King Kawhi

I first saw Kawhi Leonard and his relentlessness on display in game 7 of the playoffs against the 76ers with an epic game winning shot a la Michael Jordan. I knew then that he was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. I said how good he was right there on the spot, that he was the next Michael Jordan and should be in Space Jam 2. Lebron is getting dethroned as king, by Kawhi Leonard. The game was only on in the background, but I soon took notice of the skills of the Toronto Raptors and Kawhi. It's not just basketball that Kawhi is good at either, while all of these other players are trying so hard to be cool, he is really humble and doesn't need to try to be cool, he just does it effortlessly. Let me back up a little and say that while basketball is my favorite major physically active sport, I've never been much of a player of it or a big watcher of the NBA. Though I have been known to dominate at street ball occasionally. I'm really only getting into it now, inspired by Kawhi. I also know lots of other people have been inspired by him as well. But, lots of people haven't been as confident in Kawhi as I have, I've been mocked about my support and thinking that he can win, but look at him now. Seeing Kahwi's fans come out in droves, cheering and representing him is also so inspiring. Amazing things have happened in Toronto, like "KaWine n Dine", where Kawai Leonard eats free at every restaurant with the program. Though Kawhi and I both understand that, while the fans and team are so nice and welcoming and that while being on the Raptors is nice, Kawhi is better alone and needs to live up to the fullest of his potential. Which is why I totally get it when he says that he's only playing for himself, that's what you have to do to be the best and be relentless.

For the past few weeks I've been envisioning this picture of Kawhi and the Raptors holding the NBA Championship trophy up. And now that it's finally happened, I don't know what to say. Kawhi rightfully getting MVP is also just icing on the cake. It was a hard fought championship. But, Kawhi and the Raptors, as well as all his fans in Jurassic Park and beyond earned this. I don't know where Kawhi or the Raptors will go to next, but wherever it is, I'm sure to follow.
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