The Toronto Raptors made the most important and impactful trade in franchise history a little over three years ago today, as they acquired disgruntled superstar Kawhi Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs despite the fact that Leonard only had one year left on his deal and had his eyes set on Los Angeles.
Even with those factors, the Raptors rolled the dice, parting ways with DeMar DeRozan in order to acquire one of the unquestioned best players in the league. Arguably the best on-ball defender in the game, Leonard took his offensive game to new heights under Nick Nurse.