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[QUOTE="jncuse, post: 3510659, member: 1969"]
I could be wrong on this, but from what I understand Kawhi / George were not friends.   They didn't dislike each other either, but they were not close.  Kawhi saw George as the piece that could help him win the title in LA.

3 things appeared to be important to Kawhi last year:
1) Playing at Home.
2) Being a top contender
3) He couldn't trust a GM to make a move for him after signing.  It had to be done before signing.

He thought he got them all via the George trade.   It's quite possible that after next season he will not be able to get all of those conditions.    The Clippers might no longer be in the top contender position, and he will not be able to force them to make a big move as they have nothing to give.

So we will see if it's all about the hometown or not, "IF" the Clips falter a bit.  I agree if it's all about home he stays, but he is someone who really wants to win so I am not certain that will be the ultimate decision.

We also need to consider his health.   For his sake, and my appreciation for him as a player with the Raptors, I hope the stays at a high level for a number of years.   But his injury seems like one that could regress quickly.   So financially he may choose not to opt out.
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