[Russo] Tonight is the first time Kawhi Leonard has played all 24 minutes in a half of basketball since the second half of Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals.
Tonight is the first time Kawhi Leonard has played all 24 minutes in a half of basketball since the second half of Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals. https://t.co/aImvdUZVDp
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by SDas_
17 Comments
Of course he did
I was completely shocked by that decision.
All that for a regular season game, shouldโve saved it for the playoffs
4 days of rest baby
Ramping up for those playoff minutes.
I read “2019 NBA Finals” and said to myself: That’s pretty far back, but I can see it.
Then realized it said “2013.”
Ty Lue is a fucking maniac
Something aint right Kawhi been a bit too healthy lately?
Only 10 years ago. No big deal…
Also played 40 minutes against the Pelicans. These games are too important
Let’s not talk about that game. I sometimes forget there was an entire game after the Ray Allen shot.
wow now that is insane. You’d think he’d have done this at least in one of those playoffs series where he carried the spurs/raptors.
Of all the injury prone superstars we’ve had in this era, Kawhi and AD probably make my top 5 list for most injuries and load management.
edit: last sentence
I thought it might’ve happened as recently as our last playoffs. Almost a decade ago is crazy. Probably the bunch of rest days had something to do with it.
If you watched the 3rd quarter he was barely doing shit except grabbing easy rebounds and maintaining defensive position. Not too concerned.
lol and he was like 21 years old then
Quick checkup on other players starting in the game.
-LeGuy: old, just trash first half v Clips
-Wade: literally owns the Jazz and give that a 9.
-Super Mario: got released by a Filipino basketball team (just pack it up bro)
-Original Raptor: he advocates reading
-Mike Miller: Houston High School Head Coach?
-Tim Duncan: Last seen hanging out with MMA Fighter and apparently, he has dreads now.
-Tony Parker: set to enter the HOF this year.
-Manu Ginobili: entered the HOF last year.-
Danny Green: second stint with the Cavs now. played for so long he was once teammate with Shaq.
This is wild as this man went on a finals run coached by Nick Nurse