Here’s what the U.S. media is saying about the bombshell news that caused a ripple effect across the NBA.
Well, that was unexpected...
In the days leading up to Leonard’s decision, NBA analysts and experts bet heavily on the Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers as frontrunners to sign the Finals MVP. But in a stunning twist of fate, Leonard decided to sign with the Clippers after successfuly encouraging George to request a trade from the Thunder and sign with the Clippers as well.
“I was wrong. Dead wrong,” wrote Jalen Rose shortly after the announcement (Rose had previously predicted Leonard would re-sign with the Raptors).