t’s no longer just “We The North” — it’s also “We The Champs.” On a chilly Tuesday night in Toronto, the Raptors celebrated their world championship in world-class fashion. And what better way to kick off the 25th season of the franchise than raising their first banner to the rafters?he fans waited 24 years for their team to become champions. But they still had to wait another four months to see the coronation. By 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jurassic Park was already at capacity.
When Ujiri received his ring, the fans erupted. It’s the only time I can recall an executive getting an MVP chant. Not that we needed to see him accept his ring to figure this out, but on opening night it was crystal clear — the approval rating for Ujiri has never been higher. Every player accepted in his own fashion. Serge Ibaka danced his way down the aisle. Patrick McCaw put up three fingers on each hand to signify that he’s adding to his jewelry collection after previous wins with Golden State. Pascal Siakam touched his heart and pointed skyward as he routinely does to pay tribute to his late father.
The Raptors weren’t the only ones soaking it in. Ceremonies can be long dog-and-pony shows for a team’s opponents to sit through. But Alvin Gentry had his team on the floor watching the proceedings as if to start the season with the visualization of the championship culture he is trying to build.
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