What Requests Did Kawhi Leonard's Camp Have For The Lakers In 2019?

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What Requests Did Kawhi Leonard's Camp Have For The Lakers In 2019?

Kawhi and his camp, led by his Uncle Dennis, during Kawhi's 2019 free agency wanted to take his talents to the Lakers. Upon approaching Jeanie Buss, they asked for access to a private aircraft, a free home, guaranteed off-court earnings, and an ownership stake in the team. These are impermissible and not legal by accordance of the NBA's CBA.

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