Kawhi didn't believe Toronto would repeat

[Ackshun]

Ironically, a stoic figure like Kawhi Leonard is the hardest to glean intent from, and so the league sat on the edge of its seat from the moment he exited the championship parade with a “Ha. Ha. Ha” until the moment he signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. Every win and loss was viewed by some through the lens of how it helped or hurt the chances Leonard would remain a Raptor. Yahoo had Kawhi Watch. We had the He Stay Index. RealGM had sleuths that caused CP24 to send choppers

- Blake Murphy

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[bluerap23]

I already said they'd get to the finals with Kawhi, but they regressed in the playoffs this year across the board. OG was the only big bright spot if we are being honest. The Raptors were a buzzer beater away from losing in five games.

You seem to adjusting your stance as your statements get disapproved. This is your quote:

This year's supporting cast wasn't as good as last year. Siakim wont magically shoot well from 3 just because of kawhi this season. The Raptors barely had anyone show up this year come playoff time. Gasol is washed up, FVV came back down to earth. Kawhi would take them to the finals, possibly a title, but the supporting in arguably got weaker this year. With or without kawhi.

The supporting cast didnt get weaker. Its the exact same cast with the addition of OG Anunoby (he was injured last year). They won 60 games and went to final minute of game 7 in round 2.

Which supporting cast currently around a star player could win 60 games and go 7 games in round 2? PLEASE NAME IT or stop responding.

Celtics are missing a top 3 player and in the ecf for one. The team DID NOT PLAY WELL IN THE PLAYOFFS. No one was expecting a championship from this year, but there was some dire ball
Played this season in the playoffs. The playoffs and regular season are a completely different animal. Siakim was all nba second team but come playoff time was one of the worst players on the floor with one the worst 3 Point shooting percentage in a series in nba history.

The supporting cast regressed, as a whole the team did not play well. Period.

Raps were a shade worse than Celts. Add Kawhi and there is no question we are a WAY better playoff team.

We would be a lock to make the finals and the favourite (marginally) to win it.