NBA Will Kawhi Leonard re-sign with the Toronto Raptors?

[Hammettf2b]

Jalen Rose saying hes 99% sure he stays in Toronot on a 2 year deal so he can get a max deal after that

 

[Avs_19]

No one knows anything.

 

[Hammettf2b]

I don't know what hes saying here. GRAMMAR MATTERS!!!

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

Kawhi told all three teams he's signing there. Last team to leak it wins.

Looks like he's a Clipper.

 

[Riellyfan04]

this reminds me of the stamkos watch lol

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

I trust Jalen a bit more than the other talking heads, here's hoping atleast.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

You know who benefits the most from Kawhi delaying Lakers making any moves? The Clippers. Think about it.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Kawhi signing a 2 year deal with Toronto would be a money decision no? He can then sign another max deal after?

 

[Addison Rae]

I’m a LeBron fan by I think he’s staying.

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

Kawhi signing a 2 year deal with Toronto would be a money decision no? He can then sign another max deal after?

I think he just really likes the city of Toronto.

 

[93gilmour93]

Kawhi signing a 2 year deal with Toronto would be a money decision no? He can then sign another max deal after?

Yes. He can sign a super max contract in two more years. It goes higher after a certain amount of years in the league

 

[Hammettf2b]

I think he just really likes the city of Toronto.

He probably doesnt want to look soft by leaving Canada.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

 

[Paris in Flames]

Kawhi told all three teams he's signing there. Last team to leak it wins.

Looks like he's a Clipper.

Actually kinda brilliant.

And fully hilarious.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

 

[robertmac43]

Well looks like the wait continues

 

[Reality Check]

Yes. He can sign a super max contract in two more years. It goes higher after a certain amount of years in the league

Makes sense despite their being some considerable risk. Especially after reestablishing his value which never could become higher.

This has become more of a spectacle than LeBron. All we need is a one-hour special where Jim Gray asks Kawhi what is his favorite fruit?

 

[kovacro]

I won’t believe anything until I hear it from Woj, Shams or Windhorst.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski believes Kawhi Leonard's decision can come Wednesday night or on July 4.

There have been rumors all over the place with Kawhi leaning towards the Raptors, but the heavy-hitting reporters have been quiet. For what it's worth, NBA commentator Jalen Rose said there's a 99% chance Kawhi stays in Toronto, and ESPN play-by-play man Mark Jones also said the Raptors will get the Board Man. Vegas sports books have also upped the Raptors' title odds from 14-1 to 6-1. Kawhi is one of the hardest players to scoop in pro sports, so any report should come with a grain of salt.

 

[koyvoo]

I can't believe they are stalking his SUV to the plane.

This takes ridiculousness to a whole new level.

https://www.tsn.ca/kawhi-watch-news-helicopter-stalks-van-leaving-pearson-airport-1.1332498

We the nuts

 

[Hammettf2b]

Is Jalen Rose's 99% coming from inside info or speculation? I keep hearing this 99% but not where hes getting it from.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Is Jalen Rose's 99% coming from inside info or speculation? I keep hearing this 99% but not where hes getting it from.

He is a former Raptor, so maybe he has connections.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

He is a former Raptor, so maybe he has connections.

If he said he was 81% sure, I would've believed him.

 

[koyvoo]

 

[Scandale du Jour]

So his update is that there is no update.

 

[Blitzkrug]

I understand why. After the run the Raptors had, it's probably a much harder decision to make.

If i were him though, i'd stay in Toronto at least short term. From a neutral fan perspective, you have a team that won a title and would be in strong contention to at least have a chance to defend. (with the only team posing an immediate threat being the Bucks since the Sixers and Celtics are in a state of flux) Not only that, you are now god in Canada. Plenty of potential for endorsements and the like. More so than he'd probably get playing second fiddle to LeBron regardless if he goes to the Clips or Lakers.

And to tie it in to the above, he'd be THE man here. The face of basketball in Canada come hell or high water.