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man literally Kawhi shut down all the haters without saying a word, only actions. He surly had the first and the last laugh of the 2019 NBA season #goat
You can stop with duncan there, duncan has better mentality than kobe. Remember kobe in his prime, had passing issues, has that big ego always with the superstar diva attitude. Kawhi is far from that. Kobe never scored like a role player. Kawhi can switch it to role player and star anytime.
who would have thought that after Kawhi got injured in Oracle in 2017, he will get the last laugh in Oracle 2 years after and basically closes the Oracle Arena with a bang
That playoff run was something., in a conference of Embiid and Gianis with stacked teams some fans expected him to get swept but nahh., defense and heart win rings
Ill never forget when we lost game 1 against Orlando literally everyone was doubting us.. they said raptors in 7 against Orlando and philly would 4-1 us 😩😩
Don't know why but I had confidence in Nick Nurse. After they lost the first one vs Orlando, I said Raps in 5 and I was right. I thought Sixers won't get to the 7th game, but was sure Milwaukee would end us in the CF.
Don't forget healthy players that didn't suffer very serious injuries while Toronto was cheering about it. LeBron will be back in The Eastern Conference to bitch slap the Raptors single handedly.
Daaaammmnnn! Kawhi is like MJ & Kobe because of his fade away jumper, post moves, buzzer beater, Shot clocker...and I think that He can be a GOAT someday..He was also Humble, Quiet in every game. #MarkmyWords
I hurt for him when he got booed in San Antonio & people not understanding that he wasn’t healthy enough to play.... so glad he won 2019.... success is the best revenge 💜💜💜
Kawhi is humble. Doesn’t talk a lot of BS. He shows what he can do. That’s all you need to win a chip!!! Less talk, more doing!!! He’s the real MVP. Two way player Defense and Offense. Two Finals MVP’s on two different teams in two different conferences. He has join the ranks of Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Lebron James. He made history! Love me some Kawhi Leonard. 💙👍🏾💯👏🏾
This video had me in tears. So much respect for Kawhi. Does not make a big deal about him but people who play ball knows that he is a guy that makes the differnce
This story will go down for ages in Canada . The story of a quiet man , with mediocre teammates and adoring fans united until the end to end the drought of an NBA Championship. The quiet odd man elevating his team mates through every clutch winning games ; and making them (team mates and fans ) believe that immortality can be achieved through team work and finally ending the drought on 13- June -2019 . Game 6 .
The mediocre teammates part is a joke right? The Raptors are one of, if not the deepest team in the NBA. He has a top 5 2 way starting all star PG, a top 5 PF, 2 of the best defensive centres of all time, one of - if not the best backup PG in the league, one of the best 3 and D SGs in the league... His teammates are literally the best you could imagine on an NBA roster around him...
Leonard would not have chosen Toronto, and indeed has decided to go home to LA, but the difference between Leonard and a lot of spoiled professional athletes is that he went to work and always gave the Raptors 100% after that trade, that's why he's a true champion and will always be loved by fans in Toronto and all over Canada
Made me cry. This guy is unbelievable as not only a basketballs but a man. I have been given so much Joy as a fan of his since the very start. KL2 is an all time great and I hope the Clippers can rally around him and he will give them their first Championship and go down as one of the greatest players who ever lived.
From very humble beginnings in Southern California to now bringing an NBA championship to a great city and country! Wow! God always uses the meek and lowly to do great feats that confounds the wise, the arrogant, and the proud. This was awesome to witness!!
I just love when these people who think they know sports n the player just let them look like fool w/their stupid comments!!!..Leonard keep proving them wrong!!..🤣
Congratulations RAPTORS! And Mr . Leonard..you have finally gotten the respect and attention (from everyone) you deserve. Keep your NBA game going. thank you for being such a humble winner!!
Fans didn’t get an NBA title as I recall. The Raptors did if I recall. The trophy is where in the stands, your office, your home? Let us be real here! As a sports fan you give respect where it is due. I am not a Raptor fan but I am a good and fair loser; the best athletes should always win and have their congratulations in order. Don’t be such sore losers!
after seeing both kawhi and kobe. i can say that out of the two kawhi is the closest being to jordan. not championship wise but being wise. kobe had all of jordan move but he could not be proficient enough with it shooting around 43 to 45% for his hole career. while kawhi may not have as many championships as kobe but his proficient at both end of the floor really remind me of jordan. not saying that kobe was not a good defender. he was but his defense does not remind me of jordan. maybe because kobe like to gamble a lot on defense hence why i dont see jordan blue print in it but kawhi does not waste movements and is really smart were he pick his shooting spots and attacking the rim none stop just like jordan did in his hay days.
Yo I totally agree. I was thinking that while watching Kawhi play. He is just so low key but like you said, he doesn't waste anything not even pointless statements or antics. He is pure basketball in my eyes. I just thought of this. I don't think he is like Jordan but that he is channeling that same mindstate and excellence gameplay wise. Its a certain type of energy that Kobe was able to channel but he couldn't quite harmonize it perfectly. Kawhi is the closest right now to that, with his court leadership and demeanor.
Nailed it. Phil Jackson said the same thing about Kobe regarding efficiency and that he had to shoot himself back into a rythm. A 2 dimensional player. Kawhi actually evolved right in front of our eyes to be that patient passer, having and empowering trust in his teammates. And impacting the game in other ways like the way MJ did. Hitting the shot at the right moment, rebound, stripping the ball. Not feeling panicked in trying to dominate. All the old school players are looking at Kawhi like "yea, this is one of the only guys who could have played in our era and dominate. Physical, strong, no complaining about a hard hit that doesn't get called, and shoot lights out".
that's why he's my favorite, his game is a tribute to 90's era which i love the most. it's harder to defend now (no touch era), but this guy still does and does it cleanly. his passing game is almost elite level now too, which will make him more complete coz he draws a lot of defenders unto him. hope he stays healthy, really love seeing him more on court, very well deserved comeback and win over the warriors. no matter what excuses gsw/media throws this series, kawhi and his team deserved the chip.
He's literally the greatest Raptor ever and he's only played like 60 games for them. He also schooled the greatest forward the league has produced while he only had half a quad.
Kawhi redeemed himself with this historic finals run. Now it’s time to go back to back to prove his greatness and assert his dominance on the court💪 This is a wonderful season for us NBA fans.
1:53 The synchronization of the commentator’s reaction and the kick from the guy on the bench is gold, I think he’s the same guy crouched down next to Kawhi in that famous picture of that game 7 buzzer beater
You know what, I have got ro say that I have never had more respect for any athlete in recent recent history than I have for this man right here. He did what was best for him long term against what everyone (and I do mean everyone) said. He didn't say anything. He challenged his team to trade him. They did. Went to Toronto and let his play do the talking while saying pretty much nothing. Play offs come. Each round talking heads aren't picking them. They go though team. He says nothing. He doesn't even ask who next, he just laces 'em up and shows up. Finals come around dude (and his team) go through GSW when every few (if any, including me) thought that they had a chance. He still says nothing; until the end. NBA Champs and MVP. Whether you like him or not you have to respect him. Because of his play, his demeanor (Ice cold), and his competitiveness, think that I have a new favorite player. Congrat Bro!!!
Thank you Kawhi for playing with integrity and passion. You took us to where I never thought we could get too. You'll always be a Raptor in my heart. But please stay so we can maybe do this again. WE THE CHAMPS 🥂🥂🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️
Great video, really puts you in the moment. Unbelievable journey this athlete took us on in only 1 season in his team debut. I underestimated him a lil in the beginning & not happy losing Derozen. Lebron James was the Raptors ceiling & now it feels like a Lebron/Jordan clone is on my hometown team...what a sensational country wide performance from a humble heart that just wants to hoop😉
At the age of 28, he won his first champion as apprently being the alpha dog in the team. He has been extremely efficiently, a true two way-player, clutch when push comes to shove. He reminds me of MJ. I haven't seen any player being able to do what Kawhi is capable of.
would have been sweeter if you included the clip where stephen A admitted he was an idiot for looking down on the raptors and kahwi..still, a great video tho..
This is one of the greatest video compilations or "stories" I've ever seen online. It was very "Kawhi" like, and by that I mean that it took its time, yet burst on you when the moment was right. I got sucked in. Superb pacing and editing. The music background was right on point, and the snippets of silence with just shots of the City or Kawhi himself in quiet moments added to the story beautifully. I literally had goosebumps watching this, and it took me probably 15 to 20 minutes to watch it, as I was constantly stopping to catch my breath in awe over some of the plays Kawhi made last year. Kudos to you, sir, for a brilliant "mini movie".
You know what I'm not happy he left, however he brought us a championship, mission accomplished as far as I'm concerned. He also left a lot of money on the table to satisfy his own desires professionally and personally. The fact that it's not all about money for him shows his character and that's a rarity in the "It's all 'bout me" attitude that is prevalent in today's NBA. When the Raps aren't playing against him, I'll cheer for him and wish him well.
Yes it was. Kyle and Kawhi are the 2 greatest raptors ever. Kawhi in terms of skill, with Lowry maybe 3rd or 4th and Kyle in terms of Loyalty and legacy.
Hey if anyone old enough that reads this and you recall watching Michael Jordan playing, go back to minute 8:54 of this video and watch the next 10 seconds of Kawhi and tell me if it doesn't look like you're watching MJ ? Long live Kawhi Leonard, the #GROAT (The Greatest Raptor Of All Time)
One thing thst can't be said about Kawhi ascension to greatness is that he wasn't blasting through serious competition! He cant be denied...... the great Kawhi
NBA lore will tell of one surname: Leonard. A mysterious purveyor of basketball excellence, whose coy demeanor has flummoxed; as well as draw in, onlookers and opposition alike. Very few can keep their soul deep within the abyss and prove that it doesn't take an inferno to demonstrate true power burning within. Shouldering the pain from loss can lead you to a kind of strength you may have never thought possible. Karma and legends from days past smile down on the worthy. Dynasties lay broken and scattered in the wake of challengers seeking to restore balance.
As a long time warrior fan, kawhi is great even though we lost, congrats to the the raptors, enjoy that winning feeling we felt for 5 years. as some one said somewhere "we will meet again"
I remember everyone was saying at the beginning of last year Kawhi was being exiled and that he was gonna suffer for a full year in Toronto. For him to not only flourish but to help a franchise end years of playoff misery by not only getting too, but winning the finals is just unbelievable too this day. 💯
Of course Kawhi is a amazing player and benifited to the raptors, but this Vid made it sound like it was just Kawhi. The Raptors bench stepped and up greatly, and it paid off...
It’s absolutely amazing what this man did. To be called the greatest Raptor ever after less than a year with team , says a lot about how great he is. Hope he stays or even go for the one more year option. Not even Raptors fan but love Canadians in general. Lovely country and people.
Starting this season we all thought the raptors weren’t gonna win. And also they still thought Vince was the best player in Raptor history but after this playoff run Kawhi is the Raptor legend. Mans an absolute legend.
U know there are raptors fans that hate kawhi for going to the clippers, everytime i see a coment like that i remind him that thanks to him they won a championship something that unfortunately vince carter tracy mcgrady and demar derozan couldnt give to the raptors.
The sequel starts from the chopper view on the tarmac, or with Shannon Sharpe saying that he is going to the Lakers. It would be amazing if they do it again with Kawhi. Either way, what a run in '19.
Dude literally beat all of the best teams in the playoff, Philly was the best team they faced going 7. Then to face the best record team in NBA with the MVP and win 4 straight, then dethrone golden state EPIC
they didn't dethrone gsw. Gsw are injured but kd and thompson will probably resign with the warriors and they will regain health and make it back in the 2021 finals.
@@rigobatiancila5824 they dethroned GSW, the raptors would have one in 5 if not for KD's sacrifice, KD might not resign and Steph will take a lot of wear and tear playing a whole season alone, by the time Klay and KD comes back (if he resigns) Steph and draymond may have injuries. It was good run while it lasted
I was certain that he was only that good because of Popovichs system.. He surely proved me wrong and I couldn't be happier to be wrong! Congratulations Toronto! You deserve this..
To be honest, he is still playing as if he is a part of Pop's system; taking good shots, taking the ball down to the rim, having great efficiency in offensive side, and putting everything in defensive side. It wouldn't be wrong to say Pop passed the torch to Kawhi.
Greatness. I do wish he would've given his Raptors teammates the chance to run it back for the repeat. But at the end of the day, no one can be mad at him, hes home. Great player.
I'm watching nba since I was in high school..Michael Jordan is my idol ever since...but now I have a new one...he is kawhi Leonard..complete player..he can smash lebron James..
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MCQ37 Highlights Sry to bother you but how did you get all the clips?
Thank you
good stuff queeve
Raptors should retire kawhi's jersey number
man literally Kawhi shut down all the haters without saying a word, only actions. He surly had the first and the last laugh of the 2019 NBA season #goat
24 7 You could say Kwai Leonard is not the Goat and MJ is.
lol especially with that laugh of his 😂😂
@@blacknerdtalks7921 He had the last laugh :)
@@blacknerdtalks7921 Whats wrong with his laugh he's being a fun guy.
Very True,
Emotion like Duncan
Physique like Jordan
Mentality like Kobe
Mix all that and you get Kawhi Leonard 🔥🔥🔥
Thats actually pretty accurate
Dont compare kawhi to them. He is an individual player with individual trait.He has the kawhi emotion,physique of kawhi and the mentality of kawhi
You can stop with duncan there, duncan has better mentality than kobe. Remember kobe in his prime, had passing issues, has that big ego always with the superstar diva attitude. Kawhi is far from that. Kobe never scored like a role player. Kawhi can switch it to role player and star anytime.
@@heroininhaler so well said.
who would have thought that after Kawhi got injured in Oracle in 2017, he will get the last laugh in Oracle 2 years after and basically closes the Oracle Arena with a bang
Poetic justice
If this is true it was meant to be.. everything happens for a reason. It’s a new season! 🤞
@@amandas273 Warriors fans wished Zaza was still playing with the team. lol
Karma's a bitch.
The ice cold king of the north conquered the oracle 2 years in the making.
Haters gonna hate, the board man will be getting paid.
Antonio Medeiros idk anyone who becomes less funny when drunk lol
@Phan Nguyen nah if he wanted money he would go to la and get giant endorsments but kawhi just wants to win
Antonio Medeiros sounds like you know everyone 😂😂😂
*Nope*
OK!!!
That playoff run was something., in a conference of Embiid and Gianis with stacked teams some fans expected him to get swept but nahh., defense and heart win rings
Ill never forget when we lost game 1 against Orlando literally everyone was doubting us.. they said raptors in 7 against Orlando and philly would 4-1 us 😩😩
@@trevorsosa coz honestly if kawhi isn't in the squad, raps would not get passed philly lol.
Don't know why but I had confidence in Nick Nurse. After they lost the first one vs Orlando, I said Raps in 5 and I was right. I thought Sixers won't get to the 7th game, but was sure Milwaukee would end us in the CF.
Don't forget healthy players that didn't suffer very serious injuries while Toronto was cheering about it. LeBron will be back in The Eastern Conference to bitch slap the Raptors single handedly.
@@picark3218 lol salty ass. Leonard can handle James
Stephen A: This series is over, they can't beat these boys.
Kawhi: Uhuaahuuuhauhuh
Damn i actually heard his laugh 😂
Stephen A Smith did a Paul Pierce
@@artificialtwentyfour that image just popped up in my head lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣
He deserves what he does..a heart of a champion THE KING OF NORTH...
THE KING OF NORTH WE THE NORTH RAPTORS
@Drew Blak haha King of L.A. , not even
Thank God for Haters..
Makes the story..even more Special!💪
💯
That's right
I'm not hatin'on KL but dude was here for one season and had a deep bench. If he was here in the mid nineties he'd be forgotten like the rest of them.
The Great Redrover If if if if ... sounds like hating
The Great Redrover finals mvps aren’t forgotten tho
Kawhi Leonard is very humble player.. His my idol
idiotic grammar too
Daaaammmnnn! Kawhi is like MJ & Kobe because of his fade away jumper, post moves, buzzer beater, Shot clocker...and I think that He can be a GOAT someday..He was also Humble, Quiet in every game.
#MarkmyWords
Brodie Rap 1,000,000 BETTER THAN LEBROKE
He's actually the definition of Action speaks louder than words 🥰🥰🖐
you nailed it!🤣🤣
My favorite player kawhi Leonard just shows hard work pays off stay true to the grind you’ll become a legend.
already a legend.. and championship destroyer!
Hard work alone does not result in one winning championships, because if it did surely the Raptors would be still waiting to experience it.
Crazy he got hurt vs warriors then won a title against them
TMT 1 thats the redemption phase
that every 🐐 has to go through
That douchebag did that on purpose, stuck his foot under Kawhi when he was landing
Highflyer21 i mean.. zaza is famous for targeting players and super dirty plays sooooo
@@seanc.682 So what? Just because Zaza is famous for it doesn't make it okay
Road Runner you’re taking my comment out of proportion, i simply meant it’s not surprising that it happened, that’s all
I hurt for him when he got booed in San Antonio & people not understanding that he wasn’t healthy enough to play.... so glad he won 2019.... success is the best revenge 💜💜💜
You simply cannot stop this man. He is a team by himself.
Kawhi IS superb, LEGEND!
By luck of the draw but kawhi is alright
Hater: " Good luck with all the above because he wants no part of this"
Kawhi: " AHA HA HA HA!!!"
Supergto82 lol
Am i the only one that can hear his laugh inside my head. 🤔
Aljon Bantilan no I do too
this one, i'll never forget. now kawhi as the last laugh. TO HATERS: YOU CAN'T PUT A GOOD MAN DOWN
Agreed, he may not have wanted the move but he was and is a professional first and foremost, got down to work and won another title
Kawhi is humble. Doesn’t talk a lot of BS. He shows what he can do. That’s all you need to win a chip!!! Less talk, more doing!!! He’s the real MVP. Two way player Defense and Offense. Two Finals MVP’s on two different teams in two different conferences. He has join the ranks of Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Lebron James. He made history! Love me some Kawhi Leonard. 💙👍🏾💯👏🏾
I'll never forget that they won on my birthday. They made HISTORY.
This video had me in tears. So much respect for Kawhi. Does not make a big deal about him but people who play ball knows that he is a guy that makes the differnce
I appreciate those people who looked down on Raptors and Kawhi. Kawhi makes those guys like fools, or maybe they really are!
This story will go down for ages in Canada . The story of a quiet man , with mediocre teammates and adoring fans united until the end to end the drought of an NBA Championship. The quiet odd man elevating his team mates through every clutch winning games ; and making them (team mates and fans ) believe that immortality can be achieved through team work and finally ending the drought on 13- June -2019 . Game 6 .
Siakam and Lowry are more than just mediocre players.
Mediocre teammates, are you high?
The mediocre teammates part is a joke right? The Raptors are one of, if not the deepest team in the NBA. He has a top 5 2 way starting all star PG, a top 5 PF, 2 of the best defensive centres of all time, one of - if not the best backup PG in the league, one of the best 3 and D SGs in the league... His teammates are literally the best you could imagine on an NBA roster around him...
The Kawhiminator, just keeps coming back!
This is our Cinderella story
Leonard would not have chosen Toronto, and indeed has decided to go home to LA, but the difference between Leonard and a lot of spoiled professional athletes is that he went to work and always gave the Raptors 100% after that trade, that's why he's a true champion and will always be loved by fans in Toronto and all over Canada
The most dramatic game 7 vs.sixers a miracle shot by kawhi done ,,,, that's history
Thanks for this video. Can tell u put in some time on this - was very well put together.
This is poetry. Beautiful. Thank you
Made me cry. This guy is unbelievable as not only a basketballs but a man. I have been given so much Joy as a fan of his since the very start. KL2 is an all time great and I hope the Clippers can rally around him and he will give them their first Championship and go down as one of the greatest players who ever lived.
Smooooth operator! This guy is a straight killa...hope he stays in the six. Raptors #1 💪🇨🇦✊
I will always hate Zaza Pachulia after what he did to Kawhi Leonard and I am not even a Spurs fan.
G. T. Hate him forever. He's one dirty player.
G. T. That would have been another championship for him
Fuck Zaza
From very humble beginnings in Southern California to now bringing an NBA championship to a great city and country! Wow! God always uses the meek and lowly to do great feats that confounds the wise, the arrogant, and the proud. This was awesome to witness!!
Told ya I'ma fun guy
"I'm gonna do great things." Sublime.
Kawhi and the Raptors made so many people look stupid.
I just love when these people who think they know sports n the player just let them look like fool w/their stupid comments!!!..Leonard keep proving them wrong!!..🤣
Michael Franklyn skip was lowkey right
Watch this a million times n still looks fresh!!.🤣
Frank u just love the underdogs!!😎
Congratulations RAPTORS! And Mr . Leonard..you have finally gotten the respect and attention (from everyone) you deserve. Keep your NBA game going. thank you for being such a humble winner!!
He has no respect from me as a spurs fan
He abandon us like a coward, he will never have respect from San Antonio
But everyone else other then Warriors and some spurs fans were cheering for the Raps
Fans didn’t get an NBA title as I recall. The Raptors did if I recall. The trophy is where in the stands, your office, your home? Let us be real here! As a sports fan you give respect where it is due. I am not a Raptor fan but I am a good and fair loser; the best athletes should always win and have their congratulations in order. Don’t be such sore losers!
after seeing both kawhi and kobe. i can say that out of the two kawhi is the closest being to jordan. not championship wise but being wise. kobe had all of jordan move but he could not be proficient enough with it shooting around 43 to 45% for his hole career. while kawhi may not have as many championships as kobe but his proficient at both end of the floor really remind me of jordan. not saying that kobe was not a good defender. he was but his defense does not remind me of jordan. maybe because kobe like to gamble a lot on defense hence why i dont see jordan blue print in it but kawhi does not waste movements and is really smart were he pick his shooting spots and attacking the rim none stop just like jordan did in his hay days.
Yo I totally agree. I was thinking that while watching Kawhi play. He is just so low key but like you said, he doesn't waste anything not even pointless statements or antics. He is pure basketball in my eyes.
I just thought of this. I don't think he is like Jordan but that he is channeling that same mindstate and excellence gameplay wise. Its a certain type of energy that Kobe was able to channel but he couldn't quite harmonize it perfectly. Kawhi is the closest right now to that, with his court leadership and demeanor.
Nailed it. Phil Jackson said the same thing about Kobe regarding efficiency and that he had to shoot himself back into a rythm. A 2 dimensional player. Kawhi actually evolved right in front of our eyes to be that patient passer, having and empowering trust in his teammates. And impacting the game in other ways like the way MJ did. Hitting the shot at the right moment, rebound, stripping the ball. Not feeling panicked in trying to dominate. All the old school players are looking at Kawhi like "yea, this is one of the only guys who could have played in our era and dominate. Physical, strong, no complaining about a hard hit that doesn't get called, and shoot lights out".
You said it right bruh!
that's why he's my favorite, his game is a tribute to 90's era which i love the most. it's harder to defend now (no touch era), but this guy still does and does it cleanly. his passing game is almost elite level now too, which will make him more complete coz he draws a lot of defenders unto him. hope he stays healthy, really love seeing him more on court, very well deserved comeback and win over the warriors. no matter what excuses gsw/media throws this series, kawhi and his team deserved the chip.
WOW! Kawhi Leonard makes my heart smile! GO CLIPPERS!
kawhi has a long JOURNEY to the RING and NBA FINALS!...and HE did IT! true HEART of the GREAT PLAYERs
Abdul kabal Halamani nah he a bitch for leaving SA
Bitch to Great!
remember first clip raptors haters?how gsw fans cheered when Kawhi got injured.KARMA mofos
hahaha
they did not cheered dummy
@@estersoldao1019 yes they did
@@estersoldao1019 yes they did
Freddy79 they didn't cheer they booed
He's literally the greatest Raptor ever and he's only played like 60 games for them. He also schooled the greatest forward the league has produced while he only had half a quad.
Vince and T-Mac put Toronto on the map, and Kawhi and the ‘19 Raptors made Toronto gold.
You can't hate him he has proven he is one of the best as a warrior fan I am saying this!#theclaw
Kawhi redeemed himself with this historic finals run. Now it’s time to go back to back to prove his greatness and assert his dominance on the court💪 This is a wonderful season for us NBA fans.
That one raptors ring is so important that it now becomes Kawhi’s legacy this man gave a country its first ever championship #2xFinalsMvp
1:53 The synchronization of the commentator’s reaction and the kick from the guy on the bench is gold, I think he’s the same guy crouched down next to Kawhi in that famous picture of that game 7 buzzer beater
You know what, I have got ro say that I have never had more respect for any athlete in recent recent history than I have for this man right here. He did what was best for him long term against what everyone (and I do mean everyone) said. He didn't say anything. He challenged his team to trade him. They did. Went to Toronto and let his play do the talking while saying pretty much nothing. Play offs come. Each round talking heads aren't picking them. They go though team. He says nothing. He doesn't even ask who next, he just laces 'em up and shows up. Finals come around dude (and his team) go through GSW when every few (if any, including me) thought that they had a chance. He still says nothing; until the end. NBA Champs and MVP. Whether you like him or not you have to respect him. Because of his play, his demeanor (Ice cold), and his competitiveness, think that I have a new favorite player. Congrat Bro!!!
Thank you Kawhi for playing with integrity and passion. You took us to where I never thought we could get too. You'll always be a Raptor in my heart. But please stay so we can maybe do this again. WE THE CHAMPS 🥂🥂🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️
Kawhi reminds me of Barry Sanders in this way...Silent when not playing in the game but a completely monster when in the game
Well deserved. Hope KAHWI stays.
By the way. Nice editing and great BGM! Good job on the video.
no tey dont deserve it the Warriors deserve it
Zachary and how don’t the raps deserve did we cheat by beating you guys
@@zacharysaladin1694 fuck outta here, as great as the Warriors are they manufactured those last 2 rings.
Best player in the NBA....BRAP!!! ❤️🔥🐐👑🏆 THE KING OF THE NORTH! Proved himself
MVP for best basketball,👏👏👏👏 for best moments 😭😍😍🤩
I'm the happiest man to witness his ERA
Awesome mini film! Chills throughout . King KAWHI of the East/NORTH/and let's not forget, of the West !!
Samuel Calvillo and the south lol
Raptors fan and we appreciate you Kawhi ❤️
Great video, really puts you in the moment. Unbelievable journey this athlete took us on in only 1 season in his team debut. I underestimated him a lil in the beginning & not happy losing Derozen. Lebron James was the Raptors ceiling & now it feels like a Lebron/Jordan clone is on my hometown team...what a sensational country wide performance from a humble heart that just wants to hoop😉
Thanks Kawhi for bringing it home, your family now, board man always gets paid! Amen.
I was 11 when this happened and my parents went out to a bar to watch and I just stayed up all night listening to it on my little radio going crazy!
4:19 And Kevin Durant said Paul George is better than Kawhi Leonard...lol (last laugh).
Tyrone Shoemaker he said that in 2013 🤦🏾♂️
Cupcake D likes to talk talk talk, but he couldn't beat the warriors so he joined his daddy Curry and became a system player to win his rings.
@@cutedog7275 burner accounts 😂
At the age of 28, he won his first champion as apprently being the alpha dog in the team. He has been extremely efficiently, a true two way-player, clutch when push comes to shove. He reminds me of MJ. I haven't seen any player being able to do what Kawhi is capable of.
*second champion
would have been sweeter if you included the clip where stephen A admitted he was an idiot for looking down on the raptors and kahwi..still, a great video tho..
With all things considered, the most accomplished athlete to ever play for a professional Toronto sports team. Forever love for the Klaw.
this is so beautiful,thanks for the video.#ILoveKawhiInspirational
Hi beautiful
This is one of the greatest video compilations or "stories" I've ever seen online. It was very "Kawhi" like, and by that I mean that it took its time, yet burst on you when the moment was right. I got sucked in. Superb pacing and editing. The music background was right on point, and the snippets of silence with just shots of the City or Kawhi himself in quiet moments added to the story beautifully. I literally had goosebumps watching this, and it took me probably 15 to 20 minutes to watch it, as I was constantly stopping to catch my breath in awe over some of the plays Kawhi made last year. Kudos to you, sir, for a brilliant "mini movie".
You know what I'm not happy he left, however he brought us a championship, mission accomplished as far as I'm concerned. He also left a lot of money on the table to satisfy his own desires professionally and personally. The fact that it's not all about money for him shows his character and that's a rarity in the "It's all 'bout me" attitude that is prevalent in today's NBA. When the Raps aren't playing against him, I'll cheer for him and wish him well.
Men I sure hopes he brings a championship to the Clippers. Welcome home Kawhi.
That last comment from perk was for Kyle though. Still a beautiful thing
Yes it was. Kyle and Kawhi are the 2 greatest raptors ever. Kawhi in terms of skill, with Lowry maybe 3rd or 4th and Kyle in terms of Loyalty and legacy.
Hey if anyone old enough that reads this and you recall watching Michael Jordan playing, go back to minute 8:54 of this video and watch the next 10 seconds of Kawhi and tell me if it doesn't look like you're watching MJ ?
Long live Kawhi Leonard, the #GROAT (The Greatest Raptor Of All Time)
One thing thst can't be said about Kawhi ascension to greatness is that he wasn't blasting through serious competition! He cant be denied...... the great Kawhi
It was beautiful watching this man ball out. Probably the best run since Dirk.
From unknown & underrated,
became Undisputed💪
NBA lore will tell of one surname: Leonard. A mysterious purveyor of basketball excellence, whose coy demeanor has flummoxed; as well as draw in, onlookers and opposition alike. Very few can keep their soul deep within the abyss and prove that it doesn't take an inferno to demonstrate true power burning within. Shouldering the pain from loss can lead you to a kind of strength you may have never thought possible. Karma and legends from days past smile down on the worthy. Dynasties lay broken and scattered in the wake of challengers seeking to restore balance.
When everyone thinks you cant and you prove everyone wrong K.L
Great job
Thank you board man for finally helping us get our first chip
As a long time warrior fan, kawhi is great even though we lost, congrats to the the raptors, enjoy that winning feeling we felt for 5 years. as some one said somewhere "we will meet again"
kawhi > kd. much respect
This makes me cry
Hope Kawhi stays in 6 man 🇨🇦 🏀. The whole country embraces him as if he’s the Prime Minister
Vince Carter, Chris Bosh, and DeMar DeRozan tried for years what Kawhi did in 1...Leonard is a legend up here
I remember everyone was saying at the beginning of last year Kawhi was being exiled and that he was gonna suffer for a full year in Toronto. For him to not only flourish but to help a franchise end years of playoff misery by not only getting too, but winning the finals is just unbelievable too this day. 💯
so much better than nba editing team. impressssive!
Of course Kawhi is a amazing player and benifited to the raptors, but this Vid made it sound like it was just Kawhi. The Raptors bench stepped and up greatly, and it paid off...
It’s absolutely amazing what this man did. To be called the greatest Raptor ever after less than a year with team , says a lot about how great he is. Hope he stays or even go for the one more year option. Not even Raptors fan but love Canadians in general. Lovely country and people.
Starting this season we all thought the raptors weren’t gonna win. And also they still thought Vince was the best player in Raptor history but after this playoff run Kawhi is the Raptor legend. Mans an absolute legend.
U know there are raptors fans that hate kawhi for going to the clippers, everytime i see a coment like that i remind him that thanks to him they won a championship something that unfortunately vince carter tracy mcgrady and demar derozan couldnt give to the raptors.
One of the best forward in NBA. Love this HumbleBeast
The sequel starts from the chopper view on the tarmac, or with Shannon Sharpe saying that he is going to the Lakers. It would be amazing if they do it again with Kawhi. Either way, what a run in '19.
Dude literally beat all of the best teams in the playoff, Philly was the best team they faced going 7. Then to face the best record team in NBA with the MVP and win 4 straight, then dethrone golden state EPIC
they didn't dethrone gsw. Gsw are injured but kd and thompson will probably resign with the warriors and they will regain health and make it back in the 2021 finals.
@@rigobatiancila5824 they dethroned GSW, the raptors would have one in 5 if not for KD's sacrifice, KD might not resign and Steph will take a lot of wear and tear playing a whole season alone, by the time Klay and KD comes back (if he resigns) Steph and draymond may have injuries. It was good run while it lasted
so historic, i just love this man the way he play and how humble he is. #2KL
I was certain that he was only that good because of Popovichs system.. He surely proved me wrong and I couldn't be happier to be wrong! Congratulations Toronto! You deserve this..
To be honest, he is still playing as if he is a part of Pop's system; taking good shots, taking the ball down to the rim, having great efficiency in offensive side, and putting everything in defensive side. It wouldn't be wrong to say Pop passed the torch to Kawhi.
You were not alone. Kevin Durant thought the same thing and actually had to face the Klaw, the King of the North, Kawhi Leonard.
Greatness. I do wish he would've given his Raptors teammates the chance to run it back for the repeat. But at the end of the day, no one can be mad at him, hes home. Great player.
Skip bayless eating his words,he's dying right now ahahaha😂🤣😅
Arnold waygear eating his words with salt🧂
@@catherinelynnfraser2001 😂🤣😅your right
This some good stuff, left San Antonio, the quest for a ring was on, now he's long gone, such a sad sad song.
MVP!!!! 🍾🍾🍾🍾
Kawhi is the type of player you build in Create a player in 2k
This was amazing.
Great seeing another Loona stan lol
ill be honest I cried
I'm watching nba since I was in high school..Michael Jordan is my idol ever since...but now I have a new one...he is kawhi Leonard..complete player..he can smash lebron James..
Amem!!!!!!
Hahaha.no he cant.
From cast away to King, all hail Kawhi
1:50 that shot was scary. Same as the philly shot.
Beautifully put together, u gained a new subscriber. Respect ✊