NBA 2019-20: 3 Burning questions for Los Angeles Lakers heading into the offseason

#2 Kawhi Leonard or somebody else?

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If the Lakers do go the route of signing a maximum level free agent, why not Kawhi Leonard? He just led the Toronto Raptors to an NBA Championship. \

The Klaw is a two-time NBA Finals MVP, from California, and after a nine-game 2017/18 season, just re-established himself as a top three player in the Association.

However, while it's rumored and reported that Kawhi has a meeting scheduled with the Lakers to discuss his signing with the storried franchise, it's hard to believe that Kawhi is serious about the Lakers.

First, it was his request that Magic Johnson who resigned from the team be included in the meeting.

If Leonard is serious about the Lakers he has just issued a warning that he does not trust Rob Palenka. Magic Johnson was essentially mentoring Rob Palenka and claims he left the Lakers because Rob was essentially backstabbing him.

Adam Silver the NBA’s Commissioner has weighed in and said Magic cannot attend that meeting to discuss Leonard's free agency. It was Kawhi Leonard’s clear lack of trust in the medical, front office and head coaching staff of the Spurs that caused the trade to Toronto last summer.

It's pretty obvious Kawhi has seen the drama in Los Angeles’ front office and his request to meet with Magic, who has been synonymous with the Lakers since they drafted him, is a clear sign Kawhi does not trust Palenka.

Could Palenka and the Lakers be wasting time pursuing a piece to their puzzle they will never get? It's quite likely and Rob Palenka should not wait for a signed contract from Kawhi Leonard to fill out his roster.