Raptors Chances of Keeping Kawhi Leonard From Los Angeles Are Reportedly 'Fading'
By Will Fowler
When Kawhi Leonard won the NBA Finals with the Toronto Raptors in the beginning of June, there was some thought he might be leaning towards staying in the Six, rather than his previous sentiment to leave for Los Angeles.
According to one Chris Broussard, that is not the case.
Hearing Raptors chances of keeping Kawhi are fading. A return to SoCal - either team - getting more and more likely.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) June 29, 2019
Just about two weeks removed from Game 6 of the Finals, it's being reported that a move back west seems to be the most realistic destination for Kawhi. To where, though, is the real question.
The Clippers have always been considered more likely to land the Finals MVP than the Lakers, but that was before the Purple and Gold acquired Anthony Davis and freed up max free agent money. Would Kawhi now rather suit up with two of the best players on the planet every night?
Belief of Kawhi to Los Angeles Lakers is strong.
— Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson ? (@ScoopB) June 29, 2019
When I asked a league source this afternoon, how strong?
They replied: “Heavy.”
Source isn't locking it in yet, but calling it: “Likely.” pic.twitter.com/vKE9L6Apur
Of course, there's always the chance that Kawhi stays north of the border. After all, he's the king of a wide open Eastern Conference, his team is going to be mostly unchanged, and he's already turned himself into a Toronto legend.
But, will the bright lights of LA draw him away?