fans, but believing in kawhi is less realistic than believing in god. the chances of the opponent team plane crashing are higher than kawhi giving you a full 7 game series.

[@Who_Does]

that SLEEPING GIANT will sleep again if the wind blows the wrong way. Kawhi have highest highs but lowest lows.

[@2stepjoey]

the best ability is availability. kawhi if health is a top 5 player. yeah he's doing great now, so what? 4:30 I would rather take a chance on someone who will be able to play vs someone who can't. which would you really want to build a team around amen Thomson a rookie with a lot of promise or kawhi a fading star with a history of injuries. there's a reason the rockets don't want butler.

[@shivamagarwal2428]

Great video. No one can mess with a healthy whi

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

Sleeping no... semi-retired.

[@BlahBlah-v1y]

@@panaceiasuberes6464 🤣😂🤣 stop. That's cold and great!

[@leonhardable]

1:42 because you only watch your star, and not the game.

[@leonhardable]

also he is washed. none of us are doctors, but thats a 34 year old man who was absolutely battered for the last 6 years. im just sorry but this video is SO delusional. mark my words, the clippers will absolutely wet the bed and be playoff disappointments this year again. a waste of 3 hours of your time, and 10 minutes of every watcher. kawhi will never win a chip again, and thats sad, but its reality. and the fact you had to cherrypick this entire video against 3 bum teams... i hope hes not gonna be shit, lazy and hurt this year, but i doubt it.

[@OlandoWilson]

Kawhi doesn’t get credit for not playing

[@Retaliation210]

He’s defiantly a great player but his health is always questionable. I’d love to see him make a deep push in the playoffs. But I’m betting he gets injured late in the playoffs if he makes it there

[@Dashoost]

as soon as Kawhi wakes up he will be out again

[@genshishio9316]

We have been robbed of Kawhi in the playoffs so consistently that I’ll believe it when I see it. Same with Embiid. From what I’ve heard of the injuries these guys have suffered it’s surprising that they are still playing yet alone well.

[@Pastalover-o5m]

2:21 😂 but who plays the game for stats… “you play to win the game” .. period the claw has always been top tier all around nba player. I mean this guy shut down prime LeBum. 😂😂😂

[@PrtyNeal]

Until he is injured because it always happens

[@Shearsss]

It's baffling that stephen a smith gets any screen time

[@zitmo1]

@@Shearsss Stephen A Smith is an agent of Chaos

[@nebitanlik6304]

People always look at Jokic's numbers as if they were blind man . Yeah he averages A TRIPLE DOUBLE PER GAME... but Shai has 2 pts more per game...rediculos....

[@anotherguy5038]

Proverbs 26:27 KJV [27] Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: And he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

[@sk2790]

in terms of skill on BOTH ENDS OF THE COURT, he is by far the best player in nba today. problem is, hes never on the court.