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Drake welcomed Kawhi Leonard back to Raptors before Clippers trade even broke
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With the Toronto Raptors trading for star Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers , the team has now reunited with the player responsible for leading the franchise to its only championship in 2021. As the Raptors trading for Leonard will be talked about , what needs to be mentioned is how hip-hop sensation Drake, whose real name being Aubery Graham, predicted the outcome.
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Sure, it was heavily reported that Toronto was pursuing Leonard, but a post on Instagram by Drake teasing the player's return was posted under an hour before Shams Charania broke the story of the trade.
"Drake posted this under an hour before Shams broke the news that Kawhi Leonard was traded back to the Raptors," the ClutchPoints account wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
"So is it KawhiYZ szn again[?]," Drake wrote on his Instagram story with a ton of eyes to the side emojis.
Looking back at the actual trade, Toronto was a team that was reported to have heavily pursued a reunion with Leonard, as the trade was made the day that free agency begins for the NBA. As Charania reports, the trade package that is being sent to the Clippers features Brandon Ingram , Gradey Dick , two first-round picks, and more draft capital.
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"The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN," Charania wrote on X.
Leonard looks to bring another title to the Raptors, as the team last season made strides and finished 46-36, putting them fifth in the East. Last season with Los Angeles, Leonard averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 50.5 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from deep.
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