The NBA Had No Answer for Kawhi Leonard in 2019 

Kawhi 2019 run was truly impressive, he was playing MVP level, while leading the team on offense and defence. Sad that he departed next season.

the peak of his career he had the perfect team and literally just abandoned it. That raptors team would have repeated anyways if covid didnt wreck the franchise, but kawhi left an actual pre made dynasty. Truly wild

i watched all 82 raptor games and playoffs that year. kawhi was the greatest basketball player ive ever witnessed that year. a true king.

As a Toronto man the parade was the best day of my life 😊

The Raptors as a team were insane that season. I didn't even care about the Raptors, but I found myself watching Raptors games. The most memorable thing besides them winning the chip and the Kawhi buzzer beater, it was some random regular season game and their defense was so clamping that it lives in my mind rent free. All 5 dudes were hedging and swiping for the ball and they weren't in a zone, their D was absolutely elite. This video only covers the offensive part lol, their D was the same if not better. I remember OG was blocking Harden at the 3 point line this year. The Raptors and then the Lakers turned the old step back 3 point shooters into embarrassments.

2019 Kawhi is one of my fav players ever. Thanks for making this!

Man that 2019 run was the greatest for me I was so happy being a Raptors fan basketball fan in general Thank God we won the Championship that year truely unforgettable 🙌

I don't think we'll see a playoff run like this from a scorer soon. Truly special

Kawhi in 2019 really was on another level man. I’m just hoping he can get one more ring to finish off his career

If he stayed 1 more season we would’ve gone back to back. This man was playing some of the greatest basketball we have ever witnessed

Kawhi was the best basketball player that postseason. But the addition of Marc Gasol is not talked about enough. Being able to guard Embiid in the semis was huge. Along with a deep bench and their contributions, the Raptors finally were able to get over the hump and win their first NBA Championship.

This dude is insane when he is healthy and people who aren’t avid nba fans know this. When Kahwi is on dude is a top 3 player💀 left team came to the 6 and wins a chip and dips

There's no doubt in my mind that had Kawhi stayed for another season, the Raptors would have been champions again. That 2019 Toronto team was stacked - Kawhi was the tip of the spear but he had plenty of supporting help to carry the load offensively & defensively.

2019 Championship run by Raptors was one of the greatest and truly unique. It had everything - risky and heartbreaking decisions (trades), hard working team, chemistry, coaching, doubters and entire country of believers. It's like a new car racing team that represents new country finally has a capable car and a pilot good enough to drive it while there is very limited window of opportunity.

Crazy thing is he mightve been better against the Sixers. Truly willed his team to a comeback in game 4 to tie the series, and of course his ATG game 7 performance. Philly had a plethora of good defenders and he was simply unstoppable at times

NBA has no answer for a prime healthy Kawhi. Beast on both ends.

Kawhi was out of his mind in 2019. I remember Nowitzki during the Playoffs in 2011 taking his game to a plateau that I've not seen in the 20+ years I've been following NBA basketball, but Kawhi was at that level for the entire regular season plus the Playoffs. It was like lightning in a bottle.

dude was literally T2, prior to this i had not seen a performance like this in the playoffs by anyone. His middy shots and movement looked like MJ

Most underrated defensive team of all time was the 2019 Raptors. Honestly looking back they would’ve beat LA in the bubble to go back to back

Kawhi was not the whole team. He energized and inspired the team. That Raptors team , including all their bench players were top shooters and would be on any other team. They could lose one or two starters and not miss a beat. Had he stayed in Toronto, that team would have been one of the greatest dynasties ever and Kawhi would be at the top of GOAT lists.

being from Canada and the next city over from Toronto, i swear 2019 was probably one of the best years of my life. and this championship is definitely the best thing that happened that year

And He Played 60 Games. TORONTO Knew KAWHI wasn’t even 100%, but all they Needed was a 80% KAWHI, and He Got that shit done💯 Always tell Ppl this, If KAWHI stay Healthy and Play 55-60 Games, U can betcha House He Goin Deep in the Playoffs and Hopefully without injury🤦🏽‍♂️

Hey bruh! I loved your content. You are a good creator. Nice work👍 TA!

Love the analysis. You have an eye for detail

Great vid, need that 2019 Harden vid, one of the best offensive peaks ever

I absolutely love this series by kawhi, I remember they was talking about the raptors potentially getting swept after going down 2-0 but then they won 4 games in a row. Also I would love to see you cover paul george in 2019 he was such an exciting player to watch that year both offensively and defensively esp before the all star break

Mannnn as a bucks fan it hurt to see us go out that way. A lot of people don’t remember but that game 3 went to double OT…had the Bucks pulled it out and went up 3-0 that series is likely over. But the way Toronto fought back thanks to their grit and defensive tactics led by Kawhi was something else. I had a newfound respect for Kawhi and that entire Raptors team after that series. Great video!

Kawhi got his revenge agains gsw that year. Looking back, it was gsw that started his downward spiral in SA when zaza deliberately put his foot on kawhi's landing spot

Great breakdown!

Great vid, I would love to see a 2020 AD video. (Arguably the greatest off-ball big szn ever imo)

Crazy cuz he’s even better now offensively and more efficient than he was in 2019 just can’t stay healthy

yes he was , pure joy watching him in 2019 , he should have resigned gone back 2 back . instead he would rather be a punch line on clippers. so sad . Thanks so much for posting this , brings me back to much happier time in my life , you have no idea how bad i needed this today . Thanks !🥳

Looking back, 2019 was the peak of Kawhi's career.

Great vid.Would love to see you cover Lebron's 2018 run!

2019 kawhi run > over any of kobe's solo championship runs without shaq. Dude was a three level scoring machine that couldn't be stopped that year Do 2011 Dirk finals run or prime dwight HV.

One of the best gamble taken by a GM ever.

healthy kawhi is a deadly kawhi

THe 2019 run of the raptors is really impressive and will always be.

Kawhi was a different animal that year. The dude never wanted to be a Raptor. I was fully expecting him to sulk all year, mail in a half assed effort and skip town at the end. Instead he shows up, plays his ass off, puts up an all-time great playoff run and gifts the Raptors a ring. The man played better than anyone could have hoped and I have no issue with him leaving after. I'd make that trade 10 times out of 10.

Toronto had a really well rounded roster that year

I will never forget this run by Kawhi and the Raptors

One of the best playoff runs

I remember watching this game with my grandpa on tv magical performance

I’d wanna see your take on MVP Rose. His MVP season hasn’t been discussed by anyone besides those whose “analysis” is just listing counting stats. Highlight reel was nuts.

Bittersweet to see this. Might be difficult for some fans to admit, but Kawhi has fallen to that Grant Hill injury pit along with many who didn't live up to their full potential because of their bodies.

2019 Kawhi was immaculate

The fact the pistons made the playoffs was crazy

people discount that team, they are an ALL time great team. they would of repeated. with kawhi they took celtics to game 7 in bubble and insane game with crazy game winners, OG even barely played, They were dominate on D and had shooters they coulda been dynasty

This is a brilliant break down

that lil austin sweat music

yo after that John wall video please can we get prime 2017 russel westbrook

Im always torn between Kawai and Strasburg as who is the best and most successful "trading/paying away tomorrow for today". Im Canadian and think Kawai is firmly on the Mt rushmore just for that year. He came in, probably hates every second in the city and still showed up and crushed it. Just so much love for what he did, regardless of the warriors roster in the finals he still got us one.

Man this was a lit summer in toronto

That year was EPIC, so glad i saw that

Good vid like always, but why is the slo motion not smooth anymore in your last two vids?

Kawhai one of the greatest two way players of all time no debate

"Ahaaa__ah__ah__ah__ah__ah"

"whats the adjustment?" "im guarding giannis... thats the adjustment" kawhi said bet and won 4 games in a row

People seem to forget how much load management the spurs do

that was a truly superhuman run from beginning to end.

As a Raptors fan, I was just in awe watching him. There aren't as many offensive players as complete as him in NBA history. Truly felt like I was watching MJ

It felt great to be alive in toronto that time jeez

Still boggles my mind that he didn't decide to just stay

Kwamee Leanord is 2019 was one of the best single seasons ever witnessed

Fred was best as an off ball 2. his shot creation isnt there 1v1 and he puts up shots that are booty + struggles at the rim

Another buldenholzer classic choke job making 0 adjustments leaving these shooters wide open. Most of these threes are practice shots

Kawhi delivered a championship hoping it would be enough for the Toronto fanbase to forgive him for wanting to go back home.

Kawhi was a mercenary that year

Been a Laker fan for 27 years but Kawhi is my favorite player he's got a little 2000-2006 to his game

2019 was a great year.

And his knees has had no answer ever since…

the only thing ill ever remember from Kawhi is that fucking laugh istg😂😂😩🥴

godlike run

2017 Kawhi or 2019 kawhi and why?

why did you leave us kawai lol i miss you we could have had one more run

Jaylen Brown your next video Hoop Venue 😤😤😤😤😤😤

injures helped alot

Reminds me of 2017 Isaiah (in terms of being unstoppable ofc)

Man I miss this Kawhi and these Raptors. Kawhi to Nick Nurse “I’m guarding Giannis” series over

there hasnt been too much to cheer for in toronto sports for the last decade so this raptors run had us all united

Kawhi In 2019 is just Built diffrent

This is a redemption year against the people telling him that he is faking his injury

Til this day I still think people under appreciate for what Kawahi has done. Raptors were down 0-2 and the whole WORLD were against the Raptors at that point. Might have been the fact that he was in a team that's from Canada tbh.

Please say "Burger King foot lettuce"

The 2019 raptors defense and Fred vanvleet clutch threes ruined my life as a bucks fab

I do know that last shot against the 76ers still gives the 76ers fans nightmares

If he wins one with the Clips then its going to be sweeter than his Raptors run. Yeah he played godlike during this post season but a ring with his hometown Clips will be remembered more.

Happy that I got to see an all time great playoff run from a superstar first hand

Little did the world know, Kawhi's biggest true rival was.... himself!

Kawhi is my fav player. Just sucks that hd can't stay healthy.

Best laugh of all time though

5:16 Kawhi showcasing some decent lack of playmaking

Idk, bit of an asterisk for me cause Golden State lost two of their starters (two of their top three players) in the finals.

Thats why kawhi should have right to load manage. All fans know he great enough to carry team to championship without another superstar. Not for other players though.

Amazing we have to talk abt 4 seasons ago with him as if the man retired. 🥴

03:30 thats ZONE defence...

His game is similar to Jordan, unstoppable midrange, amazing on both ends of the floor. jordan would've destroyed the current game.

People dont give the raptors team enough credit and think it was all kawhi

Gave Canada its first NBA championship and left with a mic drop. Boss shit

FVV and Norman Powell were great in the Bucks series, Kawhi of course was the MVP.