For just the second time in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors are going to the Eastern Conference Finals, this time thanks to the player that was acquired before the start of the season in a blockbuster trade, Kawhi Leonard.
It's an exciting time to be a Raptors fan right now to say the least, but the questions about Leonard's future still loom large over the franchise and the fans. Based on what we've seen in the playoffs, Leonard leaving in the summer could be devastating for the future of the Raptors, but maybe not to the level that Charles Barkley predicted before Game 7.
That's the definition of BOLD take. Yes, Leonard leaving would be far from ideal considering he's basically carried the Raptors to the Conference Finals, but Toronto has a lot of young talent on their roster, as well as Kyle Lowry and Marc Gasol.
Plus, Raptors fans have been riding with this team in good and bad times for years, so if he does leave, they'll still be supporting their squad.
Here's to hoping Toronto's run lasts a little longer so we can start worrying about Kawhi's decision later rather than sooner.
(H/T: NBA on TNT)
