Toronto Businesses Are Offering Kawhi Leonard Ridiculous Incentives to Stay With Raptors
By Max Scoli
Every man, woman and child that is a fan of the Toronto Raptors is currently crossing their fingers hoping they not only win the NBA Finals, but that the team also re-signs superstar player Kawhi Leonard. Some people are willing to do whatever it takes to convince Kawhi to stay, especially local businesses:
Locals are calling this campaign the Ka’Wine & Dine” initiative. Businesses from restaurants to tattoo parlors are offering Leonard free food and other perks for life if he chooses to remain a Raptor.
Simon Mass, chief executive officer of The Condo Store Realty Inc., even went as far as to offer Leonard a free penthouse of his choosing at either the Four Seasons, St. Regis, or Ritz-Carlton. When asked why he would make such accommodations, he said, “We want to get the support of the city behind Kawhi and ensure he’s comfortable in a multi-million dollar condo that is built for a king."
King Kawhi... LeBron can't be too happy about that.
While his free agency plans are still unknown, the entire city of Toronto is doing everything they can to tip the odds in its favor.