In Kawhi Leonard’s defense, he did not get a say as to which elements of Raptors’ drama he was to be involved in. He had to know that the Toronto-San Antonio feud would be a big deal, with cheers and boos going one way or the other (mostly against him). But did he sign up for the city’s loaded history with Cleveland? Or LeBron? Or the Dwane Casey-led Pistons? Let’s unpack.
First, I doubt Kawhi has given the Cavaliers a single thought since, well... ever. The Spurs last seriously dealt with them in 2007 and then never heard from them again in any meaningful playoff scenario.