The reality is, the sales pitch is one more year of Kawhi being supported by Siakam and the older guys (Lowry, Gasol, Serge, Danny) while hoping some younger guys take another step (Powell, FVV, OG).
And then adding another star beside Siakam and Kawhi in summer 2020.
A 2+1 might work well under that structure for both sides. Kawhi would only be stuck here for 1 year if they strike out in 2020, and could even ask for a trade to the destination he wants - with the leverage there to pick up the option if need be. Gives the Raptors a chance to make good on their best sales pitch to Kawhi, and then to gain some assets if it doesn't work out. And either way Kawhi is lined up for the 10 year max once his deal is up.
And then adding another star beside Siakam and Kawhi in summer 2020.
A 2+1 might work well under that structure for both sides. Kawhi would only be stuck here for 1 year if they strike out in 2020, and could even ask for a trade to the destination he wants - with the leverage there to pick up the option if need be. Gives the Raptors a chance to make good on their best sales pitch to Kawhi, and then to gain some assets if it doesn't work out. And either way Kawhi is lined up for the 10 year max once his deal is up.
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