Raptors’ Fred VanVleet drops 4-word bar on Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto

Former Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet shared his thoughts on Kawhi Leonard's return to the franchise. Leonard was traded back to Toronto by the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and five draft picks. VanVleet expressed excitement for the city and organization, noting that the Raptors "didn't get worse" and will be a tough opponent in the Eastern Conference.

VanVleet and Leonard were teammates on the 2019 Raptors team that won the NBA championship, where Leonard was named Finals MVP. Last season, Leonard played 65 regular-season games for the Clippers, averaging 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. Toronto is looking to build on last season's playoff appearance, where they lost in the first round to the Cleveland Cavaliers.