In just over a week, Toronto Raptors superstar, fan favourite and “fun guy” Kawhi Leonard becomes a free agent and can effectively write his own ticket to play anywhere in the NBA. Leonard was named Finals MVP after the Raptors defeated the defending champion Golden State Warriors in six games.
Basketball fans across Canada (this writer among them!) are begging Leonard to re-sign with the Raptors, in the hope the team can repeat as champs, following in the footsteps of the Toronto Blue Jays’ back-to-back World Series wins in 1992 and 1993. Local Toronto businesses are offering Leonard incentives to stay, including the use of a multi-million dollar penthouse and free dining under the “Ka’Wine & Dine” initiative. And, of course, he would continue to be paid in U.S. dollars while spending our cheaper Canadian currency.
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