Fans in Canada and abroad mourn and reflect as Kawhi Leonard leaves the Raptors

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Though his jersey may have said Toronto, Raptors fans across the country -- and beyond -- are in mourning after star player Kawhi Leonard opted to leave Canada's only NBA team.

The two-time NBA Finals MVP, who joined Toronto's team just a year ago when he was traded by the San Antonio Spurs, has reportedly signed with the LA Clippers after carrying the Raptors to the NBA Championship for the first time in franchise history last month.

But he said Leonard has won over his allegiance, regardless of where he takes his talents. In fact, Om said he's already ordered a Clippers jersey with Leonard's name on the back. That sentiment was echoed by Manuel Lutz, who would sometimes wake up in the middle of the night to watch the Raptors play from his home in southern Germany.But Lutz said his heart has softened in the time since the news came out. He now sees that it's best to let Leonard go.

 

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Please stop Canada!! This is getting pAthetic now!! You think he’s thinking about us How about focusing your attention on the fact that we are world champions!!🇨🇦🇨🇦🦖🏆

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