![]() ![]() But ultimately the Spurs sent the All-Star Leonard to the Raptors for fellow All-Star DeRozan, ending an off-the-court drama that rarely seems to befall the Spurs. Several teams - from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers - showed interest in acquiring Leonard. The team worked from that point forward to deal Leonard, who is a four-time All-Defensive team member and two-time winner of the Kia Defensive Player of the Year. In mid-June, Leonard made it known through the media that he wanted a trade from the Spurs. Kawhi’s full Thank You letter to #Spurs …teammates and fans #NBA /oC8iFSzjXp While I’m looking forward to the next chapter in my career, I’ll always remember the city and the people of San Antonio! THANK YOU! Through all the ups and downs – I’m glad there were many more ups! – I’ll never forget what we have shared and accomplished together. THANK YOU to the fans! There is not a more passionate or dedicated fan base than what I’ve witnessed in San Antonio. THANK YOU Pop I’ll always be grateful for my growth under your guidance. THANK YOU to every one of my teammates I’ve played with over my seven years in the NBA. My family and I want to say THANK YOU to the entire Spurs organization and the people and fans of San Antonio. I have been going back and forth the last few weeks trying to figure out the right things to say, and it comes down to two simple words: THANK YOU! ![]() ![]() Leonard recently submitted his letter to the Express-News to express his gratefulness to the city and franchise he played for from 2011-18. The former Finals MVP Leonard and his teammate, Danny Green, were traded by the Spurs to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a 2019 first-round draft pick on July 18. In a letter submitted to the San Antonio Express-News, Leonard made a point to say thank you to the Spurs, his former teammates and coaches and the fans of the team. After much silence before and since then, Leonard has said his farewell to the only NBA city he had called home. The Kawhi Leonard era ended for the San Antonio Spurs weeks ago. ![]()
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