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Newest Raptor Kawhi Leonard: 5 things to know about the two-way forward

Kawhi Leonard is the newest member of the Raptors after a blockbuster trade with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday that saw Toronto trade perennial all-star guard DeMar DeRozan. Here are five things to know about Leonard:

BREAKOUT SERIES

Kawhi Leonard fought right quadriceps and left shoulder injuries last season in San Antonio, resisting pleas for teammates to return to the lineup because he believed he wasn’t ready to play.

Always considered a premier defender, Leonard made his name as a two-way threat in the 2014 NBA final. He averaged 12.