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Report: Kawhi Leonard Passed on Lakers in 2019 to Avoid Playing With LeBron James

According to The Star’s Bruce Arthur, Kawhi Leonard didn’t sign with the Lakers in 2019 because he didn’t want to play alongside LeBron James. Toronto hoped he’d return after the title run, while Jimmy Butler, Leonard’s preferred partner, chose Miami. The Clippers ultimately landed Leonard, leaving the Lakers as a distant third in the sweepstakes.