Toronto Raptors Win First Ever Championship, NBA Players React

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The Raptors did the unthinkable last night.

Heading into the NBA Finals, not many people were giving the Toronto Raptors a chance to defeat the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors were ultimately injured and battered heading into the series and it allowed the Raptors to take over and win the series in six exciting games. Last night, the Raptors finished the series with a 114-110 victory that will be remembered by Canadian sports fans for years to come. 

Kawhi Leonard ended up coming home with the Finals MVP trophy while role players like Fred VanVleet, Marc Gasol, and Kyle Lowry were praised for their incredible performances. 

It's the first time a team from outside of the United States has made it to the finals, let alone win the championship. Raptors fans were going crazy in the streets of Toronto as they were overcome with joy thanks to this historic moment. Meanwhile, the Warriors dynasty is now in question and there is a chance that it could all come apart next season, especially with Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson sustaining longterm injuries.

Immediately after the game, NBA players took to Twitter to react to the Raptors championship and offer their sincere congratulations. You can find some of the best tweets below.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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