On May 12, 2019, Toronto witnessed a historic moment when Kawhi Leonard made a buzzer-beater that led to the Raptors' championship win. This peak in basketball success, however, has seemingly come at a cost, leading to a subsequent decline characterized by years of poor performance and disappointment. After the euphoria settled, fans began to feel a sense of debt to the 'basketball gods' as the team entered a challenging era marked by losses and uncertainty, especially as it approaches the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery with slim chances for a top pick.
Six years ago today, Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater shot changed Toronto's sports culture, but the Raptors have since struggled to recapture that success.
The championship era brought immense joy, but a downward spiral followed, leading to a decade of disappointing performances that feel like a karmic payback.
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