"BrtStlnd" (BrtStlnd)
03/16/2016 at 15:39 • Filed to: Star Cars
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"BrtStlnd" (BrtStlnd)
03/16/2016 at 15:39 • Filed to: Star Cars | 9
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You may not be a basketball fan, but I will assume you understand the value of $90 million and the possible effects it may have on one’s choice of vehicles.
The NBA’s 2015 Defensive Player of the Year, Kawhi Leonard drives a 1997 Chevy Tahoe. The same 1997 Chevy Tahoe he owned as a teenager in California when he nicknamed it “the gas guzzler”... and still drives because “It runs and it’s paid off.”
Sports Illustrated did a fascinating profile of him recently and it is well worth a read regardless of your NBA fandom.
A few more interesting facts about this ‘97 Tahoe driver:
- His only sponsorship is Wingstop, which he agreed to because they give him coupons for free mango habanero wings
- He is 6'7" with a 7'3" wingspan and 11-inch hands
- During the off season he shares a 2 bedroom apartment in San Diego with one of his high school friends
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Current KBB value: $1,152
For Sweden
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 15:45 |
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He follows Duncan so much he’s on Lady Macbeth’s hit list
Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 15:45 |
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I was going to say wrong, but having test driven a couple of GMT400s before I got my 4Runner, I can confindently say that I’d rather have my 4Runner that is falling apart. It still feels more together. Though, he wouldn’t fit in it.
citizennick
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 15:45 |
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None of this surprises me. Always liked Kawhi.
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BrtStlnd
> For Sweden
03/16/2016 at 15:46 |
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SHAKESPEARE JOKE
Sam
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 15:47 |
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My cousin plays for the Jazz and make $15 million a year.
His first year of playing, he didn’t even cash all his paychecks. He just sorta let them sit around.
He also drives a P85 Model S.
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BrtStlnd
> citizennick
03/16/2016 at 15:48 |
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He has developed into the NBA’s biggest defensive terror and is driving the Spurs’ success.
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BrtStlnd
> Sam
03/16/2016 at 15:50 |
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Your cousin is Gordon Hayward?
jkm7680
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 15:51 |
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He is cool.
Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 15:53 |
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I like this man. I don’t watch basketball, but I approve of this.
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jkm7680
> Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/16/2016 at 15:54 |
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Those GMT400s will last forever, but they usually get super rattle-y and loose after around 120k.
RallyWrench
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 15:56 |
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Respect. People like to hate on the Spurs, but Pop and Duncan do a hell of a good job surrounding themselves with solid, stable dudes.
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Sam
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 15:57 |
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Yeah, he's my grandfather’s brother’s son’s son. So somewhat distant, but still interesting.
jimz
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 16:02 |
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so he’s making sure he doesn’t go bankrupt within three years of retirement. A lot of pro athletes would do well the follow his example.
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Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> jkm7680
03/16/2016 at 16:05 |
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The owners will continue to resurrect them forever*
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BrtStlnd
> jimz
03/16/2016 at 16:07 |
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He is the anti- Yoenis Cespedes
PS9
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 16:20 |
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...Actually he doesn’t drive a crappier car than me. :(
Ash78, voting early and often
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 16:21 |
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Still the best generation of Tahoe. IMHO. And you could get at least $3k for one of those in running condition, regardless of miles.
Gone
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 16:21 |
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We could be buds. Wife and I have:
‘04 Malibu LS V6 w/242k
‘01 Dakota QC 4.7L w/168k
Outlier: ‘09 Buell 1125CR w/11k soon to be FS. God forbid I keep the reliable mode of transportation...
Combined KBB: pocket lint. Seriously though, runs and paid off is exactly why we keep ours. I’d rather keep investing my monies.
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BrtStlnd
> PS9
03/16/2016 at 16:21 |
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I suppose I was making a blanket statement... yours is worth less than $1100?
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BrtStlnd
> Ash78, voting early and often
03/16/2016 at 16:23 |
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Yeah those seem to have a basement of at least a few thousand bucks, assuming it’s still running.
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PS9
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 16:27 |
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It’s an old Corolla. I brought it for $1k, but I bet his doesn’t need five whole gears and more time than a senate conformation hearing to get up to 60.
Full humiliation mode activated: There are dump trucks that are faster than my car...
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shop-teacher
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 16:39 |
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That’s awesome! Good for him.
DasWauto
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 17:29 |
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I think you underestimate the amount of crappy vehicles on Oppo.
Reece-Current Stinger GT owner
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 17:52 |
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But I drive a 1996 Tahoe, so where does that put me?
Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
> Ash78, voting early and often
03/16/2016 at 20:06 |
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AND, AND, there is a Lingenfelter Tahoe. 9.9 liters of madness.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/lingen…
Frenchlicker
> BrtStlnd
03/16/2016 at 20:22 |
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Au contraire min frere. My 01 Taurus is a way bigger pos.
ktfright | Kinja Neighborhood Black Guy
> Ash78, voting early and often
04/17/2016 at 20:43 |
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The Tahoe coupes are very sought after in LA. I always wanted one.
NJAnon
> BrtStlnd
04/17/2016 at 23:01 |
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Well I’m not sure if that article mentions this:
“Don’t stare at the general contract number. A player that has millions on his contract doesn’t really have millions initially. Agents, training, contract bonus per performance, bills from injuries, etc. have to be deducted. They still get paid every 2 weeks like the rest of us & have to pay a lot more in taxes.”
I’m sure Kawhi is driving the Tahoe because its paid off, but also because he realized early on how much money he’d give away by default.
KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress
> For Sweden
05/06/2016 at 23:37 |
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That was very sleek. I applaud you!