Stephen Jackson on Kawhi Leonard being tested by Gregg Popovich: 'He couldn't take that s**t'
According to Stephen Jackson, who was with the Spurs during the 2012-13 season and played with Kawhi, the talented wing opposed head coach Gregg Popovich’s teachings. “He’s trying to make you a better person, but he’s going to put you in a lot of situations to test you. He did it to me, he did it to Kawhi, he did it to a lot of other people, but Kawhi couldn’t take that s**t,” Jackson said on the All the Smoke podcast. “That’s just what it was. We want to hoop, we don’t want to be in a corner, we want iso, we don’t want to run pick-and-roll.”
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Sam Amick @sam_amick
Looking back on 2023 and forecasting 2024 with @JoshuaBRobbins and @MikeVorkunov, at @TheAthletic
Dame Time in Milwaukee, OKC’s renaissance, the Joker and his reign, LeBron, Ant Man, Kawhi’s load management plot twist, Maxey’s moment and more here…
theathletic.com/5175980/2024/0… – 11:32 AM
Looking back on 2023 and forecasting 2024 with @JoshuaBRobbins and @MikeVorkunov, at @TheAthletic
Dame Time in Milwaukee, OKC’s renaissance, the Joker and his reign, LeBron, Ant Man, Kawhi’s load management plot twist, Maxey’s moment and more here…
theathletic.com/5175980/2024/0… – 11:32 AM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Ever wondered what it’s like going to battle with another NBA head coach?
I went to Memphis to watch Taylor Jenkins and the legendary Gregg Popovich duel, scheme and outwork each other.
It was awesome.
For @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5176147/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/NHE9KMN9Gq – 10:33 AM
Ever wondered what it’s like going to battle with another NBA head coach?
I went to Memphis to watch Taylor Jenkins and the legendary Gregg Popovich duel, scheme and outwork each other.
It was awesome.
For @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5176147/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/NHE9KMN9Gq – 10:33 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Talking Phoenix Suns and #NBA short:
Who should the Phoenix Suns have guarding Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, James Harden and Russell Westbrook in Wednesday night’s showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers?
My thoughts.
Full episode Thursday at @azcentral. #Suns #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/HgmRS3H1oe – 10:00 AM
Talking Phoenix Suns and #NBA short:
Who should the Phoenix Suns have guarding Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, James Harden and Russell Westbrook in Wednesday night’s showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers?
My thoughts.
Full episode Thursday at @azcentral. #Suns #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/HgmRS3H1oe – 10:00 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Can you take anything from the previous game with Memphis?
Gregg Popovich: “No different team with him. He’s amazing.”
No need to clarify who that is. – 6:34 PM
Can you take anything from the previous game with Memphis?
Gregg Popovich: “No different team with him. He’s amazing.”
No need to clarify who that is. – 6:34 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi returned, reached 13,000 career points, beat the Heat for his 13th straight time in the regular season and the Clippers won for the 12th time in 14 games espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:12 PM
Kawhi returned, reached 13,000 career points, beat the Heat for his 13th straight time in the regular season and the Clippers won for the 12th time in 14 games espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid has more 40-point games this season than
Jokic
LeBron
Dame
Tatum
Booker
Kawhi
combined. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 12:27 PM
Joel Embiid has more 40-point games this season than
Jokic
LeBron
Dame
Tatum
Booker
Kawhi
combined. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 12:27 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
For the sunrise @TheAthletic
Kawhi Leonard did not score while Heat took a 14-point lead through 14 minutes
Then scored 24 points during 36-point turnaround
theathletic.com/5174186/2024/0… Kawhi Leonard returns to start the year with a Clippers’ win – 10:59 AM
For the sunrise @TheAthletic
Kawhi Leonard did not score while Heat took a 14-point lead through 14 minutes
Then scored 24 points during 36-point turnaround
theathletic.com/5174186/2024/0… Kawhi Leonard returns to start the year with a Clippers’ win – 10:59 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Five Degrees of Heat from Monday night’s 121-104 loss to Clippers: sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/02/sho…
1. Up early, and then not.
2. Another lineup twist for the shorthanded.
3. Adebayo does his part.
4. Solid pregame, open for Robinson.
5. Heat finally get to see Kawhi. – 9:56 AM
Five Degrees of Heat from Monday night’s 121-104 loss to Clippers: sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/02/sho…
1. Up early, and then not.
2. Another lineup twist for the shorthanded.
3. Adebayo does his part.
4. Solid pregame, open for Robinson.
5. Heat finally get to see Kawhi. – 9:56 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
I can’t recall another player treating Bam Adebayo like this. Kawhi Leonard, everybody: pic.twitter.com/dPhzVEuLas – 8:18 AM
I can’t recall another player treating Bam Adebayo like this. Kawhi Leonard, everybody: pic.twitter.com/dPhzVEuLas – 8:18 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic
New year, new Kawhi
After missing 11 days due to a troublesome hip injury, Kawhi Leonard returned to action on New Year Day against the Miami Heat. And once he started scoring, the entire game flipped in favor of the LA Clippers.
theathletic.com/5174186/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/GXLotKKh2x – 3:57 AM
🆕 @TheAthletic
New year, new Kawhi
After missing 11 days due to a troublesome hip injury, Kawhi Leonard returned to action on New Year Day against the Miami Heat. And once he started scoring, the entire game flipped in favor of the LA Clippers.
theathletic.com/5174186/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/GXLotKKh2x – 3:57 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I don’t know if anyone shrieks FOUL while scoring through uncalled contact louder than Kawhi Leonard pic.twitter.com/Y3vmNDfJZt – 2:24 AM
I don’t know if anyone shrieks FOUL while scoring through uncalled contact louder than Kawhi Leonard pic.twitter.com/Y3vmNDfJZt – 2:24 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue postgame vs Heat
Touched on adjusting to Heat zone, how Kawhi Leonard looked during game, and staggering James Harden and Kawhi better after halftime pic.twitter.com/HdjLSwsqS5 – 1:58 AM
Tyronn Lue postgame vs Heat
Touched on adjusting to Heat zone, how Kawhi Leonard looked during game, and staggering James Harden and Kawhi better after halftime pic.twitter.com/HdjLSwsqS5 – 1:58 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard had 24 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals in his return. Clippers have won three straight and 12 of last 14. On top of that, Kawhi has now beaten Miami 13 straight times in regular season per @ESPNStatsInfo . He hadn’t played Miami since Feb. 2020. – 1:58 AM
Kawhi Leonard had 24 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals in his return. Clippers have won three straight and 12 of last 14. On top of that, Kawhi has now beaten Miami 13 straight times in regular season per @ESPNStatsInfo . He hadn’t played Miami since Feb. 2020. – 1:58 AM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
What was it like having Kawhi back after a four-game absence? “You seen it. You seen the performance. Both ends of the ball. Just elite,” Harden said. – 1:27 AM
What was it like having Kawhi back after a four-game absence? “You seen it. You seen the performance. Both ends of the ball. Just elite,” Harden said. – 1:27 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue said Kawhi Leonard feels good coming out of this game. Mentioned that Miami zones through second unit off their game and rotations were funky because of Kawhi minute restriction.
But then you know. 36-point turnaround. – 12:59 AM
T Lue said Kawhi Leonard feels good coming out of this game. Mentioned that Miami zones through second unit off their game and rotations were funky because of Kawhi minute restriction.
But then you know. 36-point turnaround. – 12:59 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA beats Heat 121-104. First time closing a year and opening a year with wins since 2019-20 season.
This concludes 4-game home stand for Clippers. They will not play more than 3 consecutive home games for rest of season.
But what matters is they got Kawhi back. 58.8% FGs. pic.twitter.com/U6CkLe0k1a – 12:51 AM
LA beats Heat 121-104. First time closing a year and opening a year with wins since 2019-20 season.
This concludes 4-game home stand for Clippers. They will not play more than 3 consecutive home games for rest of season.
But what matters is they got Kawhi back. 58.8% FGs. pic.twitter.com/U6CkLe0k1a – 12:51 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers take a timeout leading Miami 117-97 with 2:55 to play in this game. Fairly businesslike victory for LAC. Trailed by 14 but haven’t trailed since the first half.
Kawhi: 24/6/5 in his return
PG: 23 pts
Harden: 15/10/4
Powell: 22 pts on 9-11 shooting. – 12:46 AM
Clippers take a timeout leading Miami 117-97 with 2:55 to play in this game. Fairly businesslike victory for LAC. Trailed by 14 but haven’t trailed since the first half.
Kawhi: 24/6/5 in his return
PG: 23 pts
Harden: 15/10/4
Powell: 22 pts on 9-11 shooting. – 12:46 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard is at 31 minutes. He’s out, T Mann is in.
– 24 points (10/19 FGs)
– 6 rebounds
– 5 assists
– 4 steals, 1 block
– 2/5 3s
Kawhi should be done for the night. – 12:40 AM
Kawhi Leonard is at 31 minutes. He’s out, T Mann is in.
– 24 points (10/19 FGs)
– 6 rebounds
– 5 assists
– 4 steals, 1 block
– 2/5 3s
Kawhi should be done for the night. – 12:40 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi has 10 buckets
LA has a 106-90 lead. A 30-point turnaround.
When Heat had 14-point lead early 2nd quarter, Kawhi hadn’t scored yet.
Now
Kawhi has a game-high 24 points. Also has 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, a block. Full bag – 12:31 AM
Kawhi has 10 buckets
LA has a 106-90 lead. A 30-point turnaround.
When Heat had 14-point lead early 2nd quarter, Kawhi hadn’t scored yet.
Now
Kawhi has a game-high 24 points. Also has 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, a block. Full bag – 12:31 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard’s hip looks like it’s feeling better. He just threw down a nasty one-handed dunk where he drove along baseline and instead of putting up a reverse layup, he dunked it. He has 21-5-4 with over nine minutes left to play. – 12:28 AM
Kawhi Leonard’s hip looks like it’s feeling better. He just threw down a nasty one-handed dunk where he drove along baseline and instead of putting up a reverse layup, he dunked it. He has 21-5-4 with over nine minutes left to play. – 12:28 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Okay so Kawhi is driving baseline on Bam and going under the rim to finish yaaaammmmmsss – 12:26 AM
Okay so Kawhi is driving baseline on Bam and going under the rim to finish yaaaammmmmsss – 12:26 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nothing showcased the Kawhi rust more than missing poorly on the pullup middy, then losing his handle in the backcourt after Jaquez missed the sprint layup – 12:21 AM
Nothing showcased the Kawhi rust more than missing poorly on the pullup middy, then losing his handle in the backcourt after Jaquez missed the sprint layup – 12:21 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell outscored Heat 24-23 in 2nd quarter
Keys to beating Heat defense:
– Make your 3s, you will get plenty of attempts
– There’s no rim protection if you can get inside with Bam away
– Don’t turn the ball over, you’re not getting calls – 11:48 PM
Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell outscored Heat 24-23 in 2nd quarter
Keys to beating Heat defense:
– Make your 3s, you will get plenty of attempts
– There’s no rim protection if you can get inside with Bam away
– Don’t turn the ball over, you’re not getting calls – 11:48 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Halftime: Clippers 59, Miami 58
Clippers came back from down 14. Kawhi Leonard scored all 13 of his points in the second quarter, making 5 of his 6 shots. Only 2 LAC turnovers, compared to 7 in the first quarter. – 11:36 PM
Halftime: Clippers 59, Miami 58
Clippers came back from down 14. Kawhi Leonard scored all 13 of his points in the second quarter, making 5 of his 6 shots. Only 2 LAC turnovers, compared to 7 in the first quarter. – 11:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard has 12 points in 5 minutes. It can be that quick.
10-0 Clippers run erased Heat lead — now Heat lead 53-50 but LA is bonus. Leonard will go to FT line to add points after this timeout with 2:57 left in 1st half – 11:30 PM
Kawhi Leonard has 12 points in 5 minutes. It can be that quick.
10-0 Clippers run erased Heat lead — now Heat lead 53-50 but LA is bonus. Leonard will go to FT line to add points after this timeout with 2:57 left in 1st half – 11:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard good: puts back James Harden’s blocked layup through Kyle Lowry foul
Kawhi Leonard not so good: fell right on that hip – 11:26 PM
Kawhi Leonard good: puts back James Harden’s blocked layup through Kyle Lowry foul
Kawhi Leonard not so good: fell right on that hip – 11:26 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi Leonard missed his first two shots of the night but has made his last four — including an and-1 that saw him tumble on that left hip before getting up quickly and making the free throw. – 11:26 PM
Kawhi Leonard missed his first two shots of the night but has made his last four — including an and-1 that saw him tumble on that left hip before getting up quickly and making the free throw. – 11:26 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I feel like the Clippers always takes a quarter or two to adjust to the Heat.
Heat going zone hides their vulnerable PnR defense. But it exposes them to 3s.
We see that now. 3s by Powell and Coffey. Then Kawhi scores. Spo timeout with LA on 8-1 run
Heat lead 42-35, 7:59 2Q – 11:18 PM
I feel like the Clippers always takes a quarter or two to adjust to the Heat.
Heat going zone hides their vulnerable PnR defense. But it exposes them to 3s.
We see that now. 3s by Powell and Coffey. Then Kawhi scores. Spo timeout with LA on 8-1 run
Heat lead 42-35, 7:59 2Q – 11:18 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Kawhi scores his first basket, a 15-foot jumper to pull the Clippers to within seven, 42-35, with 7:59 left in the first half. – 11:18 PM
Kawhi scores his first basket, a 15-foot jumper to pull the Clippers to within seven, 42-35, with 7:59 left in the first half. – 11:18 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
First quarter: Heat 35, Clippers 23
Kawhi 0-2 in his return in 8 minutes. Clippers’ struggles boil down to 7 turnovers, leading to 10 points. Six Clippers have a turnover. – 11:07 PM
First quarter: Heat 35, Clippers 23
Kawhi 0-2 in his return in 8 minutes. Clippers’ struggles boil down to 7 turnovers, leading to 10 points. Six Clippers have a turnover. – 11:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Heat lead 9-8 through five minutes in LA
Kawhi Leonard missed his first two shots: a catch-shoot corner 3, and a fade in paint.
Kyle Lowry looks quite aggressive to start this one as well. – 10:48 PM
Heat lead 9-8 through five minutes in LA
Kawhi Leonard missed his first two shots: a catch-shoot corner 3, and a fade in paint.
Kyle Lowry looks quite aggressive to start this one as well. – 10:48 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Seemingly good omens for the Clippers: Kawhi is back, and Terance Mann just hit a three. – 10:42 PM
Seemingly good omens for the Clippers: Kawhi is back, and Terance Mann just hit a three. – 10:42 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 1/1
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:20 PM
STARTERS 1/1
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:20 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
STARTERS 1/1 LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:12 PM
STARTERS 1/1 LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:12 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi makes everything better
A look at net ratings for Clippers who shared the floor with Kawhi Leonard in December pic.twitter.com/q1fUuXXibW – 9:57 PM
Kawhi makes everything better
A look at net ratings for Clippers who shared the floor with Kawhi Leonard in December pic.twitter.com/q1fUuXXibW – 9:57 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Tonight will be the first time Kawhi Leonard will play against the Heat since Feb. 5, 2020. – 9:10 PM
Tonight will be the first time Kawhi Leonard will play against the Heat since Feb. 5, 2020. – 9:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight will be the first time Kawhi Leonard faces the Miami Heat since COVID hit – 9:01 PM
Tonight will be the first time Kawhi Leonard faces the Miami Heat since COVID hit – 9:01 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue politely won’t answer if Kawhi Leonard will have any restrictions tonight. So expect a minutes restriction after he missed four straight games. – 8:49 PM
Ty Lue politely won’t answer if Kawhi Leonard will have any restrictions tonight. So expect a minutes restriction after he missed four straight games. – 8:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue on Kawhi Leonard minutes restriction:
“Can’t remember. Happy New Year” 😆 – 8:48 PM
T Lue on Kawhi Leonard minutes restriction:
“Can’t remember. Happy New Year” 😆 – 8:48 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kawhi Leonard will be available to play today against the Heat after missing the last four games. Mason Plumlee also available. – 8:47 PM
Kawhi Leonard will be available to play today against the Heat after missing the last four games. Mason Plumlee also available. – 8:47 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will play tonight vs the Miami Heat – 8:47 PM
Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will play tonight vs the Miami Heat – 8:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi is playing
Mason is playing
The LA Clippers are whole
FULL CLIP pic.twitter.com/szX7lZ4BrG – 8:47 PM
Kawhi is playing
Mason is playing
The LA Clippers are whole
FULL CLIP pic.twitter.com/szX7lZ4BrG – 8:47 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Good sign. Kawhi Leonard is on the court warming up before the Heat game. – 8:35 PM
Good sign. Kawhi Leonard is on the court warming up before the Heat game. – 8:35 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Kawhi warming up…a sign of things to come? pic.twitter.com/7WI51iSk1n – 8:34 PM
Kawhi warming up…a sign of things to come? pic.twitter.com/7WI51iSk1n – 8:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard taking his spot it might be time for Full Clip pic.twitter.com/QGcJmti00w – 8:33 PM
Kawhi Leonard taking his spot it might be time for Full Clip pic.twitter.com/QGcJmti00w – 8:33 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kyle Lowry is available tonight vs. Clippers, but Caleb Martin and Josh Richardson are out.
Heat without some of its top perimeter defenders (Butler, Highsmith, Martin and Richardson) vs. Paul George, James Harden and maybe Kawhi Leonard. – 8:22 PM
Kyle Lowry is available tonight vs. Clippers, but Caleb Martin and Josh Richardson are out.
Heat without some of its top perimeter defenders (Butler, Highsmith, Martin and Richardson) vs. Paul George, James Harden and maybe Kawhi Leonard. – 8:22 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
How badly did Gregg Popovich want to fill Derrick White with confidence early in his career?
“I used to be in the mailroom,” White said, “and he would walk in and just say, ‘You belong,’ and walk out.”
My story on White’s return to SA & rise in Boston: theathletic.com/5172752/2024/0… – 6:26 PM
How badly did Gregg Popovich want to fill Derrick White with confidence early in his career?
“I used to be in the mailroom,” White said, “and he would walk in and just say, ‘You belong,’ and walk out.”
My story on White’s return to SA & rise in Boston: theathletic.com/5172752/2024/0… – 6:26 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Strong stuff here from @LawMurrayTheNU on the state of the Clippers, the lack of clarity re: Kawhi Leonard’s injury, the PG-Harden ripple effect and more, at @TheAthletic
Harden “continues to keep the team afloat.”
(And Happy New Year everyone!)
theathletic.com/5169798/2023/1… – 3:45 PM
Strong stuff here from @LawMurrayTheNU on the state of the Clippers, the lack of clarity re: Kawhi Leonard’s injury, the PG-Harden ripple effect and more, at @TheAthletic
Harden “continues to keep the team afloat.”
(And Happy New Year everyone!)
theathletic.com/5169798/2023/1… – 3:45 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Some matchup rankings headed into Heat at LA for New Year Day night
Kawhi Leonard has not played against the Heat in nearly 4 years (Feb. 2020). Maybe he comes back tonight, but expect plenty of James Harden pnr against a Heat team that struggles defending ball screens pic.twitter.com/AnD2GX7E7c – 2:12 PM
Some matchup rankings headed into Heat at LA for New Year Day night
Kawhi Leonard has not played against the Heat in nearly 4 years (Feb. 2020). Maybe he comes back tonight, but expect plenty of James Harden pnr against a Heat team that struggles defending ball screens pic.twitter.com/AnD2GX7E7c – 2:12 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
After missing the last four games, Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is questionable for tonight’s 10:30 p.m. game against the Heat with a left hip contusion. – 1:36 PM
After missing the last four games, Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is questionable for tonight’s 10:30 p.m. game against the Heat with a left hip contusion. – 1:36 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Derrick White earned lofty praise from Gregg Popovich last night via @SouichiTerada masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 11:23 AM
Derrick White earned lofty praise from Gregg Popovich last night via @SouichiTerada masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 11:23 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Gregg Popovich shared some noteworthy praise of the Celtics to reporters in San Antonio after Boston’s blowout win over the Spurs masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 10:00 AM
New: Gregg Popovich shared some noteworthy praise of the Celtics to reporters in San Antonio after Boston’s blowout win over the Spurs masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 10:00 AM
Jay King @ByJayKing
NEW STORY: Celtics’ Derrick White clearly belongs, which Spurs’ Gregg Popovich told him years ago theathletic.com/5172752/2024/0… – 2:38 AM
NEW STORY: Celtics’ Derrick White clearly belongs, which Spurs’ Gregg Popovich told him years ago theathletic.com/5172752/2024/0… – 2:38 AM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Kawhi Leonard (hip) and Mason Plumlee (MCL) are both listed as questionable for tomorrows game vs Miami. Or as Ty Lue said earlier about Kawhi “We’ll see” about his availability. – 9:37 PM
Kawhi Leonard (hip) and Mason Plumlee (MCL) are both listed as questionable for tomorrows game vs Miami. Or as Ty Lue said earlier about Kawhi “We’ll see” about his availability. – 9:37 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Clippers’ injury report for Monday vs. Heat:
Kawhi Leonard, Questionable, Left Hip; Contusion
Mason Plumlee, Questionable, Left MCL; Sprain – 9:33 PM
Clippers’ injury report for Monday vs. Heat:
Kawhi Leonard, Questionable, Left Hip; Contusion
Mason Plumlee, Questionable, Left MCL; Sprain – 9:33 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Gregg Popovich says he thinks Zach Collins (right ankle sprain) could be a 2-4 week type injury. – 9:13 PM
Gregg Popovich says he thinks Zach Collins (right ankle sprain) could be a 2-4 week type injury. – 9:13 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard (left hip) is listed as questionable to play tomorrow against Miami. Mason Plumlee (left MCL) has been upgraded to questionable. – 9:13 PM
Kawhi Leonard (left hip) is listed as questionable to play tomorrow against Miami. Mason Plumlee (left MCL) has been upgraded to questionable. – 9:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The LA Clippers report that Kawhi Leonard (hip) is questionable for the 5th straight game for New Year Day vs Heat
Mason Plumlee (knee) is upgraded to questionable – 9:12 PM
The LA Clippers report that Kawhi Leonard (hip) is questionable for the 5th straight game for New Year Day vs Heat
Mason Plumlee (knee) is upgraded to questionable – 9:12 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
“We’ll see tomorrow,” Ty Lue said of Kawhi Leonard’s status before Sunday’s practice. “Yeah, we’ll see how he comes out of this, but he is practicing today.”
Via @BA_Turner
latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 5:09 PM
“We’ll see tomorrow,” Ty Lue said of Kawhi Leonard’s status before Sunday’s practice. “Yeah, we’ll see how he comes out of this, but he is practicing today.”
Via @BA_Turner
latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 5:09 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Clippers coach Ty Lue said that Kawhi Leonard is “practicing” Sunday.
Lue also said that center Mason Plumlee was practicing. – 2:57 PM
Clippers coach Ty Lue said that Kawhi Leonard is “practicing” Sunday.
Lue also said that center Mason Plumlee was practicing. – 2:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The LA Clippers won’t have back-to-back days off again until January 17-20. Important practice.
Tyronn Lue discussed what team wants to do offensively, esp. with Kawhi Leonard back, and how the transition defense needs to be better with LA satisfied with the halfcourt defense. pic.twitter.com/UeF5s7Vrax – 2:40 PM
The LA Clippers won’t have back-to-back days off again until January 17-20. Important practice.
Tyronn Lue discussed what team wants to do offensively, esp. with Kawhi Leonard back, and how the transition defense needs to be better with LA satisfied with the halfcourt defense. pic.twitter.com/UeF5s7Vrax – 2:40 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue says that Kawhi Leonard is practicing today in full and will be questionable tomorrow for Monday night vs Heat pic.twitter.com/OJWfKF9pLj – 1:51 PM
Tyronn Lue says that Kawhi Leonard is practicing today in full and will be questionable tomorrow for Monday night vs Heat pic.twitter.com/OJWfKF9pLj – 1:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
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It is my last story of 2023, and the end of a month that turned the entire season around for the LA Clippers.
How much does Kawhi Leonard’s ongoing hip injury overshadow these events? Here’s perspective on that.
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🆕 @TheAthletic
It is my last story of 2023, and the end of a month that turned the entire season around for the LA Clippers.
How much does Kawhi Leonard’s ongoing hip injury overshadow these events? Here’s perspective on that.
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More on this storyline
“That was Kawhi. He really wanted to hoop. When the injury stuff came down, how they didn’t fight for him in public… Tony [Parker] had an injury, and Tony was out for a long time, and Kawhi never said anything. When Kawhi was out, Tony was like, ‘I had the same injury, and I came back,’ questioning if he’s really hurt on national TV. That pushed him right out the door,” the former player said. -via BasketNews / January 3, 2024
LaMarcus Aldridge on Kawhi’s conflict with Greg Popovich: “Kawhi also didn’t want to do Pop’s learning stuff. He just wanted to hoop. Not everyone wants to learn about what’s in Africa or learn the maps” -via reddit / January 3, 2024
Ohm Youngmisuk: Ty Lue says Kawhi Leonard is playing and Mason Plumlee is active tonight. -via Twitter @NotoriousOHM / January 1, 2024
Clutch Points: “Everybody knows the story about me calling my wedding off because the prenup wasn’t signed… [Mike Bibby’s] mom came in the room wiped my snot and my tears away… and told me I became a man today.” —Stephen Jackson 
(via @shobasketball) pic.twitter.com/cYfgEFmHsE -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / November 10, 2023
(via @shobasketball) pic.twitter.com/cYfgEFmHsE -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / November 10, 2023
Michael Jordan, especially early on his tenure as owner, was hands-on. He would make himself accessible to players. Occasionally, he even reminded them of why he’s, arguably, the greatest player of all time. Gerald Henderson: We were getting our ass kicked for about a week. I show up to the training room the next morning. I was a rookie so I had to get my stuff out of the way first and he’s already in there stretching and he’s got practice gear on. I said “What are you about to do, man?” He said “I’m gonna come up there and kick y’all ass.” He’s in there talking s–t for however long. He comes up there and he gets into our scrimmages. He jumped on our second team. Our first team had like Stephen Jackson, Gerald Wallace, Raymond Felton, and — who else started that year? — Boris Diaw. On our second team it was me, Derrick Brown, DJ Augustin, maybe Tyrus Thomasand somebody else. He looked like prime Michael Jordan, without the quickness and the jumping ability. But it was just all MJ work. Talking smack the whole time. -via The Athletic / October 25, 2023