"Former Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard came out to support youth basketball players at a skills development event in Scarborough Saturday. The basketball player's arrival was met by ecstatic cheers from dozens of youth and parents at the TAT Stadium, located near Birchmount Road and Crouse Road. Toronto is still in my heart, Leonard said to the crowd. The event provided youth the opportunity to learn directly from Leonard through various drills, including shooting and passing."
"The court was also dedicated to the NBA star, who now plays for the Los Angeles Clippers. TAT Stadium founder Jackie Fung said Leonard approached him about doing a youth clinic in Toronto after working with his team for an event in China. Fung added Leonard also donated shoes, clothes and basketballs for the youth at Saturday's event. Kawhi Leonard ran various drills, from shooting to passing, with youth players at a basketball clinic in Scarborough. (Prasanjeet Choudhury/CBC)"
"Pointing to a photo of the infamous buzzer beater shot from the Raptors' 2019 championship run, Leonard said there were countless hours of training and dedication behind that one moment. He said he wanted to leave a blueprint in Toronto, promising to return to the city to give back in the future. My son was born out here, so he's a Canadian, said Leonard, adding the family has discussed bringing him back to show him where he was born."
Kawhi Leonard returned to Scarborough to support youth basketball at a skills development event at TAT Stadium near Birchmount Road and Crouse Road. His arrival drew ecstatic cheers from dozens of youth and parents. He told the crowd Toronto remains in his heart and ran drills focusing on shooting and passing while teaching directly. The court was dedicated to him and he donated shoes, clothes and basketballs. Leonard referenced the countless hours behind the Raptors' buzzer‑beater and promised to leave a blueprint and return. He noted his son was born in Toronto. Mayor Olivia Chow attended, urging expanded space, support, training and programs for young players.
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