Fred VanVleet says heartfelt goodbye to Toronto, gets trolled by Drake
VanVleet was alluding to being wooed by the team after going undrafted in 2016 and then having to scratch and claw to win the final roster spot. From there, the Rockford, Ill.
“We built things together that can never be broken, and accomplished things that will stand forever. I went from the fans not knowing who I was, to fan favorite, to most hated and I’m thankful for every second of it,” VanVleet said. VanVleet was referring there to his Cinderella story taking a darker turn more recently, with some going way over the top on social media and blaming VanVleet for all that ailed the Raptors in Tampa Bay and then in this more recent poor season.Article content“To the city, franchise, and country that watched me grow every step of the way — THANK YOU,” VanVleet concluded the post.
Of course you know tributes would pour in for VanVleet, including from his friend Drake, the team’s global ambassador.“My look alike…the love is forever thank you for your character and your contributions over the years the city will never forget!!!” Drake said in reply.VanVleet’s reply? A simple, “relax.”
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