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Why is Kawhi Leonard getting a pass?
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:30 pm
Finished 2nd in MVP voting
Regarded as a top 5 player in the world
In two of the final 3 losses he shot 7-19 (38%)and 9-23 (39%). Combined to hit a single 3-pter in the last 3 games.
When Lebron, Westbrook, and Harden have these performances and get ousted prematurely, the critics (and MSB) crucify these guys.
What gives, gents?
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Regarded as a top 5 player in the world
In two of the final 3 losses he shot 7-19 (38%)and 9-23 (39%). Combined to hit a single 3-pter in the last 3 games.
When Lebron, Westbrook, and Harden have these performances and get ousted prematurely, the critics (and MSB) crucify these guys.
What gives, gents?
ETA- Change thread title
This post was edited on 5/13/16 at 12:33 pm
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Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:33 pm to Toula
The Spurs as a whole are likeable losers.
I don't see how anybody can rationally hate the Spurs.
I don't see how anybody can rationally hate the Spurs.
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:34 pm to Toula
His mild-mannered temperament is a factor.
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:35 pm to Toula
quote:Durant noticeably missing from this list as he gets the same passes Kawhi is getting now.
When Lebron, Westbrook, and Harden have these performances and get ousted prematurely, the critics (and MSB) crucify these guys.
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:35 pm to Toula
He's not clutch.
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:36 pm to Toula
He is considered a lock down defender. He wasn't a scorer when he got into the league just developed his game. He isn't expected to drop 40 a night
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:36 pm to Toula
Doesn't have heart.
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:36 pm to Toula
No killer instinct.
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:37 pm to Toula
It comes down to who people like. Once people make up their minds who they like, interpreting their results becomes an exercise in confirmation bias.
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:37 pm to Landsharks
And he doesn't have IT, you know what I mean?
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:38 pm to SabiDojo
You know Westbrook shot 38/29 percent for the series?
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:40 pm to GetCocky11
I agree with you.
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:41 pm to htran90
quote:
You know Westbrook shot 38/29 percent for the series?
can you imagine the Heat he would be getting had OKC lost the series?
You can't find one negative thing on Kawhi's performance.
I just find it odd a MVP candidate, leading one of the "GOAT teams of all time", can have a pretty bad series and get zero criticism
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:42 pm to Toula
It's hard to take someone seriously with cornrolls
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:47 pm to Toula
Doesn't get the endorsements or the same publicity as the others. He's not as visible as they are.
People are more likely to blast what's in their face all the time.
People are more likely to blast what's in their face all the time.
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:48 pm to Toula
He stunk it up the last 3 games.
There, feel better now?
There, feel better now?
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:49 pm to Toula
Because as a team they lost. That's always been their thing.
Enough fingers to point around on that.
Enough fingers to point around on that.
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:51 pm to Toula
Durant owned him this series too
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:57 pm to htran90
To me, this is just a fascinating case study in how fans/media select villains.
When Lebron is in the playoffs, people anxiously await for him to fail or the team to lose.
Same with Harden and Westbrook.
Durant gets off a little bit easier, but the pressure started getting turned up on him in recent years.
And yes, I believe the simple answer is he's quiet and doesn't piss people off
When Lebron is in the playoffs, people anxiously await for him to fail or the team to lose.
Same with Harden and Westbrook.
Durant gets off a little bit easier, but the pressure started getting turned up on him in recent years.
And yes, I believe the simple answer is he's quiet and doesn't piss people off
This post was edited on 5/13/16 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 5/13/16 at 12:58 pm to SabiDojo
quote:
Doesn't have heart.
No killer instinct.
He's not clutch.
And he doesn't have IT, you know what I mean?
Do these look like clutch jeans to you?
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