NBA: 7 biggest beneficiaries of the 2018 offseason

NBA: 7 biggest beneficiaries of the 2018 summer

By Kyle Crabbe | Sep 18, 2018

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Head coach Tyronn Lue (L) of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after a quarterfinal game of the 2018 NBA Summer League between the Lakers and the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 26: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket as he gets past Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of the game at Staples Center on February 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Spurs won 119-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard, after seven incredible seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, moved on this offseason in a highly publicized trade to the Toronto Raptors.

Leonard is one of the biggest winners this offseason for several reasons.

1) Leonard now gets the opportunity to write his own legacy instead of following in the glory on Tim Duncan and the great Gregg Popovich led Spurs Dynasty.

2) Leonard goes to a more talented roster/team in a less competitive conference. The road to a championship became clearer for Leonard after this move.

3) Leonard becomes arguably the best player in the entire Eastern Conference with the departure of LeBron James to the West.

Leonard after his 2018 NBA offseason is set up for a major breakout in Toronto in the 2018-19 NBA season.

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