The City of Toronto was swept up in the magic of the 2019 NBA playoffs, watching the Toronto Raptors overcome the odds and win their first title in franchise history. During that run, something changed in the city, even non-sports fans became enamoured with the team.
The passion and love for the Raptors poured out from Torontonians and grew as the season went along. It all crescendoed at the team’s victory parade where it is believed that over two million people lined the downtown streets to celebrate. Days later, fans were all turning their focus to the same thing, would Kawhi Leonard return to the Toronto Raptors?