Famous fans react to the Raptors’ latest epic buzzer-beater. Game 4: Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala blocks a shot by Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet during the third quarter. "Never been late, never left a game early — every minute of the game in the arena," Bhatia told USA TODAY in a phone interview. The restrictions have been passed down verbally and are viewed as an unofficial gag order, four current and two former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials told NBC. “The situation at the southwest border is difficult,” Mayorkas said in a statement. Golf, Bloomberg notes, has weathered the pandemic better than some of Trump's other businesses because it's outdoors and a fairly socially distant activity, but some of his courses have still lost money. Crisp County Sheriff/ReutersThe Georgia man who confessed to killing eight people in a string of shootings at Asian massage parlors told police he has sex-addiction issues and wanted to “eliminate” the “temptation,” authorities said Wednesday.“Yesterday was a really bad day for him and this is what he did,” Cherokee County Sheriff’s Capt. Facebook; Pinterest; Twitter; Tumblr ; 0; by Cady Lang Mar 24, 2016 at 2:30 pm EDT. Turns out parades are traffic nightmares, and it gets even worse when people get out of their vehicles on major highways. Jay Baker said, referencing suspect Robert Aaron Long’s explanation for the Tuesday night carnage.The 21-year-old—who appeared to highlight a love of guns and God on his Instagram account—was caught on video Tuesday night at three metro Atlanta massage parlors where eight people, including six Asian women, were shot to death, police said. Hey you! One person was also wounded at the parlor.The victims killed there have been identified as Delaina Ashley Yaun, 33; Xiaojie Yan, 49; Daoyou Feng, 44; and Paul Andre Michels, 54. NBA greats celebrated OG Anunoby’s game-winning shot. Additionally, where is Drake sitting at the Raptors game? Game 2: Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka shoots while defended by Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston during the first quarter. Game 2: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after being called for a technical foul during the fourth quarter. The names of those victims have not yet been released.Michels’ sister, Ann Thornsberry, told The Daily Beast that while they were not a “close-knit family” her brother was an electrician who had been married for over 20 years. “This standard and process has been followed at DHS since the Department’s inception and across bipartisan administrations.” The news comes after DHS secretary Alejandro Mayorkas predicted that the surge of migrants at the border will break a 20-year record and continue to strain resources. His loyalty has paid off with Toronto's Finals appearance. Two officials said that a March video shared by Representative Henry Cuellar (R., Texas), which showed a line of migrant children and women waiting to be ferried across the Rio Grande, was provided by border agents. Biden said yes, but "I don't think that you have to eliminate the filibuster — you have to do it what it used to be when I first got to the Senate, back in the old days," when "you had to stand up and command the floor, you had to keep talking" and "work for the filibuster." It’s a pretty good life.”The White House was briefed on the shootings overnight, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken referenced them in comments on a trip to South Korea—where officials said four of the victims were of Korean descent.Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said that “a crime against any community is a crime against us all.” “We know that many of the victims, the majority of the victims, were Asian. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/Ulb7MtDnK9, — Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 17, 2019, Those in Nathan Phillips Square killed some time by belting out an epic rendition of ‘O Canada.’, O Canada sung by #WeTheNorth in Nathan Phillips Square pic.twitter.com/wqDdQzjGba. Game 3: Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) passes out of the double-team by Raptors defenders Kawhi Leonard (2) and Pascal Siakam (43) defend during the first half. "The filibuster allows a senator to block a bill by refusing to yield the floor unless at least 60 colleagues vote to end the debate and proceed to a vote," The Washington Post explains. I know Golden State is the favorite, but I’m going to tell you we’re going to win in seven. He also follows them on the road when he can. “He... wouldn’t even cuss,” the woman said. Game 3: Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) hits the floor to corral a loose bal against Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half. Last Updated September 7, 2020 12:00 a.m. EST. Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia will serve as the honourary parade marshal, MLSE says. "You turn the corner and there's two people you don't know at all and they move, and he moves to protect," Biden added, referring to U.S. Secret Service and other staff who the German Shepherd encounters at the 18-acre (7-hectare) White House complex. World famous Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia, who will serve as the honourary parade marshal. Legendary comedian Billy Crystal … Game 2: Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) reach for a loose ball during the second quarter. Learn more. The hold has not entirely prevented footage of migrants from being leaked. Game 1: Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) and guard Danny Green (14) celebrate a big bucket during the second half of their series-opening win. pic.twitter.com/8j4ArIp0Yo, Analysis: The president is often the least informed principal in the room at any given meeting — and that’s how it should be, US political correspondent Griffin Connolly writes. May 29: Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots during practice. When it became evident that this development wasn’t a mirage, Raptors fans were sent into pandemonium. The S&P 500 ended lower on Tuesday as investors awaited the result of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting. Game 2: Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam dunks during the first quarter. ", A former cohost of "The Talk," Leah Remini, said Sharon Osbourne called Julie Chen, who is of Chinese descent, "wonton" and "slanty eyes.". This is their first time in the NBA Finals and the city is not prepared for all the commotion. ). "The big hope," he said. Game 4: Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney loses the ball while Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol defends during the first quarter. “I went to the Raptors and bought 3,000 tickets and brought kids from a cross-section of the community,” he said. Game 1: Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) defends Raptors forward Norman Powell (24) during the first half. Game 2: Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson goes for a rebound. 2x NBA champion, elite podcaster pic.twitter.com/4846ANwx5m, When you're the world heavyweight champ of podcasting pic.twitter.com/C6web0C0LV. His streak will continue with Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, when the Raptors play host to the Golden State Warriors. Game 5: Warriors forward Kevin Durant reaches for his leg after dropping to the floor with an injury during the first half. A third person at the parlor succumbed to their injuries en route to a nearby hospital and a fourth died while in treatment. Serge Ibaka is now using his time off to help give his fans some fashion tips. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/99Ex50fag2. TORONTO RAPTORS fans set off fireworks in the streets, vandalised a bus and even jumped in a water fountain after seeing their team win their first NBA title. #wethenorth pic.twitter.com/nl1ZX1x81H, — luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) June 17, 2019, Kawhi is really rocking a "Board Man Gets Paid" t-shirt pic.twitter.com/n6QwSWiiul, — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 17, 2019. His story turned viral earlier this week when a journalist told Bhatia’s story in a Twitter thread. Border Patrol agents have been instructed to deny all media ride-alongs, while even local media are instructed to direct questions to CBP’s Washington, D.C., office. Gunshots were reportedly fired at the scene of the celebrations. Rapper Jay-Z – a former minority owner of the Nets – is one of Brooklyn’s biggest fans. Game 6: The Raptors celebrate after winning the first championship in team history. Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard holds his Finals MVP trophy as he celebrates during the championship parade. Marc Gasol will never tire of celebrating. “Across the federal government, certain employees are designated spokespeople for their respective agencies and public statements are vetted to ensure accuracy,” a Department of Homeland Security spokesman told NBC. ", In 1999, then-Raptors general manager Isiah Thomas bestowed upon Bhatia the title of superfan. Game 5: Raptors center Marc Gasol (33) tries to corral the ball under pressure from Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins (0) during the first half. Fans are no longer allowed to attend Toronto Raptors home games in Tampa Bay, Florida.. On Saturday, Amalie Arena announced in a statement that the Tampa Bay Lightning will start their season without fans due to "concerns caused by the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across Hillsborough County and west central Florida." In fact the NBA should send out more memos to fans attending games because it’s not only the Raptors fan base, but many players throughout the NBA have been dealing with unruly fans. Robert Aaron Long, 21, of Woodstock, Georgia, was arrested in connection to shootings at three massage parlors in the Atlanta metro area on Tuesday. Game 4: Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson reacts during the second quarter. Deadpool Nba Superhero. More stories from theweek.comChess grandmasters can't stop laughing after opening their tournament match with the worst possible movesCuomo vs. Inslee: A COVID-19 tale of two governorsTrump's final border wall spree left a disjointed mess resembling 'conceptual art'. Nick Nurse’s side became the fir… Then, who sits courtside at Raptors games? Source License. "Major did not bite someone and penetrate the skin," Biden told the ABC program "Good Morning America" in an interview that aired on Wednesday. Game 1: Raptors guard Danny Green (14) passes between the double-team by Warriors defenders DeMarcus Cousins (0) and Quinn Cook (4) during the first half. The party’s been in the works since 1995. Game 1: Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) passes away from Warriors defender Draymond Green (23) during the first half. Game 5: Warriors guard Steph Curry (30) dribbles past Raptors defender Fred VanVleet (23) during the second half. Game 1: Warriors guard Andre Iguodala soars to the bucket for the two-handed slam during the first half. Just a few weeks ago, the NBA season was in full throttle and the Toronto Raptors were defending champions. May 29: Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam answers questions during media day. “It’s a temptation for him that he wanted to eliminate,” Baker added. We’ve only dreamt of it,” Bhatia said. Published September 4, 2020 12:22 p.m. EST. Game 2: Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet shoots while Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney reaches to block during the first quarter. The unofficial gag order comes as media outlets have requested pictures from inside Border Patrol detention facilities, where over 4,200 migrant children are currently being held while waiting to be transferred to other shelters. Even the most famous of Raptors fans are getting some love from the city. Trump's resorts and hotels portfolio, which includes the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., and Trump National Doral Miami, has also suffered, although Mar-a-Lago brought in slightly more money last year than it did in 2020. May 29: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry ties his shoe during practice. Another person was fatally shot at the Aroma Therapy Spa, located across the street. Game 2: Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins (0) blocks a shot by Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam during the third quarter. © 2021 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. ", Follow Jeff Zillgitt on Twitter @JeffZillgitt. "It's getting to the point where, you know, democracy is having a hard time functioning." “He was a hard-working man. The Raptors have finally arrived at Nathan Phillips Square, and Justin Trudeau is greeting them. TORONTO — Drake is the Toronto Raptors’ most famous fan. The Tennessee Titans don’t exactly have the reputation as one of the bigger fan bases in the league, however, the fans that they do have tend to be as passionate as any other fanbase. … Even during the lean seasons — 16 wins in 1997-98 and 24 wins in 2002-2003 — and all the disappointments (the Vince Carter trade, Chris Bosh and Tracy McGrady leaving, losing to Cleveland and LeBron James three consecutive seasons), Bhatia's faith in the Raptors didn't waver. Marc Gasol and ALL OF TORONTO on another level #WeTheNorthDay | @Raptors pic.twitter.com/izveBTu9Gg, The crowd erupts as Plant Guy finally delivers his noble gift to Kawhi( @RaptorsGirls) pic.twitter.com/78O6iR3uB7. Founded: 1995 Arena: Scotiabank Arena NBA Division: Atlantic. May 29: Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry shoots 3-pointers during practice. Game 3: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks for room to work against Warriors defender Stephen Curry (30) during the second half. 26 Oct 2019 2:00 PM . Game 6: Marc Gasol, right, and Serge Ibaka celebrate. Game 2: Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse checks on Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala during the second quarter. The team has fans from all over the world and the current team consists of famous players like Looney Kevon and Thompson Klay Toronto Raptors: The team from Canada came into existence from 1995 after NBA gained popularity in Canada. Serious situation unfolding @CBCNews @CTVNews @CP24 crowds are tearing down barriers according to @tofire radio broadcast. Game 6: Kawhi Leonard (2) and Kyle Lowry (7) celebrate as the final seconds run of the clock to clinch the Raptors' championship. John Tory might have some new competition. The party’s been in the works since 1995. “It might be a long one. Game 4: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry passes the ball during the third quarter. Game 2: Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reacts after being called for a foul during the second quarter. Around the same time, Bhatia was getting his phone fixed at a store when another customer, according to Bhatia, told the caller on the other end, "Hey, I’ve got to go, my cab driver is here.". Game 1: Raptors defender Pascal Siakam (43) catches Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) with a ferocious block during the first half. Game 4: Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka reacts after a play during the fourth quarter. If you’ve attended games at Scotiabank Arena or watched Raptors games on TV, you’ve seen Bhatia. Bhatia arrived in Canada 34 years ago with an engineering degree but couldn’t find a job. May 29: Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam laughs during practice. We also know that this is an issue that's happening across the country. Kawhi dropped the mic on the party by mocking his own laugh. One person you won’t find in the throngs? TORONTO — Drake is the Toronto Raptors’ most famous fan. After raging against ‘voter fraud’ on Fox News, Greg Abbott admits no such fraud exists in state, The US hopes that this week's meeting can reset Sino-American relations from 'a position of strength'. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn. He decided to try and turn that into a positive. Game 1: Raptors center Serge Ibaka throws down the two-handed flush during the second half. Since 2016, the valuation of Trump's commercial real estate business is down 26 percent, and his most valuable holding — a 30 percent stake in two skyscrapers in San Francisco and New York that makes up about one-third of Trump's fortunate — has fallen by $80 million since 2019. Game 5: Warriors guard Klay Thompson celebrates a big second-half 3-pointer. Game 1: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) barrels over Warriors defender Steph Curry (30) on his way to the basket during the second half. So he attended the first game in Raptors history, Nov. 3, 1995, and saw a 94-79 victory against New Jersey. He became the general manager of a dealership, eventually bought it and now owns multiple car dealerships. There was no way @Drake would miss the @Raptors' championship parade. He was eventually nabbed on a highway two hours south of Atlanta after a police chase, and he has been charged with murder and attempted murder.Long admitted he was on his way to a pornography-related venue in Florida, authorities said, adding that it was “very likely there would have been more victims.”Massage Parlor Massacres Suspect Said He Loved Guns & GodPolice said Long—who has a hunting license—purchased the weapon used in the rampage just prior to the shootings. Drake was looking thirsty, so a fan hooked him up. Game 2: Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry reacts after a basket during the first quarter. Drake has been front and center during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, sitting in his customary courtside seat next to the Toronto Raptors' bench at Scotiabank Arena.. However, this dedication towards the Canadian side is not only for the paparazzi to go wild over, and Drake has undoubtedly proven that. 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Game 2: Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell reacts after a play during the second quarter. Raptors fans were loving the rare display of emotion they saw from the typically stoic basketball star after he sunk last night's miraculous shot. Bhatia is a unifier. He began selling cars and proved to be an outstanding salesman. Game 4: Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins and Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green battle for the ball during the first quarter. — Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) June 17, 2019. The Biden administration is limiting the information U.S. Border Patrol can share with media outlets during a surge of illegal immigration at the southern border, NBC News reported on Wednesday. Meet Nav Bhatia, a … Read the full analysis at Bloomberg. And the award for strangest chant of the day goes to... Toronto is not used to a parade example 2544: People are chanting “TTC!” as two city buses lead the parade. So far, outlets have not received footage from inside detention centers. Game 2: Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins reacts during the fourth quarter. Source License. Four days after celebrating their first Larry O.B., an expected two million Toronto Raptors fans hit the streets once again for the team’s championship parade. Even the people who are hockey people, they’re talking about the Raptors.”, "I believe we are (on) a mission and are going to get this one game at a time,” Bhatia said. Speechless. Currently, NBC News adds, "the onus is on the majority to find 60 votes to advance legislation; if it falls short, it stalls. Game 3: Raptors guard Kyle Lowry pleads his case with with referee Marc Davis during the second half. Subscribe to Toronto for all the latest and greatest stories. Game 3: Raptors center Marc Gasol (33) tries to control the ball between Warriors defender Andre Iguodala (9) and DeMarcus Cousins (0) during the first half. “It was 'How do I change that perception?' Former "EastEnders" star Patsy Palmer said she was doing a "real Piers Morgan" as she closed her laptop during a live virtual interview. The tweet and account were deleted, but Bhatia reached out to the man and they have tentative plans to meet. This is exciting for us here. Crowd to Kawhi: ONE MORE YEARKyle Lowry to crowd: FIVE MORE YEARS pic.twitter.com/rYImiYzVTv. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about. The professional skier said she loves getting dressed up, but wanted to remind people that she's the "same person" with or without makeup. The Raptors are the first Canadian team ever to play in the NBA Finals and they are beloved by a nation of very loyal fans. Game 6: Kyle Lowry kisses the Larry O'Brien Trophy after the Raptors clinched the first championship in team history. Who are some of the Titans' most famous fans? Jay-Z and his wife Beyoncé take in the Brooklyn Nets against the Toronto Raptors during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Barclays Center on May 2, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of... Series 4. Has Durant played his last game with the Warriors? The rapper is known for his ringside seat near the scorer’s table and is extremely enthusiastic about the team, occasionally interacting with the players themselves. He has been recognized as … There’s no shortage of celebrities that are fond of basketball. 2:20 AM and chants of ‘Let’s Go Raptors’ are breaking out among the 1000+ fans already waiting at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. Despite the parade running wayyyyy behind schedule, Raptors fans are still bringing the noise. The Raptors need to send out some memos on how fans should be acting as the Toronto fans do not know what to do. A guide to the most famous (and insanely passionate) supporters of your favorite team. The Duke of Sussex has been in touch with both his brother and his father in the wake of his and his wife’s candid interview that’s rocked the royal family. Previous Celebrity. Now, the team's entire roaster has been sent into self-isolation after coming into contact with COVID-19. President Biden for the first time Tuesday publicly endorsed changing the Senate's filibuster rules so if a senator wanted to block a bill, he or she would have to earn it. "I went to the Raptors, and then I got addicted. pic.twitter.com/xhJVziGBLh, Plant Guy... meet Chips with the Dip Guy. NBA Finals: Best photos from Raptors-Warriors, (Photo: Jesse D. Garrabrant, NBAE/Getty Images). I don’t smoke. By ETCanada.com Staff. And he might even get his chips and dip. 35 Celebrities That Are Famous Die-Hard Sports Fans. Game 2: Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry reacts after fouling out. The U.S. stock market lacked direction for much of the day after the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record highs in the prior session as optimism about a $1.9 trillion fiscal stimulus package and ongoing vaccination drives bolstered views that the economy was on a path to recovery. — Vivek Jacob (@VivekMJacob) June 17, 2019. Everybody’s talking about it. Game 3: Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins (0) loses control of the ball against Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half. Gregory Shamus, Pool photo via USA TODAY Sports. He never missed work. nba tumblr. SportsPulse: Trysta Krick on how the perennially good Raptors took big gambles with the hope of being great, and the gutsy moves looks like they paid off.