Yesterday I was writing a draft for a scenario in which things went south in the summit between Leonard and the Spurs.
After the news broke that Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio, (and to preferably be sent to the Lakers) a ’what if things go south’ article isn’t needed. Things went sideways and south and apparently the relationship is beyond repair.
At this point, if all the reports are true and Kawhi is allowing his group to force a trade, if Kawhi’s group is able to maneuver to get what they want without allowing Kawhi to meet with Popovich, if we must come to terms with the fact that the last meaningful game Kawhi played was ended by the goonish foot of Zaza freaking Pachulia.