Kawhi Leonard is back, and so are Raptors’ title aspirations
The Toronto Raptors are entering the new season with high expectations following the return of Kawhi Leonard and a retooled roster. Coach Darko Rajakovic emphasizes that the team is focused on championship-level performance.
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Captures the shift in competitive status for a major professional sports franchise and the associated media narrative.
A retooled roster, a maturing core and the addition of a familiar proven winner have raised expectations in Toronto.
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