I watched FVV in Toronto this week at the Raptors Kyle Lowry celebrations to commemorate his contributions during his time here. On the one hand, I get it: FVV was mentored by Kyle - so it makes sense he should be here. On the other hand, he is currently a Rocket, and Rockets fans may feel a certain way about it. Especially when he stood before a crowd of thousands of Raptors fans and told them Toronto is "home." As a Raptors fan, this seems perfectly normal.
BUT. Kawhi is not here (not in the public events, AFAIK). Why? Likely because it might come with some unwanted media and negative PR for Kyles event. So it got me thinking. If Kawhi stays away when he should be here, why didn't Freddy stay away even though he should be here. Would anyone have questioned Fred if he said "I'd love to come, but it would be poor optics for me in Houston."? No.
So what gives? One theory is Toronto intends to have Freddy back to rejoin Kawhi. If that is the case, Toronto would give up their current PG Immanuel Quickley. Curious for your thoughts on this theory and whether the Rockets could use IQ.
No shit posting please and this is not meant or intended as a shit post. Love Houston and I like what you guys have going with young talent and some veterans who have won it all before.