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Leonard’s lighter load an admission of contempt for Raptors fans

If they weren’t charging admission, or were offering discounts, then there would be no problem.

Sit a healthy Kawhi Leonard as often as you want. Keep him encased in bubble wrap until the playoffs if that’s the only way to have him ready to go.

Raptors all-star Kawhi Leonard, who played just nine games last season because of injuries, has sat out when healthy 12 times this season, including Sunday in Detroit.

But last time we looked, NBA teams, including the Raptors, are charging admission, they aren’t offering discounts when top stars don’t play, and they are receiving billions in television revenue to showcase world-class talent.