Kawhi Leonard is by all reports on the way out of San Antonio. The Boston Celtics and their absurdly loaded asset chest are in position to make a play for the 2014 NBA Finals MVP. Would it be a wise move?
Among all of the crazy storylines to transpire throughout the 2017-18 NBA season, the Kawhi Leonard saga in San Antonio may have been the strangest.
With a lingering quadriceps injury that no one ever really knew the severity of — including his own team — Leonard, one of the preseason MVP favorites, was kept to only nine appearances all season.
The lack of information and most importantly, the lack of Kawhi throughout the season led to rampant rumours about a disconnect between player, coach and front office. Many believed Leonard could attempt to force his way out of San Antonio in the offseason, and the San Antonio Express-News‘ Jabari Young, followed by ESPN‘s Chris Haynes, came through on Friday to deliver the Twitter bombs Spurs fans feared.
Regardless of how likely we though the move may be, the announcement is a stunner, and once more threatens to throw the balance of power in the NBA on its head. The Boston Celtics are certifiably poised to make a move and attempt to close the gap between Golden State and the chasing pack.
Via the tweet below, ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski revealed Los Angeles as Leonard’s preferred destination, but let’s not forget that Kawhi is under contract. San Antonio holds significant power in this situation, and must above all else, look after the best interests of the franchise.
San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard has Los Angeles — preferably the Lakers — at the center of his preferences for a trade destination, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 15, 2018
For Hoops Habit, I analyzed the possibility of LeBron James navigating his way to Bean Town. With this latest bombshell, it’s time to discuss the possibility of “The Claw” swapping silver and black for green and white in 2018-19.