Kawhi Leonard says he was 'very close' to signing with Lakers, Raptors

Kawhi Leonard, introduced as a new LA Clippers player on Wednesday, revealed in an ESPN interview with Rachel Nichols that he was 'very close' to signing with either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Toronto Raptors during his free agency. The deciding factor was the opportunity to play alongside fellow Southern California native Paul George, which Leonard said made the decision easy. Leonard, a six-time All-Star, expressed that he had always wanted to team up with George.