Toronto Raptors facing tough battle to keep Kawhi Leonard Watch the 2019 NBA Draft live on Sky Sports late on Thursday night (midnight)Kawhi Leonard celebrates at the buzzer as the Toronto Raptors complete a 4-2 series victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA FinalsThe Toronto Raptors took down the dynastic Golden State Warriors to win Canada's first NBA title but now face perhaps their toughest battle yet as they try to convince Kawhi Leonard to have a long-term future with the team. 1:35 Relive the highlight plays and reaction from the Toronto Raptors' series-clinching Game 6 win over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals"I'm about to enjoy this with my team-mates and coaches and I'll think about that later," said Leonard. Image: Kawhi Leonard celebrates with the Larry O'Brien trophyAt the time, many experts thought the Raptors forward would play out the season and then sign a contract with a team in Los Angeles. 1:15 Kawhi Leonard was named MVP of the 2019 NBA FinalsWithout Leonard, the Raptors would surely not have been in a position to dethrone a Golden State team who were seeking a third consecutive championship and their fourth in five years. 5:51 Relive Kawhi Leonard's superb 2019 postseason performances that led the Toronto Raptors to the NBA Finals"We have the best player in the league and the best player in these playoffs in Kawhi Leonard," said Raptors Cameroonian forward Pascal Siakam.

Source: Sky sports June 15, 2019 06:00 UTC