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Kawhi Leonard wants to ‘shock the world’ but urges patience: ‘You can’t rush greatness’

Leonard finished with 23 points on 5-for-17 shooting in his regular-season debut in his second Raptors stint…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 4:16 AM
Kawhi Leonard wants to ‘shock the world’ but urges patience: ‘You can’t rush greatness’
Key Things to Know
  • Kawhi Leonard expressed his aim to shock the world while urging patience regarding his return to top form.
  • The Toronto Raptors defeated the Chicago Bulls 135-92 in Leonard's second-stint debut.
  • Leonard recorded 23 points, six rebounds, and four steals across 24 minutes of play.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kawhi Leonard stated his desire to "shock the world, again" before making his regular-season debut in his second stint with the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Leonard recorded 23 points, six rebounds, four steals, two assists, and a block in 24 minutes during Toronto's 135-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Despite the strong debut, Leonard urged patience regarding his return to midseason form, noting that team medical staff would dictate his progression. Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley also contributed 23 points each, while RJ Barrett added 20 points in the win.

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