MDAV28
Well-Known Member
Unless he can provide legitimate justification, Kawhi not reporting or not playing would be subject to some pretty hefty disciplinary action by the league and the Raps (or Spurs if the trade is cancelled).
As well, he could potentially be sued by the Raptors or Spurs as well for Breach of Contract. Basically, it wouldn't be a good look for him. Consider also that if he did that just to get to LA, there will be no end of damage to his "personal brand" because few parents could justify spending so much money on merch from a weak-willed, mentally defective player that makes Rodney Hood look like Karl Malone in comparison.
I'm Team Kawhi on this. He was hurt. The narrative switching to he just didn't want to play for the Spurs last year, I can't get behind.
I don't know why anybody would think he wouldn't play for the Raptors, unless he was injured.