Today is bound to be a tense day for Toronto fans as reports continue to suggest that a Kawhi Leonard Lakers contract could be a real possibility this upcoming season. Thankfully, news of the deal hasn't been confirmed and Raptors fans can still hold out hope that the King of the North will return to the 6ix for another glorious season. However, that hasn’t stopped Twitter from descending into chaos. Broderick Turner of the LA Times recently revealed several behind-the-scenes details of Kawhi’s meetings with the Lakers. According to Turner, who spoke with Spectrum Sportsnet, the Finals MVP had a very positive phone call with Magic Johnson about the Lakers on Sunday, in which he able to gather some crucial details about what he can expect from the team. “Kawhi and his uncle, Uncle Dennis, they talked to Magic several times. They’ve also talked with Rob Pelinka. They want to meet with Jeanie Buss and Magic,” Turner said. Turner wasn’t the only one claiming to have the inside scoop about Kawhi. Former Cleveland Cavalier Kendrick Perkins also weighed in on the issue: “Just heard that Kawhi is meeting with the Clippers tonight but the Lakers hold the upper hand, unless Doc works his Magic tonight it’s looking very strong that Kawhi will be in Purple and Gold!” Perkins wrote. Fans were alarmed even more when fake accounts began stoking the rumour fire on Twitter. One false report claimed that Kawhi had already accepted a multi-million dollar deal from the team: Breaking: Kawhi Leonard is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers on a 4-year, $144M max contract. LeBron James and newly acquired Laker Anthony Davis were on hand for pitch meeting. Press conference forthcoming with Buss family. pic.twitter.com/LNorpeKe4z— Adrian Wojnarowski (@nba_wojespn) July 1, 2019 If I see one more fake woj page 🤦🏽♂️— Carter Harlem Monroe (@harlem_monroe) July 2, 2019 Twitter users, being Twitter users, took the whole thing as an opportunity to out-meme each other: Lakers fans when we sign Kawhi Leonard: pic.twitter.com/ZsJ5tbC3qy— Lakers Plug 🔌 (@lakersplug) July 1, 2019 Live look at what’s going on inside the Kawhi Leonard free agency meetings. 😭(🎥: @SportsNation) pic.twitter.com/2mLzDRA1QQ— theScore (@theScore) July 2, 2019 BREAKING: Kawhi Leonard has made his official decision, and after much thought and prayer, he has decided to go with the grilled cheese sandwich for dinner. Crust cut off.— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) July 2, 2019 #KawhiLeonard #KawhiToLAAll Lakers fans waiting on Kawhi like: pic.twitter.com/Hg354RUmkd— LeBrow (@LeBrow23) July 2, 2019 Me looking at my Twitter when I see Kawhi is a Laker trending hahaha #KawhiLeonard #KawhiToLA pic.twitter.com/NtwD3mHz2p— DonnieHoward (@DonnieHoward2) July 2, 2019 "Hey Woj, can you announce Kawhi Leonard already?"Woj: pic.twitter.com/gYsFUs0OAZ— Burak Dikbas (@bdikbas11) July 2, 2019 Los Angeles Lakers fans have been losing their minds during #NBAFreeAgency. All they want to know is if they're getting Kawhi Leonard or not. 😂😱 pic.twitter.com/bCIHAsRk9M— Da Kid Gowie (@DaKidGowie) July 1, 2019 LeBron, AD and the Lakers showing up at Kawhi Leonard’s house to find out if Kawhi is a Laker. pic.twitter.com/KGOjBSre53— Cameron Grant (@coolcam101) July 2, 2019 The reality is, though, until the moment Kawhi announces his plans for next season, we are all going to be stuck in the dark. Toronto fans can only hope that an NBA Championship win was enough incentive for the MVP to re-sign.
