What's scary is Kawhi wasn't even 100% this season

[lilteapot]

Imagine him back to his old athleticism? The numbers he would've put in this PO run would've been MJ-like.

[FKAri]

He's physically stronger than "old Kawhi". He built up strength and sacrificed his quickness. I think it was a conditioning response to the lingering thigh issues.

[brooks_thompson]

But that's the thing with him...he's never gonna be 100% except maybe for his first couple of games after a long layoff. That's fine with me, you see what it can get you if you have a good team around him. He'll be a trooper and give you his all for the playoffs, but halfway through those playoffs, he's not gonna be playing at full capacity barring a sweep and several rest days.

[bigkingsfan]

Get ready for everyone playing 60 games next year.

[brooks_thompson]

Get ready for everyone playing 60 games next year.

This is the future. Sooner than later, it'll be written into max contracts.

Meanwhile the PJ Tuckers of the league who bust their ass for $8 mil per and 38 minutes a night for 78 games will throw their hands up with indignation.