Kenny Smith: We should give real consideration to Tyrone Lue and what hes doing this year. Without Kawhi and PG hes got them in the 8 seed Hes done the best coaching job in the NBA

During a timeout with 434 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter Kawhi Leonard is having a conversation with Ty Lue and then heads to the locker room The ESPN announcer Kawhi doesn't seem in pain does not seem to be hobbling

Orlando head coach Jamahl Mosley Luka is having an MVP type year I think he's to me the front runner in that regard You're not gonna stop him with just one or two guys it's gotta be a 5-man job every time he's on the floor He understands the game gets his teammates involved the right way

Rick Carlisle on Luka Doncic Hes the greatest player Ive ever coached

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

Kawhi Leonard thinks the Clippers chances of contending this year are over

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