It didn’t take long for Kawhi Leonard to endear himself to fans of the Toronto Raptors.
In the season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, Leonard put up 24 points, 12 rebounds and three assists in a 116-104 victory, living up to high expectations in his hotly anticipated home debut.
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The consensus: Even a rusty Leonard, who played just nine games with the San Antonio Spurs last season, can deliver something special.