Drake, the Toronto native and entertainer, has long been a prominent celebrity fan of the Raptors. In 2013, he was named the team’s global ambassador and has since built relationships with key members of the team. While known for his courtside presence and interactions with players, one notable relationship was with former Raptors star DeMar DeRozan.
However, this offseason saw a rift between the two when DeRozan appeared in a video for Kendrick Lamar’s diss track against Drake. Despite this, DeRozan maintains that Drake is still a friend, attributing their feud to competitive spirit in the music industry. Drake, on the other hand, expressed his disapproval of a potential DeRozan jersey retirement during a recent game broadcast.
DeRozan, now playing for the Kings, responded to Drake’s comments with a challenge, indicating that any attempt to take down his potential banner would not be easy. While the Raptors have not confirmed plans to retire DeRozan’s number, his contributions to the team and role in the championship win make it a possibility in the future. Regardless, both parties will need to resolve any lingering issues for a harmonious celebration if the banner eventually hangs in the rafters.
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