Raptors Discussion: v87 | It wasn't a dream! It actually happened! 2019 NBA CHAMPION Toronto Raptors!

[selltrade]

Shut up Jeffler

 

[Longshot]

Damn, it was from an account with two total tweets. LOL Got me!

 

[Contenderorpretender]

Cant wait for this to end. Hope he stays for at least the 1 yr to defend the title. But if he doesn't, thanks for bringing it to Canada.

 

[Gary Nylund]

The simplest explanation is often the truth (or so science will have us believe).

The simplest explanation is that he flew here on the company jet because his intention is to sign a new contract.

It seems inconceivable that he would fly all this way for a meeting that ends with "no." He could have met with the Raptors anywhere and said "no." Why do it right in the city, where he would have some kind of inkling there would be a media build up/reaction?

Not at all. Guy flies a hundred times or so every year, what's one more flight? If he decides to leave how do you think he'd break the news, a phone call? Wait that's maybe too old school, does he just send Masai a text?

 

[TOGuy14]

There are conflicting reports about his meeting. Some are saying it happened yesterday. Some are saying it's today.

Now it's being reported he is here to negotiate a sign and trade to the Clippers. This is wild.

What assets does LAC have left though to make a sign and trade for Kawhi work though?

 

[Gary Nylund]

Somebody needs to check the SportsChek across from Real Sports. I can remember the day Grabovski was bought out by the Leafs, his jersey was in the 50% off bin before the news had even broken.

If Kawhi's jersey is still full price, good sign! lol

I dunno about that. If he leaves then mebbe Kawhi Raptors jersey's become a collectors item and the price goes up.

 

[JimmySpaetzle]

Can we just all agree that nobody really knows anything lol

 

[Marshy]

Can we just all agree that nobody really knows anything lol

I don't know?

 

[Longshot]

Not at all. Guy flies a hundred times or so every year, what's one more flight? If he decides to leave how do you think he'd break the news, a phone call? Wait that's maybe too old school, does he just send Masai a text?

I'm not sure you got my main point. He could meet with the Raptors anywhere in person and say "no". Coming to the city to do it seems odd, considering I'm sure he would have had some kind of idea of the fan reaction his presence in the city would surely generate.

 

[Longshot]

There were rumors that Kawhi and Butler wanted to team up and LAC did acquire Butler yesterday.

What assets does LAC have left though to make a sign and trade for Kawhi work though?

Huh? Butler said he is going to Miami.

 

[TOGuy14]

Huh? Butler said he is going to Miami.

Yeah I followed the original trade incorrectly.

 

[Gary Nylund]

I'm not sure you got my main point. He could meet with the Raptors anywhere in person and say "no". Coming to the city to do it seems odd, considering I'm sure he would have had some kind of idea of the fan reaction his presence in the city would surely generate.

Sounds a bit weird. Hey Masai, we need to talk but not in Toronto. Can you meet me in ... Hawaii?

 

[Longshot]

Sounds a bit weird. Hey Masai, we need to talk but not in Toronto. Can you meet me in ... Hawaii?

Yeah, because that's what I said.

 

[shortfuze]

What assets does LAC have left though to make a sign and trade for Kawhi work though?

Didn’t butler end up in Miami?

 

[Gary Nylund]

Huh? Butler said he is going to Miami.

Maybe that's it - Kawhi's going to Miami. Makes sense I guess, I read here that Urban Americans prefer Miami to Toronto (or any place in Canada really, Canada's pretty lame as I understand it).

 

[Gary Nylund]

Yeah, because that's what I said.

It pretty much is what you said, except for the Hawaii part. Maybe Hong Kong makes more sense, I dunno what's the difference?

 

[mapleleafs34]

For all we know Kawhi could be returning to Toronto to announce his retirement

 

[LaPlante94]

What assets does LAC have left though to make a sign and trade for Kawhi work though?

Tbh the only people I know on that team that aren't over 30 are Zubac, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Harrell

 

[Gary Nylund]

For all we know Kawhi could be returning to Toronto to announce his retirement

Or maybe he's leaving the NBA to try baseball.

 

[Gabriel426]

Or maybe he's leaving the NBA to try baseball.

More like Hockey. He might want a PTO for the Leafs. Maybe Dubas is at the hotel too. Lol

 

[Gary Nylund]

More like Hockey. He might want a PTO for the Leafs. Maybe Dubas is at the hotel too. Lol

I hope he plays D and is a righty.

 

[phillipmike]

If Kawhi doesnt sign with the raps i wish he signs with someone out of left field like Atlanta to mess with everyone.

 

[Gabriel426]

I hope he plays D and is a righty.

Maybe he is a Righty physical 3C, who can stand in front of the net for PP, PK and can score in shootout.

 

[smitty10]

So is he actually flying to or in Toronto?

 

[inthe6ix]

Jalen with a hopeful prediction:

The exact quote from Jalen: “What I’m 99% hearing is that Kawhi Leonard will be returning to Toronto and signing a 2-year contract, just completed his 8th season, that will put him at 10 years and put him in position to get largest maximum deal for a player of his tenure."

 

[thewave]

Jalen with a hopeful prediction:

Lies!