Kawhi Leonard’s move to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2019 was one of the biggest storylines of that offseason. At the time, he was heavily linked to both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors before ultimately choosing the Clippers.
Now, that chapter is resurfacing in light of Leonard’s recent endorsement controversy tied to a fraudulent tree-planting company. A new report revisited Leonard’s 2019 free agency negotiations with the Raptors, revealing a list of striking demands from his camp.
According to Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star, Leonard’s representatives pushed for several unusual requests, including a trade for Paul George, an extra $10 million in sponsorship deals, and even part ownership of the Toronto Maple Leafs along with other MLSE-affiliated companies. Arthur note