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May 25, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse gestures as he speaks to his players as Raptors ambassador Drake applauds behind him during the first half of game six against Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference final at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Drake holds a role as global ambassador for the Raptors, and the presence of the Canadian superstar rapper has given added attention to the franchise. With the Raptors making their first appearance in the NBA Finals, opening Thursday night at home against the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors, Drake — and what he does from his courtside seat — will surely be a big topic of conversation. The TV cameras will capture his every move and any potential trash talk.
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