Article contentRather, the following day, the former Raptor hosted a basketball clinic for dozens of youth in Scarborough.Article contentLeonard was met with cheers as he entered TAT Stadium.You can take the man out of Toronto…“Toronto is still in my heart,” Leonard told the crowd, adding that his son was born here.“He’s from Canada, so we always talk about bringing him back and showing him where he was born,” he said. “I just wanted to leave a blueprint out here.”The NBA star went on to join the young players from the Boys and Girls Club on the court as they showed off their basketball skills, he wrote on his Instagram page.A mural — which features a photo of Leonard’s iconic buzzer beater in Game 7 of the 2019 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers — was also unveiled.(Yes, we still get goosebumps just thinking about one of the most famous plays in Raptors history.)The mural also includes a quote from Leonard that reads: “You are stronger than you think.” Kawhi Leonard watches as his game winning ball goes in, to clinch the series in Game 7, as the Toronto Raptors defeat the Philadelphia 76ers, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday , May 13, 2019. (Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network) Photo by Stan Behal /Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkArt imitates lifeIt’s a message that the superstar wanted to pass along to the youngsters — on and off the court.Article content“You know, everybody remembers this shot right here, but it’s not just that shot,” he told them.“It’s about the countless hours before that, and then we still have work to do after this. We still have to play the semifinals and a final,” Leonard recounted of that special time.“So, like the quote says, you’re stronger than you think,” he added. “When you get in difficult times, just stay focused and know you can overcome, and even if things aren’t going well, just know you can do better.”Jackie Fung, who founded TAT Stadium, said the mural is displayed in what will be called the Kawhi Leonard Court.He added that Leonard also donated shoes, clothes, and basketballs.“This is something they’re going to remember for the rest of their life,” Fung told CP24.More to come from KawhiLeonard revealed that the event, which was also attended by Mayor Olivia Chow and City Councillor Michael Thompson, was just the first of more he plans to do to help GTA youths.“This won’t be the last thing,” he said. I’ll be doing something else out here.”After helping lead the Raptors to their first NBA championship title, Leonard signed with the Clippers.Even though Leonard didn’t play, the Raptors lost to the Clippers 112-117 in overtime on Friday.Their next matchup is on March 25 in L.A.RECOMMENDED VIDEOWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Play VideoRead More Kawhi Leonard told Raptors teammates 'I don’t want to be here,' says Fred VanVleet Raptors legend Kyle Lowry feels the love in likely last Toronto appearance Kawhi Leonard denies wrongdoing as NBA investigates his endorsement deal Share this article in your social network