Kawhi Leonard says he is “thrilled” to be out of Los Angeles and discusses what he is looking for as a player in an appearance on the Toronto Raptors’ Open Gym YouTube channel. In comments highlighted by outlets, Leonard also addresses his approach to team decisions, saying he is not “championship chasing” in the way some may assume.
Leonard frames his stance around choosing an organization based on fit and what he wants to build with teammates, rather than simply seeking the “best team” to win with. Both sources report that he refers to the idea of not treating the move as a public spectacle, including a remark about not wanting to wear “a thousand jerseys.”
While the outlets’ phrasing emphasizes his excitement about leaving LA, the underlying focus is consistent across coverage: Leonard’s own statements describe his mindset, his motivations, and his tone about the move to Toronto, using direct quotes from the Raptors’ video appearance.
