Fred VanVleet had the best answer for Kawhi Leonard’s free agency decision

Kawhi Leonard, as you probably heard a million times this NBA season, is facing a major decision to make in free agency as he heads into the summer.

Leonard could elect to stay with the Raptors longterm — something the entire city has seemingly lobbied for. But there was always a chance that Leonard would leave after one season, and the Raptors were willing to take that chance in pursuit of a championship.

Though the risk paid off, Raptors players are now facing questions about Leonard’s impending free agency. After the Game 6 win, Leonard and Kyle Lowry both joked about the decision. During a Sunday press conference, Raptors guard Fred VanVleet offered his own take on the situation. And it was epic.

VanVleet on Kawhi's free agency: "There's nothing more we can do. We've done it, the city's done it, this franchise has done it, the coaches have done it, his teammates have done it. We've done our job. I would assume he knows what is here and what makes this place special" pic.twitter.com/JtsoYQ7K34

— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) June 16, 2019

VanVleet is asked about Kawhi’s impending decision. “We would all love for him to be back and if he’s not, we’ll move on from there. He brought this city a championship and I think he’s earned his freedom.” Says if Kawhi joins another team, “we’ll have to kick his ass next year.” pic.twitter.com/qUSEqYuetA

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He said:

“If he’s on another team, then we’ll have to kick his ass next year, but hopefully he’ll be back.”

Of course, losing Leonard would be a huge blow to the Raptors — even if the team was 17-5 without him during the regular season.

Still, you have to respect VanVleet’s answer. That was great.