The courting process has begun in Toronto for Kawhi Leonard. Masai Ujiri's biggest off-season acquisition has yet to play a minute in the Raptors jersey but making him feel welcome north of the border seems like priority number one this season.
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According to multiple reports, the Raptors have hired former Spurs' assistant video coordinator Jeremy Castleberry as a player development coach.
Sources: The Raptors are hiring Spurs assistant video coordinator Jeremy Castleberry as a player development coach. Castleberry earned degree at SDSU, worked his way up in Spurs system from video room.
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Castleberry is said to be a close friend of Leonard's, with the two's relationship dating back to AAU and both being San Diego State alums.
A lot is riding on this season for Toronto and the uncertainty of whether or not the former Finals MVP will decide to re-sign with the Raptors after his contract ends this season is a burning question.
One thing is for certain if Leonard does decide to leave it won't be due to lack of effort from the Raptors organization in trying to keep him.