On May 3, 20 18 Beijing time, it was reported that the relationship between Spurs coach Popovich and Leonard had been completely shattered, and the team had begun to seek to trade Kawaii.
Kawaii was selected by the Pacers in the first round of the 20 1 1 draft and then traded to the Spurs. Under Popovich's leadership, Kawaii gradually became an all-star player with excellent offensive and defensive skills. Popovich spoke highly of him and said that he would take the place of Parker, Manu and Duncan.
Kawaii has only played nine games for the Spurs in the 17- 18 season since he was injured in the playoffs last season. Under Popovich's leadership, the Spurs scored seventh in the Western Conference in the regular season this season. During this period, the news about Kawaii was endless, and even the fans who like the Spurs were tired.
In the first round of the playoffs, the Spurs played against the Warriors. In five games, the Spurs worked hard under the leadership of Popovich, but the hooligans missed the strength of the Kawaii Spurs, and the gap between the Warriors was too big. Ade, Manu and Parker, who were loaded with bullets, could not stop the warriors from advancing. In the end, the Spurs lost to the Warriors by 1: 4.
Although the Spurs lost, their spirit deserves the respect of all Spurs fans. Popovich has led the Spurs to a super high level this season.