Will Kawhi Leonard stay with the Toronto Raptors beyond this season? Nobody really knows. Leonard himself may not even be sure yet, and that’s okay.
Signing an NBA contract anywhere is a big commitment, and as the only Canadian-based NBA franchise, the Raptors have historically had trouble enticing free agents to commit to them. In many ways, the Raptors’ odds seem to be stacked against them.
There are those who draw comparisons to Paul George’s surprise re-signing in Oklahoma City, but those circumstances were different. Oklahoma City may not be Los Angeles, but it’s much warmer than Toronto with lower taxes.