The Los Angeles Clippers’ visit to Toronto on Wednesday was the occasion to give Kawhi Leonard his 2019 championship ring, and it’s safe to say that there are no hard feelings from Raptor fans.
Leonard was greeted with a standing ovation and “MVP” chants after a tribute video was shown. He greeted all of the remaining coaches and teammates he played with last season before being handed his ring by Kyle Lowry.
What a moment as Kawhi Leonard receives his ring in Toronto.
Goosebumps.@Raptors • @LAClippers pic.twitter.com/MVXA0U4138
— FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) December 12, 2019
These ring ceremonies can be strange affairs when the receiving player is no longer on the team. Depending on the manner of departure, the fan reception can be awkward. That was not the case here. Toronto fans hold no ill will toward Leonard for leaving, and remember him as the man who helped deliver the Raptors’ first NBA title. The feeling appears to be mutual, and this was a good occasion for all.
