Lawrence Frank: We were disappointed USA Basketball decided to move on from Kawhi Leonard
Ohm Youngmisuk: Lawrence Frank says Clippers were disappointed in USA Basketball’s decision to pivot from Kawhi Leonard. Frank said Leonard looked good in the first few practices and there was no setback. Frank says he understands USA has to do what it feels best but he felt Kawhi could play.
Source: Twitter @NotoriousOHM
Source: Twitter @NotoriousOHM
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
📰 @TheAthletic
The Clippers did not have a statement on Kevin Porter Jr. when he signed.
I reported last week that NBA will resume investigation on Porter, and earlier today, I spoke exclusively with Clippers president Lawrence Frank about Porter.
nytimes.com/athletic/56399… – 8:44 PM
📰 @TheAthletic
The Clippers did not have a statement on Kevin Porter Jr. when he signed.
I reported last week that NBA will resume investigation on Porter, and earlier today, I spoke exclusively with Clippers president Lawrence Frank about Porter.
nytimes.com/athletic/56399… – 8:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
In discussing Jeff Van Gundy’s addition to Tyronn Lue’s coaching staff, Lawrence Frank mentioned that JVG is “such a coaching and basketball purist” that he only wanted to be with a team “where the head coach has unbelievable security”
Lue signed long-term extension in May. – 8:02 PM
In discussing Jeff Van Gundy’s addition to Tyronn Lue’s coaching staff, Lawrence Frank mentioned that JVG is “such a coaching and basketball purist” that he only wanted to be with a team “where the head coach has unbelievable security”
Lue signed long-term extension in May. – 8:02 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lawrence Frank: “Team building for each team is going to be different with this new CBA. The ages of your best players and what they’re making impacts what you do. So we’ll look at everything, but we’re not going to be reckless.” pic.twitter.com/gm5fggLGB0 – 7:50 PM
Lawrence Frank: “Team building for each team is going to be different with this new CBA. The ages of your best players and what they’re making impacts what you do. So we’ll look at everything, but we’re not going to be reckless.” pic.twitter.com/gm5fggLGB0 – 7:50 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Part II:
Asked Lawrence Frank about who is supposed to be this team’s third scorer, while bringing up Norm and also the league having some players out there who are theoretically available
It’s about “fit within the big picture” while emphasizing flexibility post-Paul George pic.twitter.com/riNR4P2lPB – 7:47 PM
Part II:
Asked Lawrence Frank about who is supposed to be this team’s third scorer, while bringing up Norm and also the league having some players out there who are theoretically available
It’s about “fit within the big picture” while emphasizing flexibility post-Paul George pic.twitter.com/riNR4P2lPB – 7:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Asked Lawrence Frank about PJ Tucker player option.
Frank said about him and Bones Hyland that if there isn’t a pathway to play for LAC, then they will find other teams.
Both Tucker (publicly) and Hyland wanted to be traded prior to the February deadline, to no avail pic.twitter.com/BMNa1jYEgt – 7:25 PM
Asked Lawrence Frank about PJ Tucker player option.
Frank said about him and Bones Hyland that if there isn’t a pathway to play for LAC, then they will find other teams.
Both Tucker (publicly) and Hyland wanted to be traded prior to the February deadline, to no avail pic.twitter.com/BMNa1jYEgt – 7:25 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Asked Lawrence Frank about Kawhi Leonard’s treatment since last season ended.
Frank declined to discuss whether Leonard underwent a procedure on the right knee that has needed an ACL (2021) and meniscus repair (2023) but said that USA “didn’t feel as confident as we felt” pic.twitter.com/xYZQFbN6uw – 7:06 PM
Asked Lawrence Frank about Kawhi Leonard’s treatment since last season ended.
Frank declined to discuss whether Leonard underwent a procedure on the right knee that has needed an ACL (2021) and meniscus repair (2023) but said that USA “didn’t feel as confident as we felt” pic.twitter.com/xYZQFbN6uw – 7:06 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
New ESPN story: Lawrence Frank says he’s very disappointed with USA Basketball’s decision to replace Kawhi Leonard and has had talks with Russell Westbrook’s agent about the next move for the former MVP espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 6:54 PM
New ESPN story: Lawrence Frank says he’s very disappointed with USA Basketball’s decision to replace Kawhi Leonard and has had talks with Russell Westbrook’s agent about the next move for the former MVP espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 6:54 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Lawrence Frank said Clippers hired an expert to investigate Kevin Porter Jr.’s charges before deciding it was worth signing him and having him on a personal development plan. “We don’t want to downplay or minimize domestic violence. The allegations are serious.” – 4:50 PM
Lawrence Frank said Clippers hired an expert to investigate Kevin Porter Jr.’s charges before deciding it was worth signing him and having him on a personal development plan. “We don’t want to downplay or minimize domestic violence. The allegations are serious.” – 4:50 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
“We’re not going to be reckless if it affects future flexibility going further.”
– Lawrence Frank on possible high $ trade acquisitions – 4:48 PM
“We’re not going to be reckless if it affects future flexibility going further.”
– Lawrence Frank on possible high $ trade acquisitions – 4:48 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
On building out the roster, Lawrence Frank said: “Nothing’s changed with PG leaving. The goal remains the same… we expect to be highly competitive… we are not all of the sudden with Paul out, let’s run and do something reckless.” – 4:47 PM
On building out the roster, Lawrence Frank said: “Nothing’s changed with PG leaving. The goal remains the same… we expect to be highly competitive… we are not all of the sudden with Paul out, let’s run and do something reckless.” – 4:47 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Lawrence Frank also says Clippers are in contact with the agents for PJ Tucker and Bones Hyland. Frank says both want to play. He also says he has talked extensions for Ivica Zubac and Terance Mann. – 4:45 PM
Lawrence Frank also says Clippers are in contact with the agents for PJ Tucker and Bones Hyland. Frank says both want to play. He also says he has talked extensions for Ivica Zubac and Terance Mann. – 4:45 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Like Russell Westbrook, Lawrence Frank says that honest conversations are ongoing with opted in PJ Tucker to see if he can play elsewhere in the likely event that he is not back with LAC
Unprompted, brought up similar conversations with Bones Hyland. – 4:44 PM
Like Russell Westbrook, Lawrence Frank says that honest conversations are ongoing with opted in PJ Tucker to see if he can play elsewhere in the likely event that he is not back with LAC
Unprompted, brought up similar conversations with Bones Hyland. – 4:44 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
On Russell Westbrook expected not to return as a Clipper, Lawrence Frank said: “Russ is a tremendous f——— player… since the time he’s opted in and with PG leaving as well, we will continue to work with his agent to see what the next best steps are.” – 4:43 PM
On Russell Westbrook expected not to return as a Clipper, Lawrence Frank said: “Russ is a tremendous f——— player… since the time he’s opted in and with PG leaving as well, we will continue to work with his agent to see what the next best steps are.” – 4:43 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lawrence Frank: “First, Russ is a tremendous fucking player”
Confirms that he is working with his agent to figure out if there is a better fit for him. – 4:42 PM
Lawrence Frank: “First, Russ is a tremendous fucking player”
Confirms that he is working with his agent to figure out if there is a better fit for him. – 4:42 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Asked about Kawhi Leonard’s knee and camp, Lawrence Frank says Leonard is expected to be ready for Clippers training camp. – 4:41 PM
Asked about Kawhi Leonard’s knee and camp, Lawrence Frank says Leonard is expected to be ready for Clippers training camp. – 4:41 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
“If there wasn’t a new CBA, Steve would pay everyone.”
– Lawrence Frank – 4:40 PM
“If there wasn’t a new CBA, Steve would pay everyone.”
– Lawrence Frank – 4:40 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lawrence Frank: “You have to be honest with your players, we’re trying to win a championship…”
Mentioned that Clippers only had one healthy postseason with both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard despite what they traded to bring that duo together – 4:39 PM
Lawrence Frank: “You have to be honest with your players, we’re trying to win a championship…”
Mentioned that Clippers only had one healthy postseason with both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard despite what they traded to bring that duo together – 4:39 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lawrence Frank: Team building is very different when your best players are in their 30s. – 4:36 PM
Lawrence Frank: Team building is very different when your best players are in their 30s. – 4:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lawrence Frank says that conversations with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George started in June 2023, under the premise of Clippers needing more help — “We weren’t good enough” – 4:36 PM
Lawrence Frank says that conversations with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George started in June 2023, under the premise of Clippers needing more help — “We weren’t good enough” – 4:36 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Lawrence Frank says Clippers were disappointed in USA Basketball’s decision to pivot from Kawhi Leonard. Frank said Leonard looked good in the first few practices and there was no setback. Frank says he understands USA has to do what it feels best but he felt Kawhi could play. – 4:35 PM
Lawrence Frank says Clippers were disappointed in USA Basketball’s decision to pivot from Kawhi Leonard. Frank said Leonard looked good in the first few practices and there was no setback. Frank says he understands USA has to do what it feels best but he felt Kawhi could play. – 4:35 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
L Frank: “I get it from USAB’s perspective, no one has a crystal ball”
Says he was encouraged by what he saw from Kawhi Leonard – 4:33 PM
L Frank: “I get it from USAB’s perspective, no one has a crystal ball”
Says he was encouraged by what he saw from Kawhi Leonard – 4:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lawrence Frank is addressing the media pic.twitter.com/OOKCCjb4YC – 4:30 PM
Lawrence Frank is addressing the media pic.twitter.com/OOKCCjb4YC – 4:30 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Kawhi Leonard is easily the best American player not to play for the USA since its team features NBA guys.
Who are the others?
hoopshype.com/lists/the-best… – 12:59 PM
Kawhi Leonard is easily the best American player not to play for the USA since its team features NBA guys.
Who are the others?
hoopshype.com/lists/the-best… – 12:59 PM
More on this storyline
Law Murray: Lawrence Frank responding to @NotoriousOHM on Kawhi Leonard knee and USA Basketball decision pic.twitter.com/WnAZCbnTtj -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / July 15, 2024
Law Murray: Lawrence Frank says that Kawhi Leonard is expected to be ready for camp. Declined to get into specifics about the treatments Leonard has undergone since the end of the Clippers season. -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / July 15, 2024
Law Murray: Lawrence Frank says that USA basketball made the decision to replace Kawhi Leonard and that he was disappointed with what happened… Frank said that he told USA they should give him more time “We wanted Kawhi to play, Kawhi wanted to play… very disappointed.” -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / July 15, 2024