Kawhi Leonard's Heartfelt Confession: "I Only Wanted to Wear the Raptors Jersey" – &q

　　Staff Reporter Du Yijun / Combined Report

　　As the "King of the North" who led the Toronto Raptors to their first-ever championship, Kawhi Leonard is set to officially return to the Raptors for the new season. In a recent interview with TSN, he recalled his championship days and made a stunning revelation, stating that the Toronto Raptors were the only team he ever wanted to play for, and he had no interest in wearing any other team's jersey.

　　"I didn't want to wear any other team's jersey. I played really well in Toronto. We accomplished something great together. I even wanted to make history again in this city," Leonard admitted during the interview.

　　This heartfelt confession has sparked widespread discussion among fans. Looking back at the 2018–19 season, Leonard delivered a series of phenomenal performances, leading the Raptors through the playoffs and ultimately capturing the NBA championship. He unsurprisingly earned his second NBA Finals MVP (FMVP) award.

　　Although Leonard later chose to return to his hometown team, the Los Angeles Clippers, his recent remarks make it clear that the championship run in Toronto holds a special place in his career.

　　Following the controversial "secret meeting" incident this summer, Leonard ultimately secured the opportunity to return to the Raptors. For the 35-year-old star forward, whether he can once again lead the "Maple Leaf Squad" on a championship quest will be one of the biggest storylines of the upcoming season.