He'll also have access to recreational marijuana, lol. Not that it's a hard get in the NBA...
He can get that in Cali too.
Maybe it'll come down to which city has the best weed?
He'll also have access to recreational marijuana, lol. Not that it's a hard get in the NBA...
Not sure why people think taxes are ever part of these guys decisions. At that income level, there's nothing they can't afford in Canada, New York or California that they can anyplace else.
I can't remember a time where a player didn't go to a team because of the taxes
Kawhi Leonard turned down a $220 million dollar deal. I'm guessing maximizing his revenue isn't the highest priority for him.
People who talk about the tax rates for these guys are usually trying to make a political point rather than a basketball one.
the only way they beat boston is if Kawhi achieves greatness. We shall see. Though im not counting it out. Hes proven himself already.TORONTO RAPTORS Last 5 NBA draft picks
20,20,26,27,29
They won 58 games. They added Kawhi Leonard. It has been 3 years since they picked even at 20, yet alone lower.
They play in the most watered down Eastern conference in years.
I dont know why everyone is worried about that top 20 protection of the pick. That is just silly.
Is the 2018-19 Raptors, suddenly going to be a horrible team now??
They did if they can convince Kawhi to extend his contract, otherwise they gave up a solid player and other parts to at best lose in the finals and then need to start rebuilding.
This is the best news for the Lakers, they dont need to worry about giving up any young pieces to get Kahwi now, they can now package those to add a 3rd star.
I hear they asked for the altitude as well.
1. Kawhi*Ahahahahahahahahaha. Spoiled pro athlete throws tantrum to go to LA.....Spurs ship him to another country. HILARIOUS. You reap what you sow, Kawahi
They have a really good young core, besides DeRozan and Aldridge.Agreed.
Great news for the Lakers.
Not really a huge risk for Toronto, because they knew Lowry and DeRozan weren't good enough to seriously contend. They will take their shot this year as a serious threat to the Celtics (hell, they might even be favorites), then, if they can't resign Kawhi they will look to rebuild.
San Antonio will be pretty good next year, but I think low 50s wins is probably the ceiling. They lack the upside they used to have with Kawhi. Eventually they will need to start the rebuild in earnest.
They have a really good young core, besides DeRozan and Aldridge.
DeJounte is gonna be an All-Star in a year or two. They got Derrick White, who seems to be a Spurs fan favorite as well, and he lit it up in the Summer League before getting hurt.
Not to mention guys like Chimetzie (sp?) Metu, Lonnie Walker and others. Poetl is only 22. They have some things to build on, at least.
This was all about this year. The Raptors are going for this year All In. It Kawhi wants to stay after spending a year in Toronto we can work it out if not the Raptors rebuildWhat are the chances now that the Raptors try to trade Kawhi and getting rid of Derozan was a salary dump? I'd say it's very possible.