When people look back at the Toronto Raptors 2019 NBA Finals run it’ll be with curious fascination. Between Toronto’s effective one year rental of Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, injuries to key Warriors players, and what may have been the end of the Golden State dynasty, there were multiple compelling storylines swirling about. One member of the San Antonio Spurs is still feeling the ripple effects.
After spending his entire career with the Raptors, DeMar DeRozan was dealt to the Spurs along with Jakob Poeltl and a draft pick for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green.