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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Anonymous Lakers Player Informed Front Office Kawhi Leonard ‘Truly Wanted To Come’

The Los Angeles Clippers signed Kawhi Leonard to a three-year, $103 million deal after an extremely intense 2019 NBA free agency.

While details never leaked until after the fact, it was well-known that the Clippers, Toronto Raptors, and Los Angeles Lakers were all teams Leonard seriously considered.

Leonard ended up choosing the Clippers because they were able to complete a mega-deal for Paul George right at the buzzer in addition to the homecoming aspect of it. It was felt by many that Leonard always preferred the Clippers, but had no interest in going there alone.