SAN ANTONIO – Moments after reports began to surface that Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio and has asked to be traded, some fans quickly turned on the Spurs star forward.
According to multiple reports, Leonard has “grown uncomfortable with the Spurs” and is feeling a sense of “betrayal that at this juncture appears irreparable.”
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Leonard has grown uncomfortable with the Spurs and is ready for move, league sources tell Yahoo. https://t.co/uTux1nZYHV
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 15, 2018
Kawhi Leonard isn't concerned about missing out on the supermax, sources tell ESPN. There's a feeling of betrayal that at this juncture, appears irreparable.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 15, 2018
The mixed emotions for Leonard have reportedly stemmed from how the Spurs organization handled his quadriceps injury and turned its back on him once he sought a second opinion.
Leonard, who only played nine games last season, spent a majority of the second half of the season rehabbing the injury at the National Basketball Players Association facility in Manhattan.
“Who is: Kawhi Leonard?”#JeopardySports #Spurs pic.twitter.com/v6sNAEv5Cj
— Jeopardy! Sports (@JeopardySports) June 15, 2018
It is known that the Spurs are the only NBA team that can offer Leonard a five-year, supermax contract worth up to $219 million.
Despite the contract, ESPN’s Chris Haynes reports Leonard is "not concerned about missing out on the supermax” and, if traded, his preferred destination is Los Angeles with the Lakers.
ORIGINAL STORY: Report: Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio, asks for trade
Even though ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Kawhi has “expressed nothing directly to Spurs about (his) future,” fans are letting him know they are not pleased with his decision if the reports are true.
Sources: So far, Leonard has expressed nothing directly to Spurs about future. Lakers and Clippers interest Leonard -- and both teams would move quickly to assemble packages to acquire Leonard. Spurs won't rush. Leonard and his camp had shown interest in $219M super max deal.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 15, 2018
Scroll below to check out fans' reactions after reports indicate Kawhi wants out of San Antonio:
I call this one Ka-lie Leonard pic.twitter.com/WYRJpvwXty
— Dylan (@Dylangonzalez21) June 15, 2018
Spurs shipping Kawhi off to Sacramento to show him what it really feels like to be in an unhealthy organization pic.twitter.com/Cufi3UC7j4
— Brayden (@Braydenial) June 15, 2018
Kawhi before vs. after he leaves the Spurs pic.twitter.com/jUJbftOAVh
— T (@tweetless21) June 15, 2018
Spurs fans talking about Kawhi pic.twitter.com/L3NV70xlfH
— 🍇 (@terronmorris98) June 15, 2018
If Kawhi is looking for a more stable organization, the Cavs are there for him
— 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙣 🇨🇦 (@Cavsanada) June 15, 2018
An actual photo of Kawhi telling RC Buford and Pop he wants a trade pic.twitter.com/wtRkmq5anr
— kris (@krislumague) June 15, 2018
You either die a hero or you live long enough to become a villain #Kawhi pic.twitter.com/CJ1i1Tp2HE
— Philip Rivers’ Right Arm (@Jooby23) June 15, 2018
@RemingtonCKing pic.twitter.com/xRxKmQUvlg
— Maverick King (@mavking) June 15, 2018
— Matt Sanders (@matt_sanders24) June 15, 2018
— Danny Gonzalez (@dannygo16) June 15, 2018
— Analise✨ (@analisesalinas_) June 15, 2018
Left: Kawhi Leonard angrily demanding a trade. Right: Kawhi Leonard after winning an NBA Championship. pic.twitter.com/W1FPAtur6h
— 𝐑𝐞𝐲-𝐑𝐞𝐲 🤞🏾✌🏾 (@TheNoLookPass) June 15, 2018
Did these commercials mean anything to you Kawhi??? pic.twitter.com/Lt7lcUOKZp
— j (@vbs_roach) June 15, 2018
Spurs fans: pic.twitter.com/MpYXebFqPv
— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) June 15, 2018
Literally me pic.twitter.com/FhBvl7Tnb2
— Spurs Family (@SASpursFamily) June 15, 2018
Kawhi right now pic.twitter.com/nIPtiK6IpL
— Michael Gallagher (@MikeSGallagher) June 15, 2018
Getting that Kawhi wants out of San Antonio notification gave me break up text flash backs.
— Stacey Salinas (@StaceyArguello) June 15, 2018