Kawhi Leonard drops 21 points in opening half of Raptors preseason debut after Clippers trade, scandal
Kawhi Leonard was dealt to the Raptors earlier this offseason once his scandal with the Clippers was settled with the league.
Kawhi Leonard made a strong return to the Toronto Raptors in their preseason opening night victory over the New York Knicks. The former Clippers star, traded to Toronto after a cap circumvention scandal, scored 21 points and made four three-pointers during his 17 minutes on the court. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic praised Leonard's performance, calling it a "very special day" for both him and the team.
Five Raptors players also scored in double figures as the Raptors dominated the Knicks with a 148-98 win. Leonard signed a two-year, $115 million extension with the Raptors last month, signaling his commitment to the team.
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