Kawhi Leonard wanted to be traded to Raptors for his 'legacy'
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Kawhi Leonard has been traded back to the Toronto Raptors, choosing the team for legacy reasons despite interest from other contenders like Detroit and Minnesota.
- The trade from the Clippers included Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, multiple first-round picks, and pick swaps, finalized after an NBA investigation into salary cap circumvention resulted in significant fines and penalties.
- Leonard previously led the Raptors to their first NBA Championship in 2019, earning Finals MVP honors with a dominant performance against the Golden State Warriors.
- Both Detroit and Minnesota, teams interested in Leonard, are considered strong title contenders for the upcoming season, with Detroit having been the top seed in the Eastern Conference last year.
- Leonard’s decision to return to Toronto reflects a focus on legacy and familiarity, despite other teams offering competitive opportunities and extensions.
