The Raptors’ gamble to trade for one guaranteed year of Kawhi Leonard’s services paid off handsomely on Thursday night, as Leonard delivered the franchise’s first NBA championship and captured a second career NBA Finals MVP award.
The Raptors would conceivably start the 2019-20 season as title favorites if they can keep their team together – but it remains to be seen whether Leonard will re-sign with Toronto or leave in free agency this summer. Leonard has long been linked with the Clippers, but a championship season may have changed his plans.
As fans filled the streets of Toronto the celebrate the team’s title, one fan carrying a houseplant became a viral sensation on social media – and he’s got a brilliant plan to keep Kawhi in Canada.
Plant Guy: “It’s a housewarming gift for Kawhi. He’s staying!”
Reporter: “Does he know this yet?”
Plant Guy: “I’m waiting. Have you seen him? …. Well, when you see him, tell him I’ve got a housewarming gift. Tell him I love him. Tell him thank you for the shot.”
Reporter: “What kind of plant is that?”
Plant Guy: “It’s a plant for Kawhi. It’s a Kawhi plant. It’s a Kawhi cactus. A Kawhactus.”
If Kawhi has a Kawhi plant at home to take care of, there’s no way he could risk relocating it to a potentially harmful climate. If Kawhi re-signs, Plant Guy deserves a ring.
