What a time indeed! This week, I got the chance to experience something that most Torontonians would take for granted; I attended my very first basketball game and let me tell you, it was amazing! I'll admit that sports isn't really my thing, but when you're at an event with two of the greatest teams in the NBA, you're bound to get pumped about it! And that's exactly how I felt but I wasn't alone. Amongst a crowd of over 20,000 people, I watched the Toronto Raptors take down Lebron and the Cleveland Cavaliers on a special night that celebrates Toronto's very own Drake!
Drake, who is the Global Ambassador for the Toronto Raptors, is also one of the greatest rappers out there right now; and I happen to be a big fan of his. Lucky for me, I got to go home with a limited edition, long-sleeved Raptors/OVO shirt and a headband, which was part of the Drake Night swag, courtesy of the rapper himself. Drake wasn't the only name being celebrated last night but Kyle Lowry was also a name that drew a lot of attention. The star of the of the team got in 27 points, four steals and six assists. But it all came down the fourth quarter, where Toronto took an 82-80 lead and the crowd kept getting louder by the minute! The Raptors dominated as their 103-99 victory over the Cavaliers put a perfect ending to Drake Night.
When asked about the night named after him, the Toronto native said it's something he does for the city and for people to enjoy themselves. He says he hopes it lasts forever and I think I speak for every Torontonian when I say...we hope so too!
