Why didn't Kwahi sign yesterday?

[Inquisitor95]

Does anyone really think the tax rate figures in where he's gonna sign?

 

[Moab]

He couldn't find a pen?

 

[CaptainStubing]

Building the suspense. He's a drama queen

 

[LogicMan]

I gotta say there is a lot of people who are hanging on to their seats in Clipper/Laker and Raptor ville

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Kawhi refused to meet with any team on Sunday, but he did have a meeting with Magic Johnson to discuss the Lakers before meeting with Jeanie Buss. He is paying close attention to details surrounding the Lakers and was concerned about the things he saw in the news about Pelinka and Johnson. He also is concerned about load management and the medical team and wants to be sure it is equal to what Toronto provided

 

[Wamu]

Retiring

Gonna play in China next season.

 

[Nosferatu]

He realizes the NBA is boring and unwatchable so he is off taking skating lessons so he can try and play a real sport?!?!

 

[RobToxin]

If Kawhi leaves Canada, do the Raptors retire his jersey?

Asking for a friend in Oakland....

 

[tlance]

If Kawhi leaves Canada, do the Raptors retire his jersey?

Asking for a friend in Oakland....

In all honesty they should.

He brought them a championship

 

[Robotech]

If he has decided on a team (as many suggest) why didn't he sign?
His contract will be the same wherever he signs, his income will be higher in Toronto (because of less taxation) but this doesn't seem to matter much to him, so... why didn't he sign?

Is it possible that he is expecting more teams to seek for him?

What explanations you think make sense?

I thought taxes were higher in Canada? That's news to me. Isn't Kawhi helping Canadians with universal health care. True MVP for the Canadian people.

 

[tducey]

I think he's undecided as to what he's going to do. As good as he is I say for him to take his time and to also sign in Toronto...LOL.

 

[logic]

He realizes the NBA is boring and unwatchable so he is off taking skating lessons so he can try and play a real sport?!?!

Ice dancing with the stars?

 

[Darth Dawkins]

Taxes are definitely higher in Canada. Financially it makes the most sense to stay in Toronto. MLSE is an absolute juggernaut and can and will give him whatever he wants. He's also playing in the largest market in the NBA. Yes I know NY, LA and maybe Chicago is bigger but Kawhi's market is now an entire country. Also Cali is split between what? Four teams? NY is also fractured. King of the North. Now why do I feel like I will wake up tomorrow and read he signed with the Lakers?

 

[msgkings322]

Taxes are definitely higher in Canada. Financially it makes the most sense to stay in Toronto. MLSE is an absolute juggernaut and can and will give him whatever he wants. He's also playing in the largest market in the NBA. Yes I know NY, LA and maybe Chicago is bigger but Kawhi's market is now an entire country. Also Cali is split between what? Four teams? NY is also fractured. King of the North. Now why do I feel like I will wake up tomorrow and read he signed with the Lakers?

Because that's what's probably happening?

 

[Darth Dawkins]

Because that's what's probably happening?

Maybe, dude has the best poker face ever. Absolutely unreadable.

 

[CitySushi]

He realizes the NBA is boring and unwatchable so he is off taking skating lessons so he can try and play a real sport?!?!

Try rooting for a team other than the shitty Timberwolves and I’m pretty sure your enjoyment of the NBA would skyrocket.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

He wants his moment in the spotlight and wants the entire world looking at him.

 

[msgkings322]

He wants his moment in the spotlight and wants the entire world looking at him.

Again, as I said above to the other moron, that's the literal opposite of what Kawhi is about.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Again, as I said above to the other moron, that's the literal opposite of what Kawhi is about.

Oh I know that, but you got to admit it does look that way and for the record Kobe Bryant did it the same way 20 years ago after his rookie contract was up - so it's not like we've never seen this before.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Because that's what's probably happening?

I think he will listen to all three teams before making a decision. He meets with the Clippers tomorrow according to one source. Has any one heard if he met with Jeanie Buss yet?