Kawhi Leonard Honored With "King Of The North" Mural In Toronto

Raptors fans are all in on Kawhi Leonard.

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In just one full season with the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard has cemented himself as one of the best players to ever grace the franchise. After being acquired in a trade last summer, Leonard has led the Raptors to their first ever NBA Finals appearance and it's obvious that the fan base is appreciative of his contributions to the franchise. This appreciation was on full display when a new mural was revealed in Toronto that dubs Leonard as the "King Of The North."

The mural was created by artist Javid JAH in collaboration with luvsomeone and takes up the entire side of a building. This glorious piece of art depicts Kawhi with his Raptors jersey on all while wearing a crown, looking regal as hell. It's a fitting tribute for a player who has already done more for the franchise than anyone before him. Torontonians have a lot of pride for their city and this art is just another example of that.

Kawhi is a free agent this summer and many reports and rumors suggest that he'll want to return home to Los Angeles. If the Raptors were to win a championship this year, Leonard's plans may change but for now, the North will have to remain cautiously optimistic. 

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.