Kawhi was asked about Ben Simmons development from last year: “I don’t scale it out like that when I’m watching film just seeing how much better he got, I’m just trying to figure out ways to stop the Sixers. But obviously he’s got a lot betterâ€

Kawhi Leonard on what the Clippers need to become contenders I think its over now Its a fourth of the season left But every day is a day to grow A day to learn and get better So just gotta keep looking over time and see in two weeks if were getting better and see what happens from there

Bill Simmons says hed take peak Kawhi over Kevin Durant If youre talking pure talent forwards this century LeBron is 1st Its probably him Kawhi vs KD for that 2nd forward spot It might be 55-45 toward Kawhi that I would lean

Pat Bev takes Kawhi over KD all-time To be up close and personal with Kawhito see how he impacts the game on both sidesIm taking Kawhi To win two championships in two different conferences not go join the Monstars I think if you ask peers around the NBA theyll say Kawhi too

Bill Simmons questions whether Giannis is still a top 5 player and doesnt think teams should trade all their assets for him He doesnt play Hes closer to Embiid than Jokic He doesn't play He gets hurt all the time He's hurt all the time I would be really scared about this

Stephen A Smith on Ben Simmons As long as First Take is in existence Ben Simmons will catch strays Im not apologizing to a damn soul There is no bigger thief in the history of the NBA than that man If Ben Simmons runs near a basketball arena he should be arrested

Joel Embiid graciously checks on Pascal Siakams wrist after Pacers vs Sixers