Clippers pursued Kawhi Leonard aggressively during Raptors games
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Brian Windhorst detailed the Los Angeles Clippers' aggressive recruitment of Kawhi Leonard while he was with the Toronto Raptors during the 2018-19 NBA season. On the latest episode of "The Hoop Collective," Windhorst noted that Raptors officials observed a significant presence of Clippers representatives at their games, including team president Lawrence Frank. This situation prompted the Raptors to analyze the frequent attendance of Clippers scouts. Ultimately, Leonard signed with the Clippers after the Raptors won the championship in 2019. Recently, Toronto reacquired Leonard, marking a notable return as the Clippers faced challenges following NBA sanctions.
- •Clippers representatives attended several Raptors games during Leonard's tenure.
- •Lawrence Frank's presence at games stood out to Raptors officials.
- •Leonard helped Raptors win their first NBA championship in 2019.
- •Clippers faced NBA sanctions before Leonard's return to Toronto.
- •Toronto traded multiple assets to reacquire Leonard from the Clippers.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Clippers news: Brian Windhorst recounts LA's 'smothering' Kawhi Leonard recruitment during Raptors games
"Following Kawhi Leonard’s official trade back to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst recalled the Los Angeles Clippers’ aggressive pursuit of the star forward while he was still playing for Toronto during the 2018-19 season. During the latest episode of “The Hoop Collective,” Windhorst detailed how the Raptors began noticing […] The post Clippers news: Brian Windhorst recounts LA's 'smothering' Kawhi Leonard recruitment during Raptors games appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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