The Secret Behind Kawhi Leonard's Uncle Dennis
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2019
- If you're watching this video, you've probably heard of Kawhi Leonard's mysterious Uncle Dennis. He quickly rose to become been one of the most famous headline-grabbing family members of NBA ballers these past few years. He was allegedly instrumental in Kawhi's time with the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors and his signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. Quite frankly, he’s right behind LaVar Ball. Here's the secret behind the man.
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When you stop letting people take advantage of you...you might be labeled 'difficult'.
Took it right out of my mouth
Realest shit I ever read.
I agree completely. It's like they want you to shut up and dribble. I don't see any problem. Media always says this with black athletes. It's not a problem when crazy uncles or fathers of white players. Especially in the NFL. Kudos to the Uncle
Exactly
I love this shit
Kawhi uncle is clearly a very successful man before kawhi was in the nba, and is clearly helping kawhi invest his money so he isnt broke when he retires.
Kawhi couldn't go broke if he tried
h1ph0pjunk1e Yes very successful, but with crooked Ink. Maybe not everyone but a lot of people who know him will explain to you how he had stepped on a lot of people to get what he wanted, just stating the facts anyone that does research closely well find this out. Not trying to bash the man but he is getting a lot of credit for the move. And it wasn’t the spurs choice to get rid of Kawai they still want to Kawai , But if the spurs didn’t make the move they would’ve been stuck with nothing. Everything I’m telling you guys you can look it up if you slowly research what I’m saying you’ll know I’m right I cannot make this up. I love this game too much To lie to all You real fans. Everyone deserves to know the real truth. And if you interview the man naturally he’s going to deny it what type of person with that mentality is going to admit he’s crooked.
Everything you said is irrelevant. Kick rocks
He still drives the car he had in college
He just looking out for his nephew... bloodline, helping sis out... that all... family...
Straight goods
Exactly. The brother of your mom/ uncle is your second dad. What’s the difference.
L E it’s the media talkin bull, trying to make fake news and cause problems
STACK MASTER I know. He protects him. If KD had an uncle like that he would not have allowed him to play and injure himself further.
Khawi's uncle is milking him for his monies to late will be the cry remember I said that today..kwahi is old enough to see the difference..secondly am of the belief that kwahi's uncle had kwahi's father killed to be where he is today.
Most black men be lacking that Male figured at home, thanks to Uncle Dennis for stepping up to the plate and help raise a stand up man.
Not black guys in Africa
@@sarahjustice526 yes there is my sista, maybe not in the level we have here in the so-called Western Civilization, but they do have fatherless boys raising in the motherland of AFRIKA.
Most STFU you clown
be watching to much tv or dont know many black people
His dad died when he was in high school. His father was involved in his life upto that point
That's what the media wants you to believe!!
I was saddened that his dad had been killed.....bless Uncle Dennis for looking out for him.....
They always label a person as being "difficult" when said person won't allow the athlete to be exploited. Same thing happened with Richard and the William's Sisters. How'd that turn out?
Oh my oh my. Yeppp
Don’t forget Mayweather w/Bob Arum. Same old story time and time again... they’ll call you difficult if you don’t let them exploit you and they’ll call you aggressive if you pushback against their b.s... some pathological shit
The Williams dropped they dad
nonnegotiable = difficult
he has balls and 🧠
We all need uncle like him. Kawhi is lucky to have him. If only kd had someone like uncle Dennis.
He does...KD just didn't listen
I was thinking the same thing about KD. if he had an uncle like that he would not have step on the court in the finals. Guaranteed
i wish all uncles in the world are like that 🙂
Kawhi has acted like a full-grown man through all of this. He's made no excuses and hasn't whined about anything. If that's at least partly from Uncle Dennis' influence, then I say, Thank you Uncle Dennis. Kawhi is a breath of fresh air in the sports world.
The Uncle is the best thing that ever happened to Kawhi.
Exactly&Kawhi is celebrating his Championship today.......This is to good
@@MrAnderson610Exactly&He should be paid top pay
I believe he's sincere and is looking out for his nephew best interest or success
Kawhi is what happens when responsible MEN raise young black men. Mothers alone, can't control their kids after they hit puberty. They need fathers to discipline the sons and protect the daughters. Kawhi was lucky he had a good uncle and older cousin looking out for him. The black family structure needs strong backup role players(grandfathers, uncles, older cousins, inlaws) to step up when fathers aren't around. Even the successful sons of single mothers(LeBron, KD) end up behaving like women instead of men. God Bless Kawhi, Uncle Dennis and their family.
Yes sir 👍🏾
Well said, very true
Partially right. Kawhi's dad did most of the wonderful job leading Kawhi to early basketball career to being a stand up man.
Now that’s the truth brother, well said.
@@yangjianhunt I'm sure Kawhi's father was a great role model for him but this video is about Uncle Dennis. Keep in mind Kawhi's parents were divorced when he was young and not living together during his teenage years. Mark Leonard wanted Kawhi to play football which he did until his freshman year. Kawhi wanted to transition to basketball and his father supported that decision. A year later his father was murdered at their car wash. At 16, many young men can go sideways without a father figure but imagine dealing with your family member getting MURDERED. Those years between the ages of 16-19 were probably the most formidable years of this young mans life. I'm just saying it was good that his uncle and cousin helped finish the foundation for Kawhi's youth(that his father wasn't able to}.
Man people need to stop hating on Dennis. He is a father figure to Kawhi since he lost his dad. The media is so evil with their rumors.
He's blessed to have this man in his life to help guide him through his journey. So many vultures out there ready to mislead and prosper off his talent and fortune. Look at all the other players that didn't have someone in their corner who end up broke. Character assasination is the last resort of desperate people.
This guy is lucky to have his uncle. They are countless so called financial managers licking their chops, waiting to steal, I mean manage these young black athletes money.
On this Father's day, it is important for men to realize that being present in their children's life is key to generational success.
A positive role model in the family is always important. We need more of this Uncle in NBA, NFL and across communities.
The whole video basically said Kawhi busines partner is being denigrated as a problem because he is blocking them from controlling Kawhi. Uncle Dennis will make Kawhi millions even though I don't think Kawhi cares that much about money other than philanthropy and value. Kawhi still drives a couple of 20 year old cars that costs less than he makes a minute. Black businesses get recognized differently from white businesses, Kawhi and his Uncle who is educated and accomplished will build a legacy for their family and set up a money stream for years to come even after he finishes playing basketball.
Kawhi is not a deceiver or liar and if you act like he is, he will be done with you without much conversation.
When you hear kawhi speaks it's all about getting better and winning championships to do that it takes focus and dedication and seeing what he already accomplish is because of the people he surround himself with
💓💓
How come every time a black man raises his family the right way and don’t buckled to corporate greed, that black man is difficult, or a problem, etc? Let’s just say it, some people don’t want to see black people thrive in business and have generational wealth.
joke
A strong black man is always looked at being difficult...big props to u and your uncle
We all need an uncle Dennis, when the sharks come running. Sharks have uncle charlies on their side, so we need Dennis.....lmao
It's good to see a older Black man, especially a family member, step up to mentor a younger Black man in time of need . Something that is rare in some Black families . ( least he aint begging for money like some relatives when a family member become famous and successfully!!
If he was white they would say he has a power agent. Also him being difficult got Khawi a second finals mvp. Being difficult has set him up to get the max contract. Being difficult has paid off very well for him.
Uncle Dennis is NOT a headline grabber and he's NOTHING like LaVar Ball. Has anyone ever heard him speak?
I wouldn't be surprised if Kawhi and Uncle Dennis have the same temperament. It happens a lot in extended family.
@@erickim6533 True, dude is low key, under the radar.
I'm just glad he's out of San Antonio. he was never a spur, he's about his own brand and we're seeing more and more of that as time progresses.
Too Bad KD doesnt have a uncle like Uncle Dennis.
I love these mini-documentaries!
Thats messed up. Heres a man who clearly built himself up into a huge success before Kawhi was even born and he still gets labelled as some kind of opportunist. Kawhi needs strong family around him who have his back. He doesn't need NBA analysts and agents trying to scrounge their own livings off of speculating about second hand information.
At the end of the day, all you have is family. If the man never display any ill will, there is no reason to let outside voices destroy what they have going. All the opinion heads wasn't there for Kawhi throughout his father's death , but his Uncle was, so to hell with all of the outside noise.
Well done👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
uncle dennis loves his nephew and looks out for him
He looks out for his money...I believe kwahi uncle had Kawhi's father murder to find himself where he is at the moment the truth will surface at the right time
His Uncle Dennis is his handler. Kawhi Leonard was made in a lab using Jordans DNA. He isn’t an exact copy, and they didn’t get the social cues right, but they still did a great job with him.
Awesome BFA💕
Tar and feather the BLACK MAN, Uncle Dennis who is looking out for his nephew's best interest, but glorify the (football) Bosa's father who is looking out for the best interest of his sons. Double standard? You decide! Me think KD should have had an Uncle Dennis to give him sage advice!
It all came full circle and we all see the end rusults! Salute unk!
Hope he is great uncle. Please dont disappoint ur nephew or rob him.
Had he not listened to his uncle, he would be like KD, trying to play on an injury too soon, only to get reinjured.
Kwahi the calm man on court❤
Somebody has to have his back
It's important to note that the Spurs asked Indiana to draft Leonard if he would still be available in the 15th spot. Indiana wanted Hill that bad as they felt he was a crucial piece for them to contend.
The Spurs new the talent they were looking for. They didn't just guess. They did their homework and the Pacers simply had no idea who the kid even was.
I wish KD had an uncle Dennis.
Me two
Me three
Me four. Hehehe. But yes me too
Well I guess it work cause now Leonard is a champion
He been a Champion 😂 what u mean now 😂
If getting him out to win in Toronto is called difficult...I am in for It! He got the job done.
Thank you for this unbiased video explaining uncle dennis' role in shaping who kawhi is.
Uncle Dennis is d second mvp. His desire not to take the nonsense got his beloved nephew to say he ain't playing whiles injured and which ultimately got him traded and guess what it brought a whole nation a championship. So we need more uncle Dennis" around. I take off my hat for u Uncle Dennis.
Just met this guy at the hotel I work at. Seemed very nice
The Spurs wanted to do Kawhi like the warriors did KD but thanx to uncle Dennis that didn't happen!!!
Coach Pop has no one to blame but himself. Coach Pop is a control freak and always wants to be the center of attention like Lavar Ball. Kawahi Leonard is the superstar. Coach Pop is not a superstar. If this were any other coach they would have been fired for losing a superstar like Kawahi Leonard. There has always been a double standard in the NBA. Believe it accept it it's reality not fantasy.
@Mark W Especially when that team is still paying you $18 mil to sit out an entire season with a "thigh contusion".
@@hideki1064, Do you think injured players should not be paid their full salary?
Uncle dennis look just like bernie bickerstaff senior
Victim of Code...nice
I just love all the positive comments. Way to go Kawhi and the Raptors. This has to be dream come true for him. A Cinderella story. Sat out a season, goes to a new team, doubted and talked about by former spurs players and then win a championship when he returns and finals MVP.......again. He’s my favorite player. Not for just what he does on the court but he he carries himself off and on the court. Very unselfish superstar. Much love Kawhi. All he wants to do is win.
I wish I had a uncle Dennis
Same as Vanfleet his father got shot too when he was young.
The spurs have never and would never have rushed Leonard. He was the future of the franchise. The Spurs, along side the Suns, have one of the most respected medical and training staffs in the NBA. Leonard wanted to play in his home town, and he definitely wanted a bigger market to make endorsement deals.
The idea that Leonard left because of something the spurs did is ridiculous. They treated him like a king. It was only when Leonard and Uncle Dennis' motives were discovered that the organization turned on them.
Leonard screwed the spurs. To think otherwise shows a lack of understanding. The spurs were not trying to take advantage of him. They were offering him more salary than any other team. They were hustling to build a winning roster for the next decade. They had developed him from a player with basically no offensive game, to the best 2 way player in the NBA.
And he wanted out.
2 time mvp 2 time champion...nuff said!
That's right dear
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Didnt know duke dennis was related to kawhi leonard
F.B.I Investigator you do now clown
One thing this video doesn't address is that Uncle Dennis could just be learning the trade of being a manager to protect Kawhi, as managers have a terrible history with athlete's. He doesn't have any more clients.
So.
Usually there’s a white guy the players don’t know making financial decisions for players. These are not ghetto hoodlums. These are intelligent ppl making their own moves. Right on.
So Uncle Dennis was looking out for his Nephew good on him.. Now I hope he makes the decision to stay in Toronto because Canada has given something the other teams haven’t ..respect...
Uncle just making sure the family stay rich long after him and kawhi are gone
Uncle Dennis is about that, I would take Uncle over any quack any day. Go Uncle Dennis, It looks like it worked for Kawhi so far so good. maybe KD should have had an uncle Dennis, someone with business savvy to do his negotiations.
Uncle Dennis is the real deal. Looking out for his nephew.
What does KL have to say....
Who cares as long as KL is well taken care od
Only if KD had an uncle Dennis......
What ever they did they did it right good for Leonard and his family
People said the same about Levar Ball
He is rich now, uncle scroooooooge. Thatss the uncle we all want. Whatever he does, its been working. U cant trash what works
Who’s here after this uncle Dennis got a whole lawsuit
Uncle Dennis owe me $200
Wow....well....other ethnic families call it 'the family business' and we have no problem with it.
Kawhi's ethnic group of people are often told to not make excuses and to do for yourself....rite???
I like their blueprint for success.
5 MORE YEARS
How come its gets like this with superstars with No fathers............Should Kawhi trust the organization dot dot dot lol............He proved A lot of people wrong and he did it like a man
I hope illuminati don't mess with uncle Dennis
You lost me with Pippen. Batman does not get his powers from Robin.
things seem to be working alright for Kawhi so far - if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Any black man going against the grain is difficult. Kudos to uncle
Uncle Dennis
Is it possible that uncle drew would steer him to Jersey/Brooklyn, a khawi Leonard and kyrie Irvin duo, uncle is in Jersey and kyrie is from Jersey, its league recognized that Brooklyn is an up and comming good talent, good shooting, solid front office, respectable defence, and money to spend, player development is obvious, they were problems for philly in the playoffs, they would have to beef up the front court but that's doable, but hey its a possible but not probable thought,
Damn I had to click because my name is Dennis to
Uncle Dennis AKA Keyser Söze
family or nothing the only people that say he is difficult are the people who want kawhi to do something there way
So does uncle Dennis get a percentage of Kawhi’s contract even though he’s not NBPA certified?
*Skip Bayless has left the chat*
its something a youtuber assumes based on almost no solid evidence that makes him so good....lmao
It’s funny if your a black man and you speak out or stand up for your self ... your difficult lol funny
Uncle Dennis has turned out to be a certified grifter and now the Clip show is left holding the bag. So the Clips are going to continue to Clip while that mysterious right quad of KL, you know, the injury that San Antonio supposedly mismanaged -- while keeping everyone else healthy for years, including 4 HOFs -- will keep getting worse and they're won't be any honesty or accountability coming out of Kawhi's camp, so this thing will just spiral and spiral until we're some day talking about Kawhi's Clippers the same way we talk about the Blake Griffin-Chris Paul Lob City era... just another fad. My guess is that Kawhi's best chance at winning another chip outside of the other team losing their 3 best players like he lucked into in Toronto is similar to his '14 title... as a complimentary piece, the Iggy GS role when he's 34 or 35, and is no longer the player that can be the prima donna w/Uncle Dennis making exorbitant demands and franchises aren't mortgaging their futures for bad, armchair GM'ing. This Paul George trade will go down as one of the most lopsided, worst trades in history -- book it.
You're funny dude. You literally spent 5 seconds talking about his trade to Toronto, let alone the fact he won a CHIP there and was thinking of staying there. It really shows the bias is everywhere !
That's how it is with family they just like the devil they come to kill, steal,and destroy you! Kawhi is a good guy what take advantage of him💁
WHAT PLANET DID U ARRIVE OFF
OF....TAKING ADVANTAGE HIS UNCLE
DENNIS IS PROTECTING HIM FROM
THE GREED OF NBA AND OTHER SHARKS...GEEZ WAKEUP PLEASE OR
GO BACK TO YOUR PLANET AND
STAY THERE...bj
@@boowtbwj1194 do you know him personally?
@@boowtbwj1194 what planet did I arrive on...now that's FUNNY.... just so you'll know criticism can't do anthing to me...only thing I can do abt that is laugh at.
Uncle Dennis will stay. Toronto has booming real estate market right now.
He became great cuz of Chip England & the entire Spurs coaching staff, along with Tim, Tony & Manu! Did you not see Kawhi in college or is first 3 years with the Spurs!? No one even talked about him, but Pop & the Spurs developed him into the player he is today. And funny how now his uncle is at it again with the Clippers, & Kawhi is complaing now about not trusting NBA teams doctor's, uncle Rico, sorry, I meant uncle Dennis is just using him & Kawhi is such a dumb person, that that's the reason he doesn't do interviews & is easy manipulated by his uncle
As opposed to the NBA using Kawhi for their own ulterior motives? I would take the advice of my uncle over those greedy NBA owners and executives.
BINGO!!
I would love for you to pay me 10 million dollars and I only show up to work 9 days out of the period.
omar arreola you wouldn’t say that if you were injured but the team don’t believe and pressure you to play. Look at KD now 🤷🏾♂️
@@Zino_Abz Durant had about a month to heal. That was way too short. And that would be abominable to a coach was benched Young Tim Duncan the entire playoffs. Kawhi had from October to January, a game here, a game there. Then the rest of the season he was... You now what, I do not know why I am making this point again. We can all see for ourselves. 9 games the entire season.
@@peat381low8 and a championship now after he healed! Kudos to him and Uncle Dennis!
Uncle Dennis
I saw a tweet that said "Every NBA player needs a Rich Paul or Uncle Dennis in their corner"
Facta
including marcus morris? ...klutchsports asked me to ask
I Worked with Dennis. He's been a Sr exec in banking for years. He loves Kawhi always talked about him from high school. If kd had an uncle Dennis he wouldn't be in this predicament. He's protecting kawhi!!
Exactly my dear brother. The uncle I really dig. Two thumbs up to uncle Dennis and we appreciate u letting us in on how wonderful uncles Dennis is. U see, d media will do all it takes to separate families by spewing allegations. But see d success of kwahi, it speaks volumes of how GOD has blessed him with a wonderful support team like eg, his uncle
@Un Redacted I didnt know he said that. F him
@Un Redacted they wanted who to intervene?
@Un Redacted no you are wrong, that comment that Phil Jackson made about Lebrons posse was not 30 years ago. It was made only a few years ago and it had nothing to do with MJs shoes getting stolen from people.
Phil made that comment because he said Lebron was asking for special treatment for his family and friends and he also was mad that Lebron left Miami. He said it was a slap in the face to Miami.
Lebron was angry at Phils racialized comment
Everybody needs an Uncle Dennis!
When they couldn't rob the kid, blame the uncle
Preach
rob what?
EXACTLY!!!
shut tf up youre broke poor
Uncle Dennis never did an interview. Keeps quiet. Looks after his nephew. But is labeled difficult.
Teams and shady agents and businessman are just upset they can't get access to Kawhi.
Yep. People should go read up on how Pop runs almost a cult. And if you cross him he tries to destroy your career. Kawhi uncle comes in. Gets him off the plantation. And the masters predictably feed Stephan A. his script and he goes right out and savage the uncle. Just like they try to do to Lavar. The sport world hates to see Black fathers (and Uncles) actually protecting their children. They get upset and frightened . That is the role of the white father figure. The white mentor.
Yes!
nah, there is truth to uncle dennis being difficult. one particular time----the spurs were playing on the road (can't remember the team). there is a particular hotel that the away teams are encouraged to use because of it's proximity to the arena. use any other hotel and it is was almost garaunteed that the team would get caught in traffic. the spurs knew kawhi would be traveling with his uncle. so they told uncle dennis about the situation and suggested he use the same hotel that the team was in. uncle dennis basically says---no, no, no----we're going to check into a separate hotel. so he/kawhi do that. an hour or two before the game, kawhi and uncle dennis start heading over to the arena---and guess what?....they get caught in traffic. it got to a point where it was clear that they weren't going to make it to the arena on time. so, uncle dennis had kawhi put on a hooded sweatshirt to cover his head/face so they can walk the rest of the way.
Willie Johnson - pop runs a cult? if you cross him he tries to destroy your career?!?!? -----got any (player) examples? oh, and what you said about the world hates to see black fathers taking care of the children is true. but, i don't think that's the case here.
@@chinchukwu9174 still believe that Uncle Dennis is best for Kawhi and that he is protecting him. Maybe uncle Dennis didn't trust the Spurs after how they treated his nephew. Go Uncle Dennis!
Uncle Dennis was right I'm happy for them
Kawhi got a good circle around him.
If uncle Dennis was really about just promoting himself and his business then you’d probably see him a lot in public promoting himself or his ventures, but he isn’t. He seems to be low key as well. IMHO they’re just a family trying to make the best decisions for themselves in a shark like industry. I hope he stays in Toronto, but I’m happy for him to exercise whatever he wants and let him be himself.
Exactly I never saw him give interviews. The only time we heard of him is when he is defending kawhi from unfair attacks.
Toronto is the best fit for a low key dude like Kawhi. Keep it relatively low key, play basketball, maintain the chemistry he has with this team and the fans. I think uncle Dennis can see that too. 🖐🏾
If Kawhi is happy with his uncle, That's all that matters
An uncle love for a nephew/niece is unquestionable, uncle Dennis stepped up when Kawhi had no one, and to this day they're fiercely loyal to each other, both of look out for the best interests of one another.
Absolutely my dear and the media will do all it takes to bring division and doubts . They should leave uncle Dennis alone for I respect the wonderful uncle
Kawhi almost laugh like jay-z. ...best laugh n the most acknowledge laugh in NBA history...
Every black player needs an Uncle Dennis. Since its his Moms brother, I'm sure he will do right by his nephew.
Uncle Dennis was with Kawhi before anyone watching this even cared about a fatherless child. God placed him in Kawhi's life for a purpose who are we to make assumptions of motives. Without Unc Dennis there is no King Klaw
wouldve been cool if god didnt kill his father in the first place
@@Youboremenow if Kawhis father never died Kawhi would not be the player he is.
@@adamsukhdeo if god didnt create adam he would not have sinned
@@adamsukhdeo This is probably the most stupid comment I've ever read.
@@adamsukhdeo Who the fuck are you to say that about someone who lost his father by murder. Get that weak shit outta here.