The Raptors have a unique distinction in American sports: the most famous person associated with the franchise has never played for or coached them, or any other team for that matter.
Drake may dwarf Doug Christie or Donyell Marshall in notoriety, but 15 years into a storied musical career he remains eager to shine the spotlight on his hometown teams. Sometimes that entails designing a garish chain simply in case the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs or Raptors win a championship.
Other times, it entails leaping on the Raptors’ telecast and taking potshots at their rivals—as he did to hilarious effect Friday evening during Toronto’s 108–105 loss to the Celtics.
