The Toronto Raptors took down the dynastic Golden State Warriors to win Canada&#...
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors took down the dynastic Golden State Warriors to win Canada’s first NBA title but now face perhaps their toughest battle yet as they try to convince Kawhi Leonard to have a long-term future with the team.
His future with the Raptors has been a never-ending subplot since he joined Canada’s only NBA team and he was asked about it moments after being presented with the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award on Thursday in Oakland, California. In an effort to convince Leonard to sign a contract with Toronto, many restaurants in the city joined a “Ka’Wine & Dine” initiative that offers him free food while a real estate broker promised him a free multi-million-dollar penthouse.
“We all know where my destinations were but obviously, like I said, when I was there on my opening-day meeting that I was focused on the now, and I wanted to make history here and that’s all I did,” said Leonard. “I’m still playing basketball no matter what jersey I have on.” Leonard, who is the focal point of the Raptors offense, was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player for the second time in his career after averaging 28.5 points in six games against a banged-up Warriors team.
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