This has been a groundbreaking playoff run for the Toronto Raptors, and they’ve been getting the support from their fans to match. It’s been an incredible moment for Raptors fans, and for the country at large.
During a speaking event in Ottawa on Friday, even Barack Obama acknowledged the enthusiasm that Raps fans have been showing in the playoffs.
Obama ducked the original question about his own rooting interests in these Finals, though! Even a big-time Bulls fan like Obama can pick a side when it comes to the NBA Finals, right? Most fans around the league have taken the Raptors’ side, perhaps because they’re tired of the Warriors winning every year.
But for real, it really is a special moment in Canada right now. As big as this may be for Day 1 Raptors fans, you can also tell that they’re winning over new fans from around the country, and that’s important, too.
