Leonard happy to be back in Toronto, but doesn’t regret move to L.A. after title

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard has no regrets about leaving his hometown of Los Angeles 10 years ago, despite leading the team to an NBA title. In an interview with the media, Leonard spoke about rejoining the Raptors after a successful stint with the Los Angeles Clippers. He credits his time with the Clippers for allowing him to spend quality time with family and loved ones.

However, Leonard felt the Clippers were not a competitive situation last year and believes he is a good fit with the young, defense-first Raptors squad. The Raptors have returned to the playoffs after a three-year absence last season, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. Leonard, who had his most productive offensive season with the Clippers, averaging 27.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.9 steals, and 0.4 blocks over 65 regular-season games, is now coming off that impressive performance.

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