Kawhi Leonard has signed with the Los Angeles Clippers; Paul George also traded to Clippers

[bionic77]

Fucking lol. Dude brought Toronto it's first ever and people like you are gonna act like this.

Fuck out of here

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We traded for him and bet it all on him while the Clippers were stabbing Blake in the back. We gave him a city, a country and a chance to be on the new Drake album. We gave him our heart and he turned us down for cheap stripper with no ethics.

The North remembers.

 

[Christian]

Everyone thinking the clippers will be able to trade for someone desirable are fooling themselves. Welcome to LA, John Wall

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Here's an awesome post from just Wednesday in the Era NBA thread.

 

[Zekes]

We traded for him and bet it all on him while the Clippers were stabbing Blake in the back. We gave him a city, a country and a chance to be on the new Drake album. We gave him our heart and he turned us down for cheap stripper with no ethics.

The North remembers.

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Don't fall for this Lakers fan's shenanigans

 

[excelsiorlef]

As much as it sucks to lose him, there is something quite beautiful of a man coming into a town becoming arguably themost histroically important player in the franchise's history over once season, becoming a city legend in one year, leaving in such a fashion that angers no rational fan to go home and be with his family.


Leonard is arguably the greatest Raptor ever, a guaranteed jersey retirement, and a bonafide Toronto Folk Hero and he did it in one season, one attempt, as a hired gun essentially.

There will never be a negative memory of Leonard, never a moment of failure of him as a Raptor, he achieved what was once thought of as nearly impossible and then went home to be with his girlfriend and kids.

His star in Toronto will never fade.

So while sad, this story is also kind of beautiful as an all encompassing one year story of unabashed success that can never be tainted.

 

[Deleted member 17658]

He's going to be 35 before 2020. Crazy how much of an athletic freak he still is.

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[Jailcat]

You understand the only loser out of the franchises you mentioned is the Knicks correct? The Lakers were rewarded with LeBron and AD in consecutive years.

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Yeah, Knicks are a dumpster fire and Lakers are still doing fine all things considered. The expectation and goal was for a big 3 which didn't happen though. I'm just glad there's some more parity in the league now.

 

[Rocket Man]

Fucking lol. Dude brought Toronto it's first ever and people like you are gonna act like this.

Fuck out of here

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Bionic is a Lakers fan...

 

[names2hard4you]

I never thought he would stay here and I don't blame him. I think there are several teams now with stacked rosters so it will be interesting to see who wins the Championship next. The Raptors pretty much have to rebuild now I think.

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I don't think there is a need to do a full rebuild. The future of the team is in the hands of FVV, Siakam and OG. Ibaka, Lowry and Gasol are potentially good pieces for some heavy duty trades before the deadline, but I wouldn't tear it all down like that. The team still won almost all of the games in which Kawhi sat out, this is still a Playoffs team with the taste of a championship. This experience and the fact that they need to prove themselves capable in the East will put a fire under their ass.

Also, let's not forget to trust in Masai. As long as the team has him and Bobby Webster, we will be just fine.

 

[Brinbe]

As much as it sucks to lose him, there is something quite beautiful of a man coming into a town becoming arguably themost histroically important player in the franchise's history over once season, becoming a city legend in one year, leaving in such a fashion that angers no rational fan to go home and be with his family.


Leonard is arguably the greatest Raptor ever, a guaranteed jersey retirement, and a bonafide Toronto Folk Hero and he did it in one season, one attempt, as a hired gun essentially.

There will never be a negative memory of Leonard, never a moment of failure of him as a Raptor, he achieved what was once thought of as nearly impossible and then went home to be with his girlfriend and kids.

His star in Toronto will never fade.

So while sad, this story is also kind of beautiful as an all encompassing one year story of unabashed success that can never be tainted.

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LOL NAH, sis you're doing too much.

it's all good that he helped get us a chip but none of that is happening ever. no one is building a statue for dave winfield for helping us win a world series in 92 lol.

you're talking about kyle, not kawhi right there.

 

[gully state]

Fucking lol. Dude brought Toronto it's first ever and people like you are gonna act like this.

Fuck out of here

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Dude is a lakers fan. His salt is understandable and delicious.

 

[Deleted member 56595]

We traded for him and bet it all on him while the Clippers were stabbing Blake in the back. We gave him a city, a country and a chance to be on the new Drake album. We gave him our heart and he turned us down for cheap stripper with no ethics.

The North remembers.

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Bro change your avatar

Magic's fat ass mouth is one of the reasons Kawhi didn't come over

Motherfucker went to the LA FUCKING TIMES to talk about his call

because he wants all the fucking credit

Jerry West bitch made him

 

[Zekes]

As much as it sucks to lose him, there is something quite beautiful of a man coming into a town becoming arguably themost histroically important player in the franchise's history over once season, becoming a city legend in one year, leaving in such a fashion that angers no rational fan to go home and be with his family.


Leonard is arguably the greatest Raptor ever, a guaranteed jersey retirement, and a bonafide Toronto Folk Hero and he did it in one season, one attempt, as a hired gun essentially.

There will never be a negative memory of Leonard, never a moment of failure of him as a Raptor, he achieved what was once thought of as nearly impossible and then went home to be with his girlfriend and kids.

His star in Toronto will never fade.

So while sad, this story is also kind of beautiful as an all encompassing one year story of unabashed success that can never be tainted.

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Dude energized basketball in this country like I hadn't seen before. I just hope it sticks

 

[Deleted member 12224]

No you don't want that. Westbrook is on the decline and it's been proven time and time again he's not the guy to carry a team. Once he's athleticism is gone he won't have much left.

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Of course I don't want it. That's why I'm dreading it.

 

[Kusagari]

Damn at ESPN reporting Kawhi tried to recruit Durant first. That would have been crazy if they both went to the Clippers.

 

[Jarate]

Go Sixer

 

[excelsiorlef]

LOL NAH, sis you're doing too much.

it's all good that he helped get us a chip but none of that is happening ever. no one is building a statue for dave winfield for helping us win a world series.

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He'll go down has important to Toronto sports as Joe Carter....

Especially that G7 buzzer beater shot.

It's a thing of legend.

Not to mention that Raptors captured Canada's interest.

Leonard is going to in the annals of Canadian sports history.

 

[Tom Penny]

So are the Clippers now LA's team over the Lakers?

 

[gully state]

As much as it sucks to lose him, there is something quite beautiful of a man coming into a town becoming arguably themost histroically important player in the franchise's history over once season, becoming a city legend in one year, leaving in such a fashion that angers no rational fan to go home and be with his family.


Leonard is arguably the greatest Raptor ever, a guaranteed jersey retirement, and a bonafide Toronto Folk Hero and he did it in one season, one attempt, as a hired gun essentially.

There will never be a negative memory of Leonard, never a moment of failure of him as a Raptor, he achieved what was once thought of as nearly impossible and then went home to be with his girlfriend and kids.

His star in Toronto will never fade.

So while sad, this story is also kind of beautiful as an all encompassing one year story of unabashed success that can never be tainted.

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Talk about overcompensating. Like that story of the Toronto superfan what's his name calling for the public to give Kawhi his space.

 

[Brinbe]

He'll go down has important to Toronto sports as Joe Carter....

Especially that G7 buzzer beater shot.

It's a thing of legend.

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for sure, but not really the same after leaving lol. if he stayed? sure. but now it's one of the many great moments in getting us to an incredible TEAM achievement

 

[Applebite]

So are the Clippers now LA's team over the Lakers?

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Probably not just due to history but they will grow a lot more, I would imagine.

 

[perfectchaos007]

So are the Clippers now LA's team over the Lakers?

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Doubt it. Even this past season Lakers tickets were 5-10 times more expensive than clippers tickets. Lakers weren't even a playoff team while the clippers were. Clippers don't have Bron Bron to jack up prices

 

[excelsiorlef]

Talk about overcompensating. Like that story of the Toronto superfan what's his name calling for the public to give Kawhi his space.

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Lol ok.... I just legit think there's beauty in what happened. But ok.

 

[gully state]

Seems like clipper fan base has always been in the OC.

 

[ThatCrazyGuy]

So are the Clippers now LA's team over the Lakers?

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Naw.

source: I'm from LA.
double source. fuck da lakers.

 

[excelsiorlef]

for sure, but not really the same after leaving lol. if he stayed? sure. but now it's one of the many great moments in getting us to an incredible TEAM achievement

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I mean I don't think him leaving changes anything really in terms of the impact of what he accomplished.

 

[metalslimer]

So are the Clippers now LA's team over the Lakers?

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Well the clippers weren't LAs team even during the lob city era where the clippers were annual playoff team and thr Lakers were pure garbage.

Even if the clippers chip I dont really see the dynamic changing anytime soon. This isnt like the Knicks and Nets situation where the Knicks havent done anything for so long there is no loyalty.

 

[Brinbe]

I mean I don't think him leaving changes anything really.

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yes, it obviously does! it changes a whole lot lol. that's reality though. not diminishing what he contributed but saying like he's the greatest raptor blah blah blah is too much

 

[gully state]

So are the Clippers now LA's team over the Lakers?

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It's telling when bandwagon laker fans will support the warriors in droves before they even dare switch their allegiance to the clippers

 

[excelsiorlef]

yes, it obviously does! it changes a whole lot lol. that's reality though. not diminishing what he contributed but saying like he's the greatest raptor blah blah blah is too much

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I did say arguably.

He did in one try what Bosh, Carter etc.. could never do

 

[Jiraiya]

Yeah, Knicks are a dumpster fire and Lakers are still doing fine all things considered. The expectation and goal was for a big 3 which didn't happen though. I'm just glad there's some more parity in the league now.

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I agree... Bar injuries it's going to be a great season.

 

[Lunchbox-]

they will look nice in those jerseys losing to Kemba squad in the finals

 

[RaySpencer]

Exactly. If anything I respect the person more for taking less $ to be home. I would do the same.

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Yeah, for sure. Not just chasing the big bucks. 👍

 

[Brinbe]

I did say arguably.

He did in one try what Bosh, Carter etc.. could never do

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yes, along with a bunch of other guys like pascal/kyle/serge/fred/etc. that's how it'll be remembered now.

anyway, i'm glad we're all finally off this crazy ride. kawhi dragged that shit on for way too long if he always knew it would be the clippers lol

 

[Christian]

Seriously, can we take a second to reflect on what a different franchise the Clippers are under Ballmer, and how far they've come from Sterling? Sure, they still haven't won anything, but they likely will, now, and no one could ever entertain that thought under Sterling...

yes, along with a bunch of other guys like pascal/kyle/serge/fred/etc. that's how it'll be remembered now.

anyway, i'm glad we're all finally off this crazy ride. kawhi dragged that shit on for way too long if he always knew it would be the clippers lol

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People thought he was taking a long time because he was having a hard time making up his mind, but he wasn't agonizing over this, he just wanted another star to play with. He was waiting for the Clippers to acquire another All-Star before confirming his decision.

 

[Basileus777]

The league is clay in Lawrence Frank's hands. Opie finally made it.

 

[excelsiorlef]

yes, along with a bunch of other guys like pascal/kyle/serge/fred/etc. that's how it'll be remembered now.

anyway, i'm glad we're all finally off this crazy ride. kawhi dragged that shit on for way too long if he always knew it would be the clippers lol

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I mean of course but still him leaving doesn't diminish what he achieved.

 

[ckareset]

Here's an awesome post from just Wednesday in the Era NBA thread.

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I mean honestly, if we are just talking picks we can no longer count out any trade these days after what the Clippers just did

 

[Christian]

I mean honestly, if we are just talking picks we can no longer count out any trade these days after what the Clippers just did

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It was an awful take, even before this happened. Clippers had a ton of picks and quite a few young assets that have already performed well in the NBA. There are plenty of teams that can't win a title that would part with a star player for those pieces.

 

[Ricky_R]

I mean to be fair we're talking about Cris Carter, Jalen Rose, Chris Brousard and SAS, right? It's not like they collectively looked all that great a week ago either.

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All four them precisely, and I agree. It's just that now that Kwahi picked the Clippers and all four of them were so off, it made it quite apparent.

I'm not criticizing them as analizers as I think all of them are pretty good analizing stuff here and there, but it's evident they were just not in a position to talk about Kwahi's situation.

 

[ZZMitch]

As much as it sucks to lose him, there is something quite beautiful of a man coming into a town becoming arguably themost histroically important player in the franchise's history over once season, becoming a city legend in one year, leaving in such a fashion that angers no rational fan to go home and be with his family.


Leonard is arguably the greatest Raptor ever, a guaranteed jersey retirement, and a bonafide Toronto Folk Hero and he did it in one season, one attempt, as a hired gun essentially.

There will never be a negative memory of Leonard, never a moment of failure of him as a Raptor, he achieved what was once thought of as nearly impossible and then went home to be with his girlfriend and kids.

His star in Toronto will never fade.

So while sad, this story is also kind of beautiful as an all encompassing one year story of unabashed success that can never be tainted.

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Kyle Lowry is the greatest Raptor ever, don't think it is arguable.

 

[excelsiorlef]

Kyle Lowry is the greatest Raptor ever, don't think it is arguable.

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Fair enough.

 

[kickz]

What a night, LeBron might not get to another Finals appearance.

 

[EPaul]

We got played hard by kawhi.... it sucks but it time for lbj to prove he is the 2nd greatest ever ny winning next season

 

[bastardly]

So are the Clippers now LA's team over the Lakers?

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Nope, just like when the angels won the World Series, no one gave a fuck because it ain't the dodgers

 

[J.T]

Fuuuuuuuck.

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/dead

 

[gully state]

If the clippers chipped, it would be the quietest parade ever.. maybe a bunch of over the hill OC trophy wives sipping mimosas

 

[StudioTan]

He'll go down has important to Toronto sports as Joe Carter....

Especially that G7 buzzer beater shot.

It's a thing of legend.

Not to mention that Raptors captured Canada's interest.

Leonard is going to in the annals of Canadian sports history.

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It won't be looked back on as fondly as Joe's HR because he was here for a few years. One and done championship was a great story but him leaving is going to dim how fondly he's remembered.

 

[Deleted member 2533]

You don't retire someone's jersey for a year, c'mon.

 

[WhoTurgled]

Move the clippers to san diego

 

[Scuffed]

I don't think there is a need to do a full rebuild. The future of the team is in the hands of FVV, Siakam and OG. Ibaka, Lowry and Gasol are potentially good pieces for some heavy duty trades before the deadline, but I wouldn't tear it all down like that. The team still won almost all of the games in which Kawhi sat out, this is still a Playoffs team with the taste of a championship. This experience and the fact that they need to prove themselves capable in the East will put a fire under their ass.

Also, let's not forget to trust in Masai. As long as the team has him and Bobby Webster, we will be just fine.

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I'm not all in on the rebuild. I think it might be best but I'm not against them trying to maintain for awhile.