The Spurs have been grinding all season, and their hard work is about to pay off in a big way. Positioned to enter the playoffs as either the first or second seed, San Antonio is gearing up for a matchup against one of the play-in victors. This could set the stage for some much-anticipated revenge.
A dream playoff scenario for Spurs fans would be facing the Clippers in the first round. The Clippers, after a rocky start, find themselves in the play-in tournament but are gaining momentum. If they manage to push through, a showdown with San Antonio could be on the horizon, something the Alamo City would relish.
The Spurs and Kawhi Leonard: A Complicated History
Kawhi Leonard’s departure from San Antonio wasn’t exactly a farewell filled with applause. Many in Spurs Nation still harbor feelings about how things ended with the future Hall-of-Famer. The relationship between Leonard and the fan base remains tense, with little done to mend it.
Spurs fans savor every victory over Kawhi, and while injuries have limited their matchups, each game carries extra weight. A playoff series would be the perfect setting to settle old scores.
San Antonio has the chance to deliver the ultimate payback by swiftly eliminating Leonard’s Clippers, especially after his efforts to drag them into the playoffs. Dominating the former two-time Defensive Player of the Year and his team would be a sweet moment for the Spurs faithful.
A Chance for Spurs Fans to See Regret
Imagine Kawhi watching as his former team sweeps his Clippers in a decisive fashion. Leaving San Antonio in 2018 might seem like a decision he regrets now, especially eight years later. While the Clippers struggle into the playoffs, the Spurs are poised for a deep run.
For Leonard, despite an impressive comeback season, a matchup against the Spurs could end in disappointment. Any attempts to lead his team to victory might fall short against a San Antonio squad that appears far superior. It’s a scenario that Spurs fans might find particularly satisfying, given the history.