Kawhi Leonard's home debut with the Toronto Raptors will be must-watch TV. Leonard spent the first seven seasons of his career with the San Antonio Spurs before their shocking divorce resulted in Leonard relocating to a different country.

Everyone is waiting to see how Kawhi jells with Kyle Lowry and the Raptors. Toronto fans will get their chance to watch Leonard in his first regular season game with the Raptors on Wednesday, Oct. 17 when the Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at home.

Leonard is excited about his debut and he told Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports:

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“It's going to be a great experience. It's going to be my first time being on the home team here. Everybody says it's a great energy and vibe. I'm just ready to live in the moment and see it for myself.”

Kawhi will play in front of a raucous crowd that hopes this is the year they finally overcome their playoff demons. If they can finally figure out a way to find playoff success, Leonard will lead the way. The former Finals MVP is a superstar when he's at the top of his game. In a weak Eastern Conference, Kawhi could be the one to lead the Raptors to the Finals for the first time in the franchise's history.

His debut for Toronto will contrast with his eventual return to San Antonio in January. For all the love he'll receive in Toronto, the San Antonio crowd won't offer any quarter to the star who spurned their beloved Spurs.