2018-19 NBA and Raptors thread

[flamingred89]

Originally Posted by jayswin

Haha, Jesus you guys are going nuts with this stuff at this point. That side stage has been there for years, it's where the drum and DJ's perform for the crowd before, during and after the games. It wasn't set up for Drake to cheer in front of the peons, lol.

Drake is just there because he's a huge fan having fun in his hometown. At a certain point you just have to let it go and understand that celebrities will always be a part of entertainment.

At least we don't have it like LA and New York where 90% of the celebrities give zero ****s about the game in front of them. Drake cheers like a big kid, it's awesome, while you guys are curmudgeonly.

Oh I’m all for Drake and his relationship with the Raptors. It’s funny how much he is in the heads of opponents. My comment had a little sarcasm in it as it was a funny visual to see him cheering above the crowd. I was hoping he’d go full Spike Lee and troll the Bucks on the road though.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Pretty obvious it touched the rim.

That's what she said

[pria(kin)16]

Welp looks like RESPs will have to wait, see you Saturday night Kawhi! Let's Go Raptors!!!!

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[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by pria(kin)16

Welp looks like RESPs will have to wait, see you Saturday night Kawhi! Let's Go Raptors!!!!

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NSFW!

[bluejays]

Speaking of Drake. Not the most credible writer, but damn it's harsh (and I tend to agree).

[Johnny Makarov]

Wow that was intense. Raps would have won by 20 if they would have benched Siakim. Some of those shot attempts he took were disturbing.

Anyone notice Van Vleet was jawing with mini Drake in the orange jacket? He inspired him to the best of game of his life!

Drake needs to be in a suite high above on Saturday.

[keenan87]

Is there a chance Leonard might stay if they make the finals?

[TheRealPepman]

Damn, imagine the Raptors acutally making the NBA Finals.

Damn, that'd be as crazy as the Flames making the NHL Stanley Cup Final 15 years ago. Everybody's going to go wild.

Signed,
Raptors fan who loves LeBron James too (NBA's my first love. Hockey toppled that later in life because the NBA's parity, until this year, sucked.)

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Is there a chance Leonard might stay if they make the finals?

There's always a chance, but I think ultimately it comes down to taxes. Most players are less narrow minded about being in Canada as they were during the Vince Carter days. Now I think the cold can play one part, as is going through customs apparently, but most important is taxes. And that's for any North American sport. I really hope they know what button to push because he's earned it.

[savemedrzaius]

[t0rrent98]

I sure hope both leonard and Butler don't go to Lakers.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by fleury

There's always a chance, but I think ultimately it comes down to taxes. Most players are less narrow minded about being in Canada as they were during the Vince Carter days. Now I think the cold can play one part, as is going through customs apparently, but most important is taxes. And that's for any North American sport. I really hope they know what button to push because he's earned it.

Toronto can pay him more than any other team and taxes in Cali are high


Not saying he is gonna stay but it won't be a money thing

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by TheRealPepman

Damn, imagine the Raptors acutally making the NBA Finals.

Damn, that'd be as crazy as the Flames making the NHL Stanley Cup Final 15 years ago. Everybody's going to go wild.

Signed,
Raptors fan who loves LeBron James too (NBA's my first love. Hockey toppled that later in life because the NBA's parity, until this year, sucked.)

Not really, Raptors were a top team all year.

Parity? Warriors are HEAVY favorites to win again

[Sammymydog1]

Demar who?

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by t0rrent98

I sure hope both leonard and Butler don't go to Lakers.

#### the haters. Leonard's staying, I don't care what anyone on the internet tells me. Kawhi should be tampering with LeBron to come play for the Raptors. I see your bald spot, Your Majesty, and I ain't impressed.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Annnnnd the Drake curse is now on track to hit it's catastrophic peak. He should resign as ambassador if they lose.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1131769463689416704

[Beninho]

Kawhi is putting in a legendary playoff performance and has been dealing with a clear injury. There is a reason people have brought up how great the raptors medical team has been when dealing with Kawhi’s recovery the whole year and now throughout the playoffs. Imo this will be a major factor in to why HE STAYS


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[GirlySports]

I just discovered that Totonto would have home court in the Finals.

That could be a factor.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Fred Van Vleet! #BetOnYourself

[flamingred89]

Kawhi is absolutely the type of player that will stay in Toronto. Once the whole “are you staying” narrative ends he will be left relatively alone. Especially in the regular season when the Leafs dominate the headlines. Someone who signs with New Balance and shy’s away from the lime light doesn’t strike me as someone who wants to get wrapped up in Lebrons look at me NBA.