Toronto Raptors media day 2026: Kawhi Leonard speaks for the 1st time since rejoining team | LIVE

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The Toronto Raptors held their media day Monday morning as they gear up for the 2026-27 season, including re-introducing Kawhi Leonard after the team reacquired their former star who led them to the only championship in franchise history in 2019. When asked by Toronto Star reporter Doug Smith — who originally asked Leonard in 2019 a question that led to his viral laugh video — if he was still a fun guy? "For sure," Leonard replied with a grin. Asked what he thought about the viral clip so many years later Leonard replied, "If I can make people laugh... I'm not embarrassed by it." Leonard was also asked about the KaWineAndDine campaign which has now returned to Toronto. The viral movement encouraged Toronto restaurants to place window badges pledging free food for life if Kawhi re-signed with the team in 2019. "I want to know who told them I like to eat," Leonard said laughing adding, "I'm older now so I can't eat as much." Also speaking on Monday were Head Coach Darko Rajakovic a

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