I think Kawhi's uncle has wanted him in LA for however long. When IT's hip injury/comeback/off-season trade unfolded, KL's uncle saw the window to "take the power" and sit him out and overplay the quiet card. Everything else as far as comments from Pop or Spurs teammates is salt in the wound and a result of Kawhi being mute.


. If Markelle ends up being as good as he has shown he could be then u get a star level player who has an exciting/entertaining skill set. No other move they make would help them sell tickets in the future, Markelle is one of those "fun to watch" type nikkas, Wade like with the handle, finishes, blocks, ect.



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