How A Shy Role Player Became An NBA Legend

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  • @LanceVance81
    @LanceVance81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4617

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

    • @Greg.hernandez87
      @Greg.hernandez87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      Well said. He’s super overrated

    • @quary1530
      @quary1530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +615

      @@Greg.hernandez87 still already a first ballot hof 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @Trell-tu8cr
      @Trell-tu8cr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +261

      @@Greg.hernandez87 just be talkin

    • @ry_an.
      @ry_an. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

    • @goatedpotato2219
      @goatedpotato2219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      @@ry_an. is ad overated too?

  • @BigKettleBoy
    @BigKettleBoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1305

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

    • @jermaineg7617
      @jermaineg7617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Wish he stayed tbh

    • @boning2991
      @boning2991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      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
      @jjlim2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @IN-pr3lw
      @IN-pr3lw ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jermaineg7617 Idk why he ever left

    • @libertarian4323
      @libertarian4323 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@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.

  • @jason_berns
    @jason_berns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1006

    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
      @aigeee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      fr

    • @libertarian4323
      @libertarian4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @jason_berns
      @jason_berns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

    • @libertarian4323
      @libertarian4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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
      @jason_berns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@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.

  • @ronnie3613
    @ronnie3613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2211

    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
      @hamzahhameed778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      still has more chips

    • @bigredracecar27
      @bigredracecar27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +193

      That's why Zaza should be hated forever

    • @TheHeadincharge
      @TheHeadincharge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Tethloach1
      @Tethloach1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@bigredracecar27 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
      @gjl4101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@bigredracecar27 don’t forget Giannis Attackyourankle

  • @KyleWatters71
    @KyleWatters71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +377

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

    • @dannymcguire3623
      @dannymcguire3623 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @matthewlee4697
      @matthewlee4697 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @JohnMichaelDelaCruz-gy6ji
      @JohnMichaelDelaCruz-gy6ji 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @cheesesteakphilly
      @cheesesteakphilly 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @kidocorn1524
    @kidocorn1524 ปีที่แล้ว +96

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

    • @mtndew4746
      @mtndew4746 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

    • @takiyahcallahan2122
      @takiyahcallahan2122 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      💪🏾

  • @Koum_Bets
    @Koum_Bets ปีที่แล้ว +106

    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
      @debbiebrantley61 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love his laugh lol

    • @Htiy
      @Htiy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He wouldve been the perfect raptor

    • @titoyeshon
      @titoyeshon 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Logiwrld2947
    @Logiwrld2947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +538

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

    • @LilGre
      @LilGre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @JacqueNBASports (JakeNBAorNFL) pete?

    • @synapse913
      @synapse913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LilGre zahut

    • @616x47
      @616x47 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@synapse913 HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

    • @doctordark3527
      @doctordark3527 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What?

    • @LilGre
      @LilGre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @JacqueNBASports (JakeNBAorNFL) oh yeah🐐

  • @abrahamramirez7239
    @abrahamramirez7239 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    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 😩

  • @friendlyneighborhoodtoaste8216
    @friendlyneighborhoodtoaste8216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    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
      @triptychlux ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

  • @NH-st2uh
    @NH-st2uh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +798

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

    • @OfcitzJayden
      @OfcitzJayden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ong

    • @ItIsYouAreNotYour
      @ItIsYouAreNotYour 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @3rr1k_
      @3rr1k_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @javathehut2700
      @javathehut2700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He won’t 😂😂😂

    • @NH-st2uh
      @NH-st2uh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @YvngGoat_
    @YvngGoat_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +169

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

    • @J-God_1999
      @J-God_1999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Right

    • @chilled99
      @chilled99 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @thesaviorkey1
      @thesaviorkey1 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @marcuscastillo514
    @marcuscastillo514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    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.

  • @112233JORDAN
    @112233JORDAN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Dude beat superteams. Played both sides. Legend

    • @laurivaltter
      @laurivaltter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @nayeemquraishi6483
      @nayeemquraishi6483 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Really...man stopped 2 three peats from happening

    • @owensdagoat
      @owensdagoat ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @matthewlee4697
      @matthewlee4697 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @Internal_Sight
    @Internal_Sight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    That laugh still takes me out today 🤣 love Kawhi

  • @Celtic4ever
    @Celtic4ever ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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

  • @Terror832
    @Terror832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +351

    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
      @hakeemolajuwon4352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @Takitoess
      @Takitoess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +179

      @@hakeemolajuwon4352 old head

    • @hakeemolajuwon4352
      @hakeemolajuwon4352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Takitoess 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
      @pritamthakuria2156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @ObeseGorilla229
      @ObeseGorilla229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

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

  • @winstonsmiths2449
    @winstonsmiths2449 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    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

  • @2ClutchCorey
    @2ClutchCorey ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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

  • @kyrars6724
    @kyrars6724 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @backnunAndy
    @backnunAndy ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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
      @chilled99 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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.

  • @greatmusic2555
    @greatmusic2555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

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

  • @gthedragon17
    @gthedragon17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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
      @Amick44 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ExcaliburSonictheKing
      @ExcaliburSonictheKing 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@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
      @Amick44 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @ExcaliburSonictheKing
      @ExcaliburSonictheKing 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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
      @Amick44 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @castlewhite1577
    @castlewhite1577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

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

  • @jjgy6788
    @jjgy6788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    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
      @No-oz1ek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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
      @Balmighty7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @arz563
      @arz563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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
      @laurivaltter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      nba is fully corrupt

    • @laurivaltter
      @laurivaltter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      look into something else

  • @turtleisland6245
    @turtleisland6245 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @LeopardIrbis1
    @LeopardIrbis1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Easily one of the best players in the league when healthy

    • @ian4inbball
      @ian4inbball 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      he never is tho, that’s the thing

    • @pipo172
      @pipo172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ian4inbball he never is in the last 2 years

    • @ian4inbball
      @ian4inbball 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pipo172 ik

    • @genogrinberg6014
      @genogrinberg6014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And when is that exactly?

    • @fupalover
      @fupalover 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was the best before he got hurt by zaza pacheapshot

  • @DonovanLeflore
    @DonovanLeflore ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @cubenba6046
    @cubenba6046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

    • @Vastatio
      @Vastatio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @user-gc2ln8fy1f
      @user-gc2ln8fy1f ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@Vastatio not true

    • @RicardoColocar
      @RicardoColocar ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @auldonor350
    @auldonor350 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @multiyapples
    @multiyapples ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Rest In Peace to Kawhi’s dad.

  • @thebeefaugh
    @thebeefaugh 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @vinsane310
    @vinsane310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

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

  • @AaronLewis06
    @AaronLewis06 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @libertarian4323
      @libertarian4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @cokonutraw8800 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Key word: when

    • @123mikey1000
      @123mikey1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Youre talking about the lakers fans

  • @randomdude6276
    @randomdude6276 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @chrisevans9669
    @chrisevans9669 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @xxxxbigrich5752
    @xxxxbigrich5752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    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
      @rockycheng7929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @David28311 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @MichaelSevilla97 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @DKtrek21
    @DKtrek21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    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
      @essaj6617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Nah man jimmy is a playoff superstar

    • @Boss3Nate
      @Boss3Nate 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @d.columbia9603
      @d.columbia9603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@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
      @Boss3Nate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
      @JackahoonaLaGuna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @Kevinschart
    @Kevinschart ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @uropy
    @uropy ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @SneakGod100
    @SneakGod100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @long_strong8843
    @long_strong8843 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He's had such a great career. Two DPOYs, two of the best rings

  • @raoulhery
    @raoulhery 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @kbob9625
      @kbob9625 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JamesMiller-lb3sk
    @JamesMiller-lb3sk ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @MrCody6925
    @MrCody6925 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Legendary player, Legendary laugh. 😂

  • @Vinthechad
    @Vinthechad ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ahmedjr794
    @ahmedjr794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The greatest prepetar defender of all time no cap🧢

    • @Tonyhouse1168
      @Tonyhouse1168 ปีที่แล้ว

      What could the word “prepetar” possibly mean?

  • @jovinprime
    @jovinprime 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @chesscourselearn8109
    @chesscourselearn8109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    the guy the star the bench man

  • @kawaranai9743
    @kawaranai9743 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @SWCMB
    @SWCMB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @lisacateyes53
      @lisacateyes53 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Another AZTEC FOR LIFE! GO AZTECS! GO CLIPPERS!

  • @pen6410
    @pen6410 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    13:04
    Damn look how small the ball looks 😂

  • @rdr33
    @rdr33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

    • @libertarian4323
      @libertarian4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's not shy, he's soft.

    • @rangerheir5821
      @rangerheir5821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @libertarian4323
      @libertarian4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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
      @kingdribs9286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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
      @libertarian4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @sakiiwata5586
    @sakiiwata5586 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kawhi is the best player when he is healthy ❤❤

  • @ayupeobad1875
    @ayupeobad1875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Kawhi Lenard is a beast

  • @ext8023
    @ext8023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Leviathan_1.0
    @Leviathan_1.0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

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

  • @scarletozzy8937
    @scarletozzy8937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @kerwinrodriguez7750
    @kerwinrodriguez7750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my favourite players of all time

  • @joshuawoodard6998
    @joshuawoodard6998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He's a great talent with little to no leadership qualities. He doesn't show emotion. He doesn't seem to uplift his teammates. He just plays well and that's it.

  • @nicholasaustin2717
    @nicholasaustin2717 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @karu6111
    @karu6111 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @wuuren7755
    @wuuren7755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kwahi has learned the art of resting on the bench.

    • @mrmonkey123
      @mrmonkey123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You acting like you could ever make the nba😂

    • @my_other_side473
      @my_other_side473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @elyassidris738
      @elyassidris738 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @wuuren7755
      @wuuren7755 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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...

  • @mason_walls910
    @mason_walls910 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 💯

  • @typsyk.capone2916
    @typsyk.capone2916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I absolutely love this documentary

  • @OnlyTheStrongSurvive416
    @OnlyTheStrongSurvive416 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Being from Tdot! He was a true legend on the Raptors!! 💯 10:47

  • @c.jarmstrong3111
    @c.jarmstrong3111 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @billybadass7718
    @billybadass7718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jasonblazee
    @jasonblazee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He won the NBA Finals MVP on 2014 Fathers Day

    • @pRANOOB2-bm2rb
      @pRANOOB2-bm2rb 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      there aint no way

  • @JoseRodriguez-di2gk
    @JoseRodriguez-di2gk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This dude is badass 🏀 player.
    He deserves another championship with the Clippers.

  • @sotelopackoy3688
    @sotelopackoy3688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @Terror-24-8
    @Terror-24-8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just imagine being his dad, excited to go to your son's game after a hard day and some random mf points a blicky at you.

  • @Ketamin_Kemal
    @Ketamin_Kemal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The „Street-Clothes“ Legend

  • @long_strong8843
    @long_strong8843 ปีที่แล้ว

    He's such a great player when he’d healthy. He had some of the best ways to win rings ever

  • @timsquiresostrafinefoods5396
    @timsquiresostrafinefoods5396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How a shy role player became a shy part time player

  • @Carj863
    @Carj863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite player regardless of the criticism he gets

  • @ThatDudeTonyB
    @ThatDudeTonyB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That boy is a LEGEND

  • @Game_IT
    @Game_IT ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @chrishamilton1189
    @chrishamilton1189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @marcangelomendoza2737
    @marcangelomendoza2737 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey nonstop one day I'll be in ur video being the 1st filipino basketball player I promise that

  • @azrielnguyen9586
    @azrielnguyen9586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @ProfilePicture420
    @ProfilePicture420 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I honestly think that Kawhi's not getting enough credit then he deserves. I'm a die-hard Clippers fan, and Kawhi has gotten the Raptors and the Spurs a championship. And he is going to do the same with the Clippers in a few years. God bless Kawhi!

  • @spudmuncher113
    @spudmuncher113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He is basically me if my crush looked at me

  • @ABC-cf8pv
    @ABC-cf8pv ปีที่แล้ว

    my big bro said "he is a legend because of how rare we see him play him now" 😭
    once in a blue moon bruh

  • @bandjolyn
    @bandjolyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @raymondfranke154
    @raymondfranke154 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It sounds like the Spurs medical staff didn't assess the injury properly and the distrust became a real problem. The Raptor management and medical staff had a better read of the situation. For the one year he was up here, he was a total pro, he didn't mail it in, he played hard, total respect.

  • @J-God_1999
    @J-God_1999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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....

  • @almafregoso4505
    @almafregoso4505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @JC-nd5ye
    @JC-nd5ye 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So That's Why He Shows No Emotion

  • @kingjaydenmvp
    @kingjaydenmvp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @showtimenick824
    @showtimenick824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @warpspeed9877
    @warpspeed9877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeap...a legend. Like the mythical monocerous.Everybody talks about it but nobody has actually seen it

  • @JonathanLondonTV
    @JonathanLondonTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @fitofito1001
    @fitofito1001 ปีที่แล้ว

    He could end up to be one of the top 10 all time if he stayed healthy. Unlike many fake superstars who accumulate many points but cannot win games, He is a true winner.

  • @CraziRocka
    @CraziRocka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @long_strong8843
    @long_strong8843 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @thuggwaffle8825
    @thuggwaffle8825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @timothywayne3813
    @timothywayne3813 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In his rookie season the Claw only averaged about 24 minutes a game, but he led his team in steals.

  • @wilhelmroentgen7987
    @wilhelmroentgen7987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    a legend doesnt sit out games for no reason.

  • @anonymousgara8415
    @anonymousgara8415 ปีที่แล้ว

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