Why do Kawhi's posters seem so deflating for the opposing team?

[superduper]

When Kawhi gets his poster dunks, they're so methodical, slow, thought out, and then BAM out of nowhere like a robot dunks on two people's heads in the half court.

Meanwhile someone like Bran's dunks are good for commentator hype and BR Instagram highlights but they just don't see even remotely as deflating or impactful as Kawhi's dunks. When Kawhi gets a poster in the second half of the game, it's pretty much a game ending dagger just completely sucking the soul out of everyone on the opposing team.

Why is that?

[FKAri]

This is a very real phenomenon. There's an article I saw that covers it in some detail:


https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28033115/kawhi-leonard-dominates-4th-with-shock-and-awe

[ralph_i_el]

I think it's his demeanor. He doesn't act like it's a big deal, so in the back of your mind you're like "oh shit, he's just gonna come back and do it again".

[rawimpact]

I think attaching yourself to these players and their personality is a big part of the game. For example, with certain players like Jordan or Kobe, if someone went at them or talked smack, you almost always expect them to respond.

With Kawhi, that personal aspect to his game is non-existent... which is why so many people call him a bot.

[ralph_i_el]

I think it's his demeanor. He doesn't act like it's a big deal, so in the back of your mind you're like "oh shit, he's just gonna come back and do it again".

[MrFonzworth]

I think it's his demeanor. He doesn't act like it's a big deal, so in the back of your mind you're like "oh shit, he's just gonna come back and do it again".

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

People literally just making up shit lol

[rawimpact]

People literally just making up shit lol

The OP is asking for an opinion... this is a forum, that's what people do.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

The OP is asking for an opinion... this is a forum, that's what people do.

The OP is asking a silly question that has no basis in reality.

Appreciate you telling me this is a "forum" though. Great insight bro.

[rawimpact]

The OP is asking a silly question that has no basis in reality.

Appreciate you telling me this is a "forum" though. Great insight bro.

So what if it's silly? Why cant you just ignore it? The question is in the title...

[red1]

This is a very real phenomenon. There's an article I saw that covers it in some detail:


https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28033115/kawhi-leonard-dominates-4th-with-shock-and-awe

[baudkarma]

This is a very real phenomenon. There's an article I saw that covers it in some detail:


https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28033115/kawhi-leonard-dominates-4th-with-shock-and-awe

Nice Q-Ship there.

[90sgoat]

It's PRECISELY because Kawhi is such a methodical technical player.

Then when he goes for a poster dunk, it's just removing all hope. Like, what are you going to do when the most technically skilled, best shooter, also just dominates in the paint? The Jordan effect. Most athletic, best dunker, is also the most skilled. Game over. That's deflating.

Or with Bird, what are you going to do when the basketball savant is also the hardest working hustler on the floor? Give up! Nothing you can do. Can't outhustle, can't outskill.

With other less skilled players, you don't care, cause you'll live with them getting that ego boost, as long as they can't make the shot.

[insidehoops]

Kawhi is fairly unique in how fundamental his moves are. They're very... direct. Can almost see them coming, a lot easier than with other stars.

[ShawkFactory]

When Kawhi gets his poster dunks, they're so methodical, slow, thought out, and then BAM out of nowhere like a robot dunks on two people's heads in the half court.

Meanwhile someone like Bran's dunks are good for commentator hype and BR Instagram highlights but they just don't see even remotely as deflating or impactful as Kawhi's dunks. When Kawhi gets a poster in the second half of the game, it's pretty much a game ending dagger just completely sucking the soul out of everyone on the opposing team.

Why is that?

Don't act like you just happened to think of another individual in the moment

Loser