Jul 05 2018 71 mins 756

Nerder She Wrote: Tom Haberstroh, David Thorpe and Michael C. Wright on all things Kawhi Leonard. Topics: Spurs too controlling Spurs never got chance to see if their plan worked Uncle Dennis fanning the flames Spurs gave Kawhi control last August Kawhi's camp not allowing him to talk with Spurs in NY Spurs were too accommodating Kawhi and his camp figured out how big a star he was Can a big pay day change things? Or will they do this again? Kawhi still has time to change things or is it too late? Spurs want the world, Lakers are hesitant Spurs want Kawhi to talk to them without his camp Issues with family handling business At a point of no return, but Spurs do not want to trade him Pop's media criticisms and effect on Kawhi's thoughts Tony Parker's injury comparison was blown out of proportion Gave Kawhi's camp ammunition though Kawhi may have upset vets with decisions Made false promises in players only meeting What was the biggest turning point? Trade rumors Death of Pop's wife came into play Kawhi did not want to meet with Pop Kawhi felt Spurs were leaking info Why does he not want to play in San Antonio? Could have felt isolated from injury and quiet personality Kawhi is not Tim Duncan Uncle Dennis is wild Where will he be next year? Wants to go to the Clippers! Lakers have best package but can't sacrifice too much He just wants to be in LA Be careful what you wish for Tom's Joel Anthony story and media availability Lonzo Ball??? Coach wants him in Toronto or Washington Kawhi in LA will be a big pressure situation Kawhi and LeBron fit 76ers have medical info on Kawhi! Will he play next year in San Antonio or will he sit out? How the Lakers are building his team, bunch of old people Kicking the can down the road How does LeBron in LA effect the Spurs Tom's Boogie and Spin Cycle Media rant End For the rest of this episode subscribe to Count the Dings on Patreon! www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings