DeMar DeRozan expressed his belief that the Toronto Raptors would have won the 2018-19 NBA Championship had he not been traded to the San Antonio Spurs for Kawhi Leonard. In a recent appearance on ESPN's First Take, he emphasized that the only team they struggled against was LeBron James' Cavaliers, stating that the Raptors needed just one more piece to succeed, which he felt was facilitated by LeBron's move to the Western Conference. While acknowledging the Raptors' eventual championship win, DeRozan mentioned his feelings of betrayal and disappointment over the trade. He has confidence in his abilities, asserting that he has no doubt the same championship outcome could have occurred with him on the team. Despite Leonard's pivotal role in securing the title, DeRozan maintains that the Raptors' path to success could have been different had he remained. The discussion highlights the complexities of team dynamics and the impact of roster changes in professional sports.