I’d still put my money on Kawhi to the Clips, fwiw. Ballmer, Jerry West and Doc v the complete shitshow that is the Lakers brass? I have no idea what makes Kawhi tick, but to the extent players care about legacy and acclaim, he has to consider the league-wide love that would come from him starting his “own team” on the Clips (even if joined by a great #2 guy like Jimmy Butler) vs. the outright scorn he’ll get from joining LeBron and AD on the Lakeshow. (Yeah, KD dealt with said scorn, but if anything that’s been a cautionary lesson.)
As for KD, wishcasting alert, but after all the sturm und drang of the past year my money is (marginally) on the Warriors. I also just think Kawhi on the Clips (with all their young talent), LeBron/AD on the Lakers, and post-Achilles KD on the Warriors would make for better competitive balance, and some ridiculously fun and fierce CA / Pacific Division battles over the next 3-4 years.
As for KD, wishcasting alert, but after all the sturm und drang of the past year my money is (marginally) on the Warriors. I also just think Kawhi on the Clips (with all their young talent), LeBron/AD on the Lakers, and post-Achilles KD on the Warriors would make for better competitive balance, and some ridiculously fun and fierce CA / Pacific Division battles over the next 3-4 years.
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