What could possibly compel a player who just won an NBA championship and a Finals MVP award to ditch his existing team?
For the LA Clippers, who have been eyeing Kawhi Leonard since his exodus from the San Antonio Spurs to the Toronto Raptors nearly a year ago and even sent senior basketball officials to observe him at Raptors games this season, this is the riddle they must solve. As a rule, challengers looking to unseat incumbents during good times typically face long odds; people looking for prosperity and stability aren't inclined to switch things up when times are prosperous and stable.