I know your best friend left, I know you're mad, but let's make this thing work out. I know your best friend left, I know you’re mad, but let’s make this thing work out. And we are here today.”With no assurances that Leonard would re-sign with the team beyond 2019, it was a high-risk trade for Toronto. Leonard led the team in scoring all season and carried them to their first final in the franchise’s 24-year history. After being presented with the MVP award, Leonard was asked how winning a championship would shape his pending free agency decision.

Source: National Post June 14, 2019 12:18 UTC