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Person Close to Kawhi: "He's going to Fall in Love with Toronto. He will Re-sign" -update pg.4 Sportsnet interview

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Person Close to Kawhi: "He's going to Fall in Love with Toronto. He will Re-sign" -update pg.4 Sportsnet interview 

Post#1 » by WuTang_OG » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:04 pm

Via Mark Zeigler of the San Diego Union-Tribune:

“Here’s what someone who knows Leonard as well as anybody told me privately: ‘He’s going to fall in love with Toronto – it’s going to happen. He’s not going to leave, I’m telling you.’ ”

It’s important to note that Zeigler, a well-respected columnist, covered Leonard in college at San Diego State University. The two have maintained a professional relationship and Leonard has always been fond of him.


Mark Zeigler spoke to someone who is close to Kawhi. Mark has been following Kawhi since his days in college.

http://amicohoops.net/source-predicts-leonard-will-fall-in-love-with-toronto/
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Post#2 » by PhilBlackson » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:06 pm

This better be Uncle Dennis lol
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Post#3 » by ATLTimekeeper » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:07 pm

I really hope the year isn't filled with this crap.
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Post#4 » by Mr.Raptorsingh » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:09 pm

Why does all this conjecture follow Kawhi? lol
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Post#5 » by RaptorsNorth » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:09 pm

All this he say, she say s.... Is pointless. Next week you're going to hear a different story from kawhi's maid or lawn care guy.
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Post#6 » by BramptonYute » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:09 pm

its probably powells mom lol
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Post#7 » by RaptorsLife » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:10 pm

BramptonYute wrote:its probably powells mom lol

Nah it was 2 difference in article the Norman powell mom part is different
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Post#8 » by Morse Code » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:11 pm

Great news, but I agree with ATLTimekeeper. It will become a distraction for sure.
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Post#9 » by Jcity08 » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:14 pm

Oh god, if that happens, the one defining feature of the Raptors over the years has been how thin we've been in the wing position. Kawhi's presence on our roster addresses that rather emphatically.

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Post#10 » by BramptonYute » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:17 pm

RaptorsLife wrote:
BramptonYute wrote:its probably powells mom lol

Nah it was 2 difference in article the Norman powell mom part is different

I doubt he spoke to more than one person for this article.

Thats probably just a quote from her that he wants to blow up.
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Post#11 » by bon » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:18 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:I really hope the year isn't filled with this crap.

There will be at least 10 contradictory reports of this nature before January
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Post#12 » by Bankai » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:18 pm

I think people think that Leonards laid back personality and Toronto feel like a good mix.
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Post#13 » by TheMainEvent » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:18 pm

100% this was written solely because Kawhi smiled in his one photo with the Raptors. That smile is going in the NBA history books.
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Post#14 » by WuTang_OG » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:18 pm

BramptonYute wrote:
RaptorsLife wrote:
BramptonYute wrote:its probably powells mom lol

Nah it was 2 difference in article the Norman powell mom part is different

I doubt he spoke to more than one person for this article.

Thats probably just a quote from her that he wants to blow up.


"here is someone who know's kawhi as good as anybody.."

I doubt that person is Norman Powell's mother :lol:
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Post#15 » by WWSRD » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:20 pm

Get to the finals. Take 2-3 games from Golden State.
Manage the cap so you have a plan to add talent going forward. No one would leave.

Masai needs to make 1 more move this summer to out class the Celtics and the above is very realistic.
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Post#16 » by BramptonYute » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:21 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:
BramptonYute wrote:
RaptorsLife wrote:Nah it was 2 difference in article the Norman powell mom part is different

I doubt he spoke to more than one person for this article.

Thats probably just a quote from her that he wants to blow up.


"here is someone who know's kawhi as good as anybody.."

I doubt that person is Norman Powell's mother :lol:

Dude wants clicks.
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Post#17 » by JaysRule15 » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:22 pm

This'll be huge for our rep if a true superstar in his prime decides to re-up here.
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Post#18 » by KL78192020 » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:23 pm

There needs to be a dedicated sticky thread titled "Will he stay or will he go?" This is going to go on for the next 11 months.
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Post#19 » by mcHAPPY » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:27 pm

TheMainEvent wrote:100% this was written solely because Kawhi smiled in his one photo with the Raptors. That smile is going in the NBA history books.


Not just he smile.

Did you noticed his arms?

They were wrapped around Masai and Bobby!

You could even see his fingers curled around their shoulders!!


So yeah...12 months of over analysis coming up.

I think he resigns assuming the Raptors have a successful year.
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Post#20 » by Northface82 » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:28 pm

This is the problem with superstars: annoying media articles and daily criticism, smh.

(but what do we know about superstars........amirite)

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