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Kawhi Leonard gets his home-away-from-homecoming with the Raptors

The knowledge that Toronto was a basketball city was part of what excited Kawhi Leonard about joining the Raptors.

He’ll get his first slice of life at the Scotiabank Arena on Friday when the Raptors face Melbourne United, from Australia’s National Basketball League, in their first home game of the pre-season.

The Raptorsu2019 Kawhi Leonard, defending against Utah forward Royce O'Neale, says he creates his own expectations and sets his own goals.
The Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard, defending against Utah forward Royce O'Neale, says he creates his own expectations and sets his own goals.

“Everybody says it’s a great energy and vibe,” Leonard said Thursday. “I’m just ready to live in the moment and see it for myself.