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Watch: Kawhi Leonard on fitting in with the Raptors and Dame Time returns
Kawhi Leonard talks impact after his 21-point Raptors preseason debut, and the NBA teases Dame Time ahead of Portland's October 21 home opener.
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Two Opening Night storylines got fresh video on Wednesday: Kawhi Leonard talking through his first night back in a Toronto jersey, and Damian Lillard reminding everyone what Dame Time looks like before Portland’s home opener.
Kawhi on fitting in — and standing out
Leonard scored a game-high 21 points in 17 minutes in his 2026 Raptors preseason debut against the Knicks. In the clip that followed, he kept the message simple: he is here to fit in, then to separate himself by playing great basketball.
Dame Time rolls toward October 21
The league’s Dame Time package looks ahead to Portland’s home threads starting Wednesday, October 21 — Lillard’s first regular-season night in a Blazers uniform since March 2023, after he missed all of last season recovering from an Achilles injury.
Videos: the NBA official X account. Each clip plays in full from its original post.
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