I am pro Mann appreciation, but I don’t understand the “save Kawhi” takes (not just here but in general). If he can’t hold up in the regular season, what makes people think he’ll hold up in the playoffs when he needs to play 35-40mina per game, against tougher defenses and will be required to play better defense himself.

I came into the season really pumped about the team we had. I felt so good, I took the Clippers overs for the season. When your team trades away your defensive depth and future draft picks for an old former all-star with no recent playoff success, then proceeds to 4 straight losses, we’re entitled to a bit of venting.

Also, I just really liked Batum and Covington. :(

Great, we gave up all of our valuable wing defenders for a washed up guard that can’t defend anyone and never shows up in the playoffs. Who is left to play defense on this team? Terance Mann can’t guard everyone!