After months of uncertainty, Kawhi Leonard was finally traded in a blockbuster deal that sent the former Finals MVP and two-time defensive player of the year to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a 2019 first round pick. The general consensus around the league and amongst San Antonio Spurs fans was one of surprise and disbelief.
Although the Spurs were able to get an all-star player back in DeRozan, the haul was a far cry from the package of young players and picks many Spurs fans expected.
Regardless of fan and media reactions to the deal, Poeltl is going be a Spur next year.