Kawhi Leonard: Toronto Raptors fans launch campaign to influence trade deal

Leonard will play in the Eastern Conference for the first time in his career next season after being traded by San Antonio Spurs earlier this summer.

The two-time Defensive Player of the Year sent shockwaves through the NBA, but his stay at the Raptors is likely to be for only one season.

His move paved the way for Toronto fans’ favourite DeMar DeRozan to head the other way.

The 27-year-old – who only played nine times for the Spurs last year – has the option to become a free agent next summer and has been tipped to join the LA Lakers.

Although Leonard didn’t get his wish, Raptors fans are hoping the franchise will be able to retain his services beyond this season.

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A “Kawhi or Die” website has been launched by the fans in an effort to keep hold of the star asset.

The website’s mission statement reads: “First and foremost, it’s an opportunity for us as fans to welcome Kawhi to our beautiful city, the country of Canada, and to the basketball team we are all so passionate about.

“It’s also a way for us to collectively express our enthusiasm for our Raptors, the great city of Toronto, and the incredible country we live in called Canada.

“Or maybe you don’t live in Canada and just love the Raptors or think Kawhi in Toronto is a great fit.

“From a personal point of view, my goal is to highlight the incredible advantage that comes with being a megastar for Canada’s only team.

“The largest American state that has NBA basketball is Texas, a whopping 268,000 square miles.

“A fantastic basketball market, to be sure, but one that is shared by 3 franchises – Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.

“Canada, by comparison, is 23 times the size of Texas and it’s all Raptors baby.

“Vince Carter and Steve Nash are part of our culture; the opportunity Kawhi to be the greatest basketball player to play in a country of 36.29 million (roughly 4 times the size of NYC) would make you a basketball icon without the paparazzi type atmosphere in your day to day life.”


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