The Raptors’ title earned them validation.
For their hard work.
For their sacrifice.
For their excellent play.
They maintained such steely resolve throughout the playoffs until an incredible joy burst through after Game 6 of the NBA Finals last night.
On the court:
And in the locker room:
POP THEM BOTTLES 🍾 pic.twitter.com/Y8WMFskj2H
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 14, 2019
“Show us how to do it, Kawhi.” pic.twitter.com/U84UFCFbtz
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 14, 2019
.@sergeibaka has our phone, we repeat Serge has our phone
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 14, 2019
Pray for us pic.twitter.com/TZr3h2PWvf
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 14, 2019
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 14, 2019
My favorite moment was Kawhi Leonard – often panned as robotic, but back where he belonged last night – cutting loose:
