I had hoped that Kawhi would decide to return to the Spurs, and that the strange story of his absence this season would ultimately prove to be a small hurdle in an otherwise stellar career. Prior to the media leaks of tension between Kawhi and the Spurs, all I'd ever read is that he's a soft-spoken gentleman who prefers to let his game do the talking. It's a shame to see a selfish streak running through a player of his demeanor.