'I Took a Liking to This City': Leonard Opens up About Return to Toronto
Leonard said he is not chasing another title as Toronto completes a major trade that sends Brandon Ingram and draft picks to the Clippers.
- The Toronto Raptors officially reunited with Kawhi Leonard on Wednesday, acquiring the seven-time All-Star from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft picks.
- Reflecting on his return, Leonard explained he is not "championship chasing" at this stage of his career, citing his emotional connection to Toronto and its support for his family.
- Leonard enters Toronto coming off a strong season, averaging 27.9 points on 50.5 percent shooting with 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while playing 65 games last year.
- In a behind-the-scenes video from The Open Gym, Leonard noted The Raptors are "his team" while referencing Scottie Barnes and promising to do "whatever it takes to help."
- With the 35-year-old joining Jakob Poeltl, Barnes, Barrett, and Quickley, The Raptors are expected to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference after winning 46 games last season.
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Kawhi Leonard Isn't 'Championship Chasing,' Reflects on Trade to Raptors from Clippers in New Video
Now that he is officially back with the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard has reflected on the process that led to his return to the team he won a championship with during the 2018-19 season.
“I’m Not Really Championship Chasing”: Kawhi Leonard Shares Real Reason Behind Joining Raptors Againc
Kawhi Leonard is back in the Raptors realm with an agenda. Almost immediately after putting LA behind, he has officially broken his silence regarding his blockbuster return to the Toronto Raptors. He’s emphasizing that his decision to reunite with the franchise has nothing to do with chasing rings. Speaking candidly on the Raptors’ Open Gym […]
Kawhi Leonard spoke about his return to the Toronto Raptors, the team with which he won the NBA championship in 2019, referring to...
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