Kawhi on the Raptors just seemed too good to be true. It felt perfect. Miss those days

@jermaineg7617

Жыл бұрын

Wish he stayed tbh

@boning2991

Жыл бұрын

totally, I was in the arena that year during bucks and warriors games and he was something else on the court, easily the most dominant player during those play off games when seeing it close up, for example almost every time when he got the ball he will be immediately double D up or get fouled within 3 secs... Toronto's winter sux, so can't blame him tbh, if most of us had choice, we would love to work and live in a warmer area...

@jjlim2000

Жыл бұрын

@@boning2991 He also wanted to go home, so can't really blame him either

@IN-pr3lw

Жыл бұрын

@@jermaineg7617 Idk why he ever left

@libertarian4323

Жыл бұрын

@@IN-pr3lw He didn't want to be in Toronto, so he bolted as soon as he could. He didn't give a damn about Toronto or the fans.

The greatest "when hes healthy..." player of all time

@pacoloco883

Жыл бұрын

Well said. He’s super overrated

@quary1530

Жыл бұрын

@@pacoloco883 still already a first ballot hof 🤷🏾‍♂️

@Trell-tu8cr

Жыл бұрын

@@pacoloco883 just be talkin

@ry_an.

Жыл бұрын

@@Trell-tu8cr he is overrated at this point in his career

@goatedpotato2219

Жыл бұрын

@@ry_an. is ad overated too?

I did not realize how young Kawhi was when he got injured, makes me extremely sad now considering what he could've done. He essentially had a Giannis type momentum by the age of 26 leading up to the injury.

@hamzahhameed778

Жыл бұрын

still has more chips

@bedsheets1867

Жыл бұрын

That's why Zaza should be hated forever

@TheHeadincharge

Жыл бұрын

@@hamzahhameed778Bro we’re not comparing them, shut up

@Tethloach1

Жыл бұрын

@@bedsheets1867 The video said karma, Bowen Spurs, Zaza Warriors. I guess that's a cheap way to stop a legend when your stacked team has no rival. The greatest team + Zaza = unfair

@gjl4101

Жыл бұрын

@@bedsheets1867 don’t forget Giannis Attackyourankle

One of the humblest NBA Superstars I've known. From a Defensive stopper in 2011-2013 to Offensive threat and eventual FMVP for 2014 Championship. A second Ring and FMVP with Raptors.

@aigeee

Жыл бұрын

fr

@libertarian4323

Жыл бұрын

Kawhi has led the league in "load management" the past 6 seasons! Legendary stuff!

@jason_berns

Жыл бұрын

@@libertarian4323 as long as they are winning and team owner is okay with it, no problem. Anyway, it's their money not ours.

@libertarian4323

Жыл бұрын

@@jason_berns I haven't seen Mr. "Load Management" hoisting a whole lot of trophies in his 4 years with the Clippers. They haven't even managed to win 50 regular season games since acquiring Mr. Load Management. Dude has sucked down 40M/year and played in a grand total of 5 games over in '21 and '22, and he's got yet another "injury." He played in a whopping 52 games the year before that. I'm surprised Kawhi manages to consume a meal without sticking a fork in his eye or otherwise injuring himself.

@jason_berns

Жыл бұрын

@@libertarian4323 Being a 2-time champ and 2-time FMVP, he's worth a gamble. As I've said, it's not our money anyway. Cheers.

His time with Toronto is one of the best moments in NBA history.

@dannymcguire3623

Жыл бұрын

The 76ers moment is legendary. It’ll be among the top of the NBA highlight package as long as there’s an NBA.

@matthewlee4697

11 ай бұрын

One of the best playoffs runs by a star in nba history truly.

@JohnMichaelDelaCruz-gy6ji

4 ай бұрын

Yep I respect him if he's opponent healthy what if kd and warriors healthy and until now they're together

@cheesesteakphilly

3 ай бұрын

@@JohnMichaelDelaCruz-gy6ji Also, what if OG was healthy too? He was injured the entire post season. Would’ve been a good rivalry.

RIP KAWIS DAD AND BILL RUSSELL MAY HE REST IN PEACE 😭🕊️

@LilGre

Жыл бұрын

@JacqueNBASports (JakeNBAorNFL) pete?

@synapse913

Жыл бұрын

@@LilGre zahut

@616x47

Жыл бұрын

@@synapse913 HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

@doctordark3527

Жыл бұрын

What?

@LilGre

Жыл бұрын

@JacqueNBASports (JakeNBAorNFL) oh yeah🐐

I love this guy, I don’t care how the media portrays him. God bless you Kawhi.

@mtndew4746

3 ай бұрын

I agree, he's one of my favorite players. It's such a shame that he can't seem to stay healthy.

@takiyahcallahan2122

2 ай бұрын

💪🏾

He's my favorite NBA player. He doesn't complain or flop. There's no showboating like most of the NBA players. He made me laugh like no other NBA player when we heard his laugh for the first time. Haha

@debbiebrantley61

7 ай бұрын

I love his laugh lol

@Htiy

5 ай бұрын

He wouldve been the perfect raptor

@nelsonibis2915

2 ай бұрын

Gotta love the dude. Very true to the sport, even calling his own teammate offensive foul 😂

This video came out just as it was announced that Kawhi is returning. Lets hope he can stay healthy

@OfcitzJayden

Жыл бұрын

Ong

@ItIsYouAreNotYour

Жыл бұрын

Let's hope he doesn't get a hang nail. He's soft.

@3rr1k_

Жыл бұрын

@@ItIsYouAreNotYour he’s in the nba, you’re not

@javathehut2700

Жыл бұрын

He won’t 😂😂😂

@NH-st2uh

Жыл бұрын

@@javathehut2700 Well at least healthy enough to win one championship

Honestly, kawhi achieved SO MUCH at such a young age. I wouldnt be surprised if he finished at top 5 all time if he was always healthy. He’s been at the mvp convo so many times, he just couldn't get enough games in.

@triptychlux

7 ай бұрын

best perimeter defender ever and we know what he did in 2019 had he been always healthy I think he was almost as good as kobe

As a spurs fan watching Kawhi transform from rookie to a superstar was insane! Literally took one season and on year two he was already playing the King for the NBA Tittle ! Can’t make this stuff up literally something out of a movie 😩

I dont know for yall, but when I look at him, I do see the infinite sadness in his eyes....that breaks my heart everytime 😔😞

@garfieldheathcliffe5535

Жыл бұрын

I've noticed the same thing. Im sure all his success is bittersweet because the one person he's trying to make proud will never get to see any of it.

@theportugueselegend

Жыл бұрын

Very true. And it's sad because he puts smiles in a lot of people faces for a long time. He gave a city a ring in one year, dipped and came back home. I miss Kawhi playing like the star he is, but I understand this man needs his peace

@eternalblessing4984

Жыл бұрын

Such a corny comment man 😂

@laluseed

Жыл бұрын

@@eternalblessing4984 You are too childish or don't understand loss. That is not something to mock.

@johanliebert9400

6 ай бұрын

Maybe hes disappointed for not getting what he wants or deserves because of the injuries. Some players like Tmac career was destroyed by injuries.

Dude beat superteams. Played both sides. Legend

@laurivaltter

Жыл бұрын

yea thats the problem. they want to take him out because he is making stars look worse. nba is fully corrupt

@nayeemquraishi6483

Жыл бұрын

Really...man stopped 2 three peats from happening

@owensdagoat

10 ай бұрын

I can't believe this guy beat Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors.

@matthewlee4697

Ай бұрын

And won two finals MVP off of defeating them ​@@owensdagoat

That laugh still takes me out today 🤣 love Kawhi

Two words. Tim. Duncan. For real though Kawhi really worked his ass off to be great and his run with the Raptors showed how much of a superstar he was.

Kawhi’s not shy. He’s just professional at his workplace.

@J-God_1999

Жыл бұрын

Right

@chilled99

Жыл бұрын

Yup, just because hes not brash and loud doesnt mean shy - he just aint got time for the nonsense and jazz hands.

@thesaviorkey4096

Жыл бұрын

He’s not talking about shy personality wise he’s talking about his game

I'm a Lakers fan but kawhi is one of my favourite current players in the NBA. I hope he wins a championship with the clippers

My son played Moreno Valley CA league with him at 11 years old. He was a bit timid back then. But he was still a little beast of a player and everyone knew he was going to the NBA at that time. Many players have to grow into the league anyways

He's so much of a legend that his sightings are like that of Bigfoot's

He will have one of the weirdest resumes ever. More FMVPs than Curry More DPOYs than Jordan Less Points than Tobias Harris Less AS Apps than Kyle Lowry

@hakeemolajuwon4352

Жыл бұрын

All that proves is this era of the NBA is straight garbage truck juice

@HolyTakitoes

Жыл бұрын

@@hakeemolajuwon4352 old head

@hakeemolajuwon4352

Жыл бұрын

@@HolyTakitoes Let me know when you have some facts or even have an argument! You got all this free NBA footage online, and you don't know schit about NBA history lol goofy

@pritamthakuria2156

Жыл бұрын

he fucking has 1 triple double his entire career and no 50 point games ridiculous

@ObeseGorilla229

Жыл бұрын

@@hakeemolajuwon4352 anyone in the NBA right now would be an all star in the 90s

Kawhi grew to be efficient offensively, easily the best defender in the league every year he was healthy. Damn he was a top 3 player in the league even after if his injury whenever he laced them up. Can’t knock kawhi for being unable to play, it’s a miracle that he hasn’t called it a day already. He loves hoops and I respect him for trying to play through being hurt for so many years

I love to see him playing. He is an extremly shy and humble player but then there is very some mysterious air and energy surrounding him. I wish his well being in NBA for long long time!

@chilled99

Жыл бұрын

Shy? You cant be finals MVP twice and lead a team being shy. Hes humble, but not shy. He doesnt post his life out there, which is refreshing. His work is basketball and we love to watch him work.

I love Kawhi Leonard and his passion for the game and his drive to win

I am not big or tall but I am a freshman who just started playing basketball his story inspires me and let’s me know that I have a lot of time to do what I can

@No-oz1ek

Жыл бұрын

Ask God for your desired height weight, believe, stretch/workout and live life proving to God that you’re able to remain humble once received Blessings. God Bless 💯

@Balmighty7

Жыл бұрын

Hey you will be bro just put that much time in your game

@arz563

Жыл бұрын

chase after it with your heart my guy, I regret not using the time I had for basketball when I was younger cus I was scared I wouldnt make it

@laurivaltter

Жыл бұрын

nba is fully corrupt

@laurivaltter

Жыл бұрын

look into something else

Nice video guys!! Can you please do how good was James worthy actually?

the guy the star the bench man

This was a great video, high quality and excellent writing. Thank you for the content!!

Kawhi gona be the most confusing Hall of Fame candidate for the NBA

@Vastatio

Жыл бұрын

not at all, every finals mvp is in the hall of fame.

@user-gc2ln8fy1f

Жыл бұрын

​@@Vastatio not true

@user-wg5jl9et6v

5 ай бұрын

What made you confused of him?he is absolutely deserve in the HOF.

Legendary player, Legendary laugh. 😂

@geoffworsnop5726

2 ай бұрын

Hehe huahauea ahhaahha

He's my favorite player I was a San Antonio fan because of him same in Toronto and now LA if he wins another championship he's definitely in the top 12 players of all time. 3 championships 3 different teams and 3 finals MVP yeah hall of fame

@rockycheng7929

Жыл бұрын

i promiss you, this season would be special, like i told my friend before the raptors season start that raptors would be the champ in 2019

@David28311

Жыл бұрын

Same the first time I saw him play I was an instant fan back during the first heat finals, loved his defense and iq I knew he was going to be special because I saw something in his game that others didn’t he will get another championship mark my word

@MichaelSevilla97

Жыл бұрын

kawhi can't be top 15 all time maybe top 20 he only plays 60 games every regular season and started load management at 27 that's not top 15 all time

During that Toronto year Kawai became my favorite player. He has that Jordan/Kobe thing going but he's a better shooter. He's pretty much unstoppable. He's a tank, that can dribble, shoot at all levels, plays defense and get boards. I just wish his knees were in better condition.

Kawhi is definitely the NBA's best defender. And he's an elite and efficient scorer too. Had he remained healthier, many will have him over KD.

@Amick44

5 ай бұрын

I'll even say over any active player today. Yes, any and all.

@ExcaliburSonictheKing

3 ай бұрын

​@@Amick44 Ok now I can agree that Kwahi is one of the best in the league today, but you glazing by saying is better than every other player because I know for a fact that Kwahi ain't better than Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokunmpo, and Anthony Edwards.

@Amick44

3 ай бұрын

@@ExcaliburSonictheKing better on both of ends. just hasn't stayed healthy with any regularity.

@ExcaliburSonictheKing

3 ай бұрын

@@Amick44 Well, no, Jokic, Giannis, and Edwards are all better 2 way players, although you can debate defense against Nikola Jokic. Those guys are like one of the only 2 way players in the league now.

@Amick44

3 ай бұрын

@@ExcaliburSonictheKing Jokic is only a help defender, Ant progressing. Giannis perhaps him only at this point.

Kawhi Lenard is a beast

Rest In Peace to Kawhi’s dad.

2 time champion, 2 time FMVP, 2 time DPOY, 7 time all defense, 5 time all NBA, 5 time all-star, bro's already earned his spot into the hall of fame fr

Kwahi top 5 of all time. Elite and dominant on both ends with no weaknesses and accolades and ships to go with it. He gets his 3rd ship this year.

@howdareyouexist

4 ай бұрын

no

Embid, Butler, Giannis and the mighty Warriors....Kawhi 2019 bodycount is impressive!!! legendary path to a championship

@kbob9625

Жыл бұрын

Luck box three against Embiid and played a completely broken Warriors team. The stars aligned for that ring.

Guy is so shy he rarely steps on the floor nowadays.

@libertarian4323

Жыл бұрын

He's not shy, he's soft.

@rangerheir5821

Жыл бұрын

@@libertarian4323 idk about Soft. He's had a better career and come up than 90% of NBA players currently

@libertarian4323

Жыл бұрын

@@rangerheir5821 He has skills, when he's actually willing to play, but he always seems to have an "injury". Jordan balled out in the 1997 finals when so sick he could barely stand. Kawhi gets a hang nail and sits out a week. That's the difference between a talented but unreliable and tempermental prima donna like Kawhi, and a legend like Michael Jordan.

@kingdribs9286

Жыл бұрын

@@libertarian4323 Kobe had to sit out an ACL tear for a year too. You seem to not get that some injuries just can't be played through. Jordan would've been out the same time as Kawhi had he gotten the same injury.

@libertarian4323

Жыл бұрын

@@kingdribs9286 Kawhi isn't whining about his acl, now it's his ankle. He's got more aches snd pains than the average 80 year old.

This channel continues to impress me. Great NBA videos

Khawi Leonard is my favorite player in the league when he’s healthy by far, that year on the raptors was legendary

Easily one of the top 10 defenders of all time when healthy

@hakeemolajuwon4352

Жыл бұрын

Not even close! So many better defenders that you probably don't even know about

@nevadadowns211

Жыл бұрын

@@hakeemolajuwon4352 name em

@hakeemolajuwon4352

Жыл бұрын

@@nevadadowns211 not in order: Olajuwon, David Robinson, Jordan, Sidney Moncrief, Alvin Robertson, Dennis Johnson, Rodman, Pippen, Ben Wallace, Mutumbo, Mark Eaton, Michael Cooper, Wade...

@Mashthereaper

Жыл бұрын

@@hakeemolajuwon4352 bro wade?

@hakeemolajuwon4352

Жыл бұрын

@@Mashthereaper #2 shot blocking guard of all time

Easily one of the best players in the league when healthy

@ian4inbball

Жыл бұрын

he never is tho, that’s the thing

@pipo172

Жыл бұрын

@@ian4inbball he never is in the last 2 years

@ian4inbball

Жыл бұрын

@@pipo172 ik

@genogrinberg6014

Жыл бұрын

And when is that exactly?

@fupalover

Жыл бұрын

He was the best before he got hurt by zaza pacheapshot

Cant do nothing but Respect this man game and da fact he a legend...strictly no talking and all action 🫡

Go Kahwiii! God bless u. Hope u win another championship with the clippers

Haters and critics can say what they want but one thing for sure, when he's on the court he delivers!

@libertarian4323

Жыл бұрын

19.2 points a game over his career when he plays at all. No. 92 ppg all time in the NBA, right behind the legendary George Yardly!

@cokonutraw8800

Жыл бұрын

Key word: when

@123mikey1000

Жыл бұрын

Youre talking about the lakers fans

I absolutely love this documentary

He is never shy. He is just cool. When you are so grounded and cool you natural show no emotion since nothing excites you.

Actually our basketball coach is Tyrone Shelly, a teammate of Kawhi back in SDSU.

@lisacateyes53

Жыл бұрын

Another AZTEC FOR LIFE! GO AZTECS! GO CLIPPERS!

One of my favourite players of all time

He was what Jimmy Butler wanted to be in the playofss but Kawhi is one of a kind player. Sure, he gets a lot of criticism due to his excessive load management hurting the team chemistry but when he plays, he delivers.

@essaj6617

Жыл бұрын

Nah man jimmy is a playoff superstar

@Boss3Nate

Жыл бұрын

@@essaj6617 with no rings... so is he really?

@d.columbia9603

Жыл бұрын

@@Boss3Nate mj was a playoff superstar when he was getting swept. Chips need a team point blank. Jimmy's playoff mode elevates a team that has no genuine superstar to an actual contender. That's pretty dam impressive

@Boss3Nate

Жыл бұрын

@@d.columbia9603 you're comparing him to MJ... hahahaha. Eventually you have to turn the corner... he never has. He's made one finals and that was during the pandemic. Been on plenty of teams and surrounded by enough talent to get over the top but he never has. That Philly team had plenty of talent.. even his Heat teams and a couple of Bulls teams he was on. Guys like LeBron, Giannis, Kawhi actually elevate their games to superstar level bc they win titles.

@JackahoonaLaGuna

Жыл бұрын

No matter how good Jimmy is, he’s nowhere near the level of Kawhi

I absolutely love both Jimmy Buckets and Kawhi Leonard. Broke my heart to see one eliminate the other. Honestly, Kawhi's work ethic perfectly suits Heat Culture. He should move to Miami the earliest possible, because I really need Jimmy to get a ring before he retires

11:15 the way he just grabs the ball, this mans hands are insane

The greatest prepetar defender of all time no cap🧢

@Tonyhouse1168

9 ай бұрын

What could the word “prepetar” possibly mean?

2018 Toronto Kawhi was like watching prime MJ

@ikechukwuobidike9440

Жыл бұрын

stop it

@libertarian4323

Жыл бұрын

You've got to be kidding!

@evilshawarma926

Жыл бұрын

Oh please I am a Raptors fan and this is simply ridiculous

@Cenatcenat902

Жыл бұрын

@@evilshawarma926 it really isn’t tho he literally carried them to a ring while being the best player at the defensive and offensive end and he was hitting game 7 game winners and dunking on Giannis i don’t think if you replace Kawhi with MJ in 2018 he would do much better

@evilshawarma926

Жыл бұрын

@@Cenatcenat902 nice try but no xD

Kawhi made one of the must clutch shots in NBA playoff history

The Kawhi/Raptors era was honestly one of the best moments in nba history

love dis video...❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏 forever🖐️🖐️🖐️... 💪💪💪

he just proving he's still just a role player....

2014- Spurs Finals MVP 2019- Raptors Finals MVP 2024- Clippers Finals MVP A 5 years Gap of Kawhi😊❤

At 4:10, the basketball looked like a nerf ball in his hand 😂

His face is the definition of “Load Management” in the NBA 😂

That boy is a LEGEND

Thank you, may God bless you, him, them and everyone. ❤

The fun guy of the NBA, what it do babbbbbbaayyy!!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜

He won the NBA Finals MVP on 2014 Fathers Day

@pRANOOB2-bm2rb

12 күн бұрын

there aint no way

The „Street-Clothes“ Legend

Agood team player and a good leader forward seeing him again

Kawhi is the best player when he is healthy ❤❤

Kwahi has learned the art of resting on the bench.

@mrmonkey123

Жыл бұрын

You acting like you could ever make the nba😂

@my_other_side473

Жыл бұрын

You can't be injured,. If you're in the Bench" - Master Oogway-

@elyassidris738

Жыл бұрын

if he could he wouldn’t do what kawhi is doing

@wuuren7755

Жыл бұрын

@@mrmonkey123 Find out how many games h'es played since 2019 is staggering. I know I can't make it the NBA but fans don't come to games to watch NBA stars they like sit on the bench. Maybe you do most don't...

He is basically me if my crush looked at me

@bizanagi5378

Жыл бұрын

What

It's still insane to know that no matter how great they all play, in the end when they call you a role player, it's because you do your part. Role also can stand for landing a spot in a show, end of the day play good games, because when you do, you'll get chosen to win eventually 💯

There it is one of the greatest buzzer beaters of nba playoffs history

How a shy role player became a shy part time player

So That's Why He Shows No Emotion

Oh he made it look easy when he came out of Toronto, he looked like he was dancing on the paint, the footwork was phenomenal.

Kawhi is my Guy. Hope his teammates don't choke up in the playoffs😅

He's a legend alright, right there next to Waldo.

This really shows how important networking is. He was the best high school player in the largest state by population, yet he was #48. It’s statistically improbable. You would need to imagine that NY or Il #8 would be CA’s Mr. Basketball. Clearly the guys who watched him thought he was great and the people who weren’t forced to know him, well they didn’t know he existed.

My favorite player regardless of the criticism he gets

Love this dude

His Toronto post season run is the best sports I've ever watched

Wow, its pretty remarkable how loose people are with words these day. Legend is a very strong word and its used way to liberally. This guys is not in the same group with legends of the NBA. Chill

4:41 I like the shocked face from Tim Duncan 😄

THE CLAW ! this mans the king .

Word? A legend video for this guy. Really ?

@isaiahcrowell3578

Жыл бұрын

I mean yea, despite how little he plays nowadays you can't take away what he has accomplished. 2x NBA champ, 2x Finals Mvp, 2x DPOY, he's easily a 1st ballot Hall of Famer at the end of the day with this resume

@00h8

Жыл бұрын

@Isaiah Crowell I agree he'll go to the hall of fame like Westbrook, harden, Dwight Howard but let's not put him on legend status. No one is crafting their game after his and he's not one of a kind

@pRANOOB2-bm2rb

12 күн бұрын

i mean after 2019, hes practically a legend already, even if his career got wrecked by injuries. Also, i mean (besides kobe) who else modeled their game after MJ. This just my take, please dont hate

Answer: How a role player turn into an nba legend Answer: Spurs Question: how he’s started losing it Answer: Uncle Dennis

Hugely likeable character and a real star

You my man gave us a chip, I will always love you

Not shy. He just chooses to say things when they will have a real impact. And if you get to know him he will talk to you all night. He's focused when he needs to be, when it really matters. Takeoff was like this too. I'm like this too. A lot of people are like this....

Not an nba legend but still an awesome talent. The legends you can count on only 2 Hands

@laurivaltter

Жыл бұрын

basketball is corrupt!

@laurivaltter

Жыл бұрын

NBA is fully corrupt

@matthewlee4697

11 ай бұрын

Huh???

W video like all ways nonstop sports

2:20 isnt it ironic how hes the most efficient on 3 this season

How a shy role player became an nba legend... then played 27 more games and quit playing, but watched from the luxury box.

Wouldn’t call him a legend but definitely a coveted player.. His availability is truly terrible though and that’s a huge issue

Kawhi is unbelievable when he’s healthy. He only does everything. A shame he can’t stay healthy

I love you're videos

If only he was healthy rn

The 2014 Finals was a perfect example of how stats don't tell the whole story. The stats will tell you LeBron had a great series but no he didn't. Game 3, Dwyane Wade led the Heat went on a huge run in the 3rd quarter with LeBron on the bench and when LeBron came back in in the 4th, the Spurs dominated again and won the game convincingly. Game 4, not enough urgency to start out and statistically only had one good quarter in the 3rd and was scoreless in the 4th. Even that 3rd quarter, the game was very much within reach at halftime and LeBron only got going after the Spurs went up 20. Game 5, LeBron did all his damage in the 1st quarter.

@Tonyhouse1168

9 ай бұрын

Best Finals series EVER.

They boy be cooking no cap 🔥

Kawhi is insane when not injured