Relive The Toronto Raptors' Historic NBA Championship Run

[@lordfaust023]

Damm.. Embiid's tears is now immortalised forever by being part of every Kawhi Raptors playoff highlights

[@chrishuerta4663]

Fr I would would also cry tbh sad way to go out.

[@rachelguzzo1602]

Regie Ferrer+ I would too, imagine if the Sixers won that game. We WERE the team who took them to 7 games

[@tl1405]

Actually it is immortalized in a t-shirt showing the final shot.

[@nikeadpony9118]

DANNY GREEN' IS THE REAL MVP... WITH KT

[@nuknuknuk111]

@@nikeadpony9118 danny green almost threw game 6 away lol

[@sals79]

kawhi never quit on us, like all the other donkey superstars did. he came for a year, gave us his all, won us a championship, and went home. i love the man to death.

[@jeevansingh1344]

@ Sal S yeah totally agree man 😉

[@husseinkassam7514]

Totally agree

[@ES1982-l1v]

Northern Mercenary!

[@emmettboomhour320]

Facts

[@besottedchimp1992]

I mean Demar didn’t give up either

[@seszio]

There’s no way you’re watching this without getting goosebumps.....

[@RobertGarcia-wv8vx]

Yeah, well, fyi anyone else get goosebumps taking a crap?

[@marksman4599]

@@RobertGarcia-wv8vx yeah taking a big "crap" is something I always do when Steph Curry begs for another all star to carry GSW.

[@Clip_Frenzy0608]

Yeah bro and some tears in my eyes

[@eshleynau3326]

Str88 up Facts

[@seszio]

Robert Garcia only if it’s cold out when I’m giving your woman a Cleveland steamer.....

[@Qpec519]

As a Canadian, this was one of the greatest moments in sports history I’ll never forget this team and what they did Thank you Raptors, you’ve made 37 million people proud. #WeTheNorth

[@eklovesmusic]

This still chokes me up. I have watched it so many times. I am so proud of the Toronto Raptors.

[@Fomich]

@@RobertGarcia-wv8vx Someone salty? Cry me a St Lawrence.

[@jeremyeyles735]

@@RobertGarcia-wv8vx you a goof dawg there actually are Canadians.

[@jeevansingh1344]

Me too

[@Oeleted]

I thought I would never see my Raps win it all in my lifetime until we got Kawhi for that one season, I watched every single playoff game, the series winner against Philly and game 6 of the finals I will always remember and will never forget what Kawhi did for us

[@tylermiron3162]

Stay or leave I respect Kawhi Leonard no matter what he does. 2019 CHAMPS! Forever in history 🖐️🏀

[@mitchmatthews9874]

i think kawai will pack up for la because toronto is a cold hellhole

[@OlivetheDoge]

Facts bro, Toronto will always love the man, played with his heart and soul , played with pure respect, showed up to every game, was always humble.

[@Byteable]

Mitch Matthews the people makes up for the cold hellhole

[@elstingergt3374]

wtfisyolo P “Good things happen to good people.” - Kawhi Leonard

[@dutchmilk]

@@mitchmatthews9874 Cant take the L if you need the sun to warm up the bums.

[@deega1234]

"the NBA Championship is yours Canada"....wow..this made me cry!

[@godrgodr1328]

Same here Bro. We the Champ. Canada&Toronto

[@jmoneyentertainment]

Yeah b/c your a loser🤷‍♀️

[@mr.montana2654]

@@jmoneyentertainment sounds like you might have been rooting for the losers

[@korama5676]

desertrose416 the team that cheered when a star player tore his ACL yeah wow what a class act of a team

[@maribethsolis4164]

@@korama5676 they are hungry for a ring. Canadians will do anything to support their team and get in to the heads of their opponents

[@DankSinatra619]

Leonard; Lowry, siacam, vanvleet, green, gasol, ibaka... EVERYONE earned this.

[@armaangrewal1091]

Everyone but GREEN; he played like complete DOOODOOO

[@kellyr8230]

Jeremy Lin!

[@DankSinatra619]

@@armaangrewal1091 bro wym he was going off the first 3 series'... they matter just as much as the finals

[@yoshatabi]

@@armaangrewal1091 bro. He did amazing during the playoffs. Sure he had a horrible game 6. But they wouldn't be there without him

[@wuslayer6849]

@@armaangrewal1091 that sounds stupid green deserves it he is beast defender

[@ckendall67]

- Boogie Cousins: "I'ma get me an easy ring this year" Kawhi: "I don't even know where you sittin' at...ahuhHaHaHahuh" :-D

[@andreward3372]

😂

[@hooikidz]

He’s sitting on bench right there recovering his injuries lol!

[@ionlycommentnosrsly8733]

Lostandunbouns: I told you cousins, now you have a achllies tear!

[@raptor9587]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@danieldbdb]

They only won because KD and Klay got injured.

[@mpangau1]

those 4 bounces actually tells the whole history....signs already shown they will be the champion...people just ignored it....

[@randybrown1225]

4 BOUNCES

[@randomcat5262]

4 bounces, 4 series

[@D95-d7y]

That 4 bounce buzzer beat shot definitely solidified the fact that the 2019 Raptors were a team of destiny. I was saying they were a team of destiny all throughout the playoffs. Nothing was going to stop them, they were going to get all the right bounces, that's what teams of destiny are and they come along rarely.

[@neonpop80]

@@D95-d7y Yea man. It made a believer.

[@AnthonyNiroshan]

Legacy of Kawhi's shot!!!

[@Mrdrivereight]

Man... when I was young, angry and lost the people of Toronto treated me like family. I was a stranger from upstate NY and spent the best summer of my life there. Congratulations Toronto!

[@OlivetheDoge]

Eh thanks brother , we always will give a helping hand if we see someone needs it or ask (majority of us) glad your stay was good man, hopefully you get to come back some brother.

[@michaelcowie837]

Almost five years later, and this still seems like this was only a month ago! I've been a Raptors fan since they expanded into the NBA in 1995, and this was a spring I'll NEVER forget!! I still don't think we'll ever see a playoff run as exciting as this one again! And I mean that! An amazing experience for the players, Raptors staff, and every Raptors fan!

[@TysonKB]

Whoever put this video together deserves a promotion

[@wornoutshoes11]

The 2019 nba championship is one of the most meaningful championships for a while since the 2011 mavs... Heavily underdogs and yet they persevere and through all the adversities they manage to win it all through unity. Great season for all nba fans. Well deserved... TORONTO RAPTORS 2019 NBA CHAMPIONS✌️👍💪🖐️

[@KarlPasto]

wornoutshoes11 facts

[@sam2273923]

Most meaningful? I think you mean the luckiest ring ever. And when was the craptors the underdog when the warriors were down KD/Klay

[@gianniforonda5842]

@@sam2273923 bruh basketball is a TEAM SPORT if a star player or players go down someone from the bench has to step up. Like what everybody says. Injuries is part of the game.

[@Kyle_765]

@@sam2273923 stfu u either a salty Irrelevant magic fan, Philly fan ,bucks fan or warriors fan 💀😂 don't talk about Klay too Raptors beat the warriors twice that series with him playing only difference maker would of been KD but keep hating u bum Raptors are the 2019 NBA Champions and that won't change 💯💯

[@BlazeCyborg]

Kyle Flash but no one ever said anything about raps getting swept. Of course raps were gonna win some games. He’s saying that if “Game 6 Klay” never got hurt there would have been a game 7. At that point it’s anyone’s game, but by history when teams are down 3-1 to force a game 7 you know who comes out on top. True injuries are part of the game but think about it is any nba team ready for 6 injuries in one 7 game series?

[@dromtl7250]

My future kids will hear this story a million times

[@g4dior307]

My dad watched the leafs win there last cup an I ask him about it all the time, believe me my kids will hear this every week

[@araf9823]

@@g4dior307 damn leafs have not won in 67 years

[@araf9823]

@Abdishakur Mukhtar true but when they do all leaf's family will have the best moment of there lives

[@Leafsbetter]

@@araf9823 54 years*

[@Leafsbetter]

@@araf9823 Amen

[@itsLeoAngelol]

"Everybody wants a hero" Luckily the Raptors had a bunch of them.

[@melak9112]

big facts

[@yunan9610]

And one bloody monster

[@josephpresilda3244]

And a fun guy

[@anthonyabrego9185]

And Drake

[@jrdonaldson2053]

And a whole country + 80% of another

[@kawhisexylaughleonard4568]

This was a major storybook postseason. Raptors go down 1-0 to the Magic, win 4 straight to advance. The Raptors win game 1, but go down 2-1 to the Sixers’ big four. They win 2 straight to take a 3-2 lead. But Philly refuses to go away and pushes the series to 7. It takes a 4 bounce game-winner for the Raptors to win the series. The Raptors go down 2-0 to the Bucks. Everyone says the series is over. It takes the Raptors two overtime’s for them to win Game 3. Everyone says the series is over. The Raptors win the rest of the games to advance. And then of course, winning the finals in 6 games.

[@silvertigerhd7401]

Luckily Steven A Smith's predictions are always wrong.

[@kawhisexylaughleonard4568]

@Silver TigerHD I think we owe Paul Pierce major thank you’s for the Bucks series.

[@paulgottfried329]

That's what made this so exciting and satisfying, the fact they looked done a few times. We all know too well when big baskets or big goals aren't made or scored, so it was nice to see, in such dramatic fashion. I think the most positive, out of all of it, whether Kawhi had stayed or not, is there is a whole new group of people out there who will be following the Raptors now, and they've been busy, a lot of new faces on the team and talent. Its a reach, I know, but before Kawhi, the Raps weren't just good, they had finally made the upper echelon of the standings consistantly, over the past several yrs. All they need to do is make the playoffs, they have enough players returning that know what it takes, and leave the rest to coaching and lucky bounces.

[@kennethkim8978]

Raptors came a very very very long way.

[@Eric-lx8hp]

Bittersweet now tho with Kawhi leaving

[@zeke9592]

man i got chills all through this 👍 *EDIT*- gosh dang thx for all the like

[@Lakerguy1000]

Zeke same!

[@yashar_707]

Same on god

[@B4Tu978]

Same

[@randygeroux9263]

Yepppppppppp still cold

[@Erik-nq2ii]

I’m a Celtics fan but I’m really happy to see Toronto win their first one. They were a good team.

[@TrevorPhilips]

Kawhi's final plays of the game: - Curry three = "NOPE." - rebound = "BOARD MAN GETS PAID." - free throws = "BUCKET. BUCKET."

[@bluecrayon007]

Legit 80% of the US and all of Canada was going for the Raptors 😂

[@aztecwarrior9729]

I didn't mind warriors to win withour durant

[@jasonkirk1996]

Every state other than CA was rooting for the Raps

[@Ashtonofthenightfall]

Draymond Green did stay it's probably because they beat all their teams LOL.

[@johnfortunato1192]

same can be said other years with Cleveland!

[@goldenone3489]

@@jasonkirk1996 lol wrong

[@blacksiid93]

Im crying just a little a bit... toronto raptors congratulations, im from Portugal and you made me a fan of basketball

[@d-d.nashton-report4413]

We the north appreciate this. We so so happy

[@fernando_montes]

who is blacksid Winning against an injured team isn’t hard. This was a gift 🎁 from the bay...

[@fernando_montes]

Franny MVP’s and All-Star’s are over glorified accolades. You can be a All-Star on a losing team. What’s your point?

[@Termanater97]

Salty

[@wassuphommie3]

Injury has been on the side of the warriors the past 4 years and this year it's against them this time, And also Curry 2x Mvp got outscored by Igoudala in a elimination game at home

[@MarcasOrilius]

This was beyond well done. Perfectly sums up the the Raptor's perseverance and heart! They deserved this victory! WE THE NORTH!🏆🏀

[@dumbdumber7203]

You mean dumb luck? FINALS MVP = Injuries

[@pedrodeleon3499]

Well now its We Are Champions👏😀

[@hang-the-dogs]

Injuries = part of the game (as long as it wasn't cause by the opposing party )

[@PalmdalesAdonis]

@@hang-the-dogs *coughs* Danny bum Green.

[@mnate3538]

@@dumbdumber7203 hey dumb dumb, injuries are all part of "the game" `along with "FAIR PLAY" `and a "NEVER SAY DIE ATTITUDE" ` `congrATS CanADA

[@OlivetheDoge]

Kawhi Leonard, you always had your teams back, you showed up to every game, you were always humble 🙏 you made big plays in big moments, we the fans appreciate everything you've have done for the city 💯🔥 stay or leave I will always be rooting for you, you're a class act and a great role model for the kids. 💯💯 Thank you for putting the city on the map 🌍

[@claudee525]

yeah

[@trenchkidise]

I hope he stays

[@thebreakerofchains_1111]

Real talk!!

[@Barak144]

I don't think you know what it means to wear your heart on your sleeve

[@ddave7026]

He dont wear his heart on his sleeve.

[@Oeleted]

4 years later… As a Canadian I will NEVER forget this championship run and what Kawhi did for our city and country 🇨🇦

[@oversquad8963]

This was the best NBA season ever. Remember the day June 14 2019

[@johnnyboy3410]

No it wasn’t the next season is though

[@jrdonaldson2053]

June 13th you mean dude

[@khaleel2232]

Johnny Boy sike

[@1990vm]

June 13 lol it was on my sons birthday 😁

[@DubbleLzNhell]

June 13th. My fiancé’s birthday. Never forget it now 😂

[@HelixAgony]

Literal goosebumps the entire video. As a Boston fan, all I can say is this was GREAT basketball. I loved the playoffs this year and it was amazing

[@SasukeUchiha-dy5oy]

Demarcus cousin: ok im in the best team Kawhai: hold my laugh

[@verawallace9055]

He hold it until he won it all, that's discipline

[@paolodmd]

DeMarcus Cousins is not a good player,he has a big deficit..He's too emotional,that's is never good in any sports!

[@afrahahmed5638]

Wade#3 Demarcus cousins was a beast in the paint. You wade just shut up! Ok warriors are at least better than Miami. Ok don't mess I'm a warriors fan.

[@hang-the-dogs]

The Raps will not get this far if they had Demarcus Cousins instead of Kawhi on their team

[@paolodmd]

@@afrahahmed5638 What the hell brò ahHAHAAHAHAHA chill up!!!It's just a game!And just for clarify you're not scaring no one ahaahahaha

[@jefferrymantwerk753]

This just makes me so happy being from Toronto

[@tortangtalong1]

Jefferry Mantwerk Something we’re all happy to witness in a lifetime.

[@mathisblackburn9634]

Jeffrey Mantwerk it makes me happy to be canadian🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Gallade082]

Same 🇨🇦

[@dromtl7250]

🇨🇦❤️

[@evelinotiger6107]

From Montreal. Makes us happy too.

[@lexstacks6944]

Good video. They beat a solid philly team, then a 60 win bucks team, then the warriors. Three really good teams

[@D95-d7y]

It was one of the toughest roads to the championship in recent memory, all of the teams they faced with the exception of Orlando in the 1st round were capable of winning it all.

[@raptorsfr8153]

@@D95-d7y magic were 23-7 in there last 30 games before playoffs, so they were strong as well

[@zackyep]

@@raptorsfr8153 strong for a 7 seed or whatever they were. Definitely not a contender

[@full6330name]

Yeah,they didn't beat THE WARRIORS. KD was out and than Klay was out. This was a specuatlucar win and this team in general is one of my favourite becasue they have a true superstar yet the entire team is so well coaches and deep. But yeah,they didn't beat the Warriors. Vs the healthy warriors they would lose 4-1,4-2 at best.

[@lexstacks6944]

@@full6330name wait klay didn't play in that series?? Pretty sure he did play in most of it. In fact, the warriors were still behind in the series when Klay went down.. so don't make it sound like he didn't play at all.

[@complicatedairflow4242]

Will never forget Lowry’s smile after knowing they’re going to the finals. That’s when you know they deserve everything they got.

[@smasood2]

From a Bulls fan Congrats to the Champions, Toronto Raptors 🦖 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🏆

[@growing.grounds4054]

I'm a bulls fan too since '04 I'm a raptors fan too now

[@growing.grounds4054]

@@SnapIntoaSlimJim1 well that's not true for me cause I was too young to see mj I fell in love with the 04' baby bulls Deng hinrich Gordon duhon !

[@luisuzcategui5704]

"Kawhi Leonard is a system player, he just won the MVP cause Pop set him in the right place"-Kevin Durant 2014, after San Antonio wins the finals. Lesson: Be humble 👋

[@ThiagodMoraes]

I love KD but in this one he was completely wrong,The Klaw!!

[@galehess6676]

you are an elephant, don't forget

[@nickperkins8502]

Luis Uzcategui I mean sure, but Kd didn’t play this series. Apart from 1 half

[@gasasmk]

At the time he wasn't wrong. Seeing what Kawhi has become though is fantastic

[@FistDaMonkey]

@whatit do yea but he also said in 2017 that he doesn't' think Kawhi's a system player anymore. Kobe himself also said Kawhi who's now a superstar couldn't even shoot the ball worth a damn when he first joined the league. So as low as it was for KD to try to discredit the 2014 finals MVP like that, he def is a much better player now than he was in 2014 and KD eventually changed his mind.

[@blackgohan1668]

As a Bulls fan, I am really happy for 🇨🇦. This is well deserved, I kept telling people that no team had more heartache than Toronto in the playoffs for YEARS and if they make the finals dont bet against a team like that.

[@jeevansingh1344]

I live in Calgary, Alberta and I love watching the Raptors. When they made their championship run everybody here in Calgary and Canada was watching the raptors and bonding together as a country. #WeTheNorth 🔥🔥

[@dxcii8645]

This team was so deep and loaded in every position, we're going to look back in 10-15 years and respect this team even more, Lowry, Kawhi, Siakam, Green, Gasol, Ibaka, Van Vleet, Powell, just stacked and we didn't even have OG playing.

[@BurgurBun]

That game 7 shot will be remembered in Toronto lore forever!!!!!!! It over shadows the reverse 4-0 sweep over Bucks.

[@StepBackPascal]

Now Lowry got traded man

[@andrewbristow2817]

Kwahi Leonard 2x Champ 2x Finals MVP 2x DPOY This guy AND this team is inspiring. I'm genuinely happy they one. Hard work and everytime a mistake was made, they learned from it!!!!

[@friedit7862]

time for league MVP and hes in the top 15 ever

[@friedit7862]

wait scrap that i mean top 10

[@efrensotto9104]

fried IT no top 5😊

[@Max_Coolman]

Song is 'Hero' by Ruelle if anyone is wondering

[@rosalindaadonis8868]

thank you 😊

[@israelmorales7538]

THANKS

[@smithmustacheleonard8105]

thanks.Found it finally!

[@haasher10]

Basketball was created by a Canadian.... Raptors become NBA Champions The Circle of Life

[@TheAfghan72]

@Wayne Lol, Naismith who is born in Ontario CANADA created the sport, its a fact. Even the first ever NBA game was played in Toronto.

[@Renaldo015]

Just play your hockey.

[@icuhaternumberone3048]

@@Renaldo015 We can dominate that too!!!!

[@than3500]

Wayne Still doesn’t change the fact that a Canadian man, born in Canada invented a Canadian sport enjoyed by the world lmaoo

[@theepicone9995]

24 hours make a day 24 seasons make Toronto Raptors Champions!!!!!!!

[@redsoxnow4441]

This is so fire. The music, video clips, chills. Everything is perfect

[@D95-d7y]

This run was like straight out of a movie, even before the playoffs began with the classic key trades that put the team over the top with the Kawhi/Danny additions and the often not mentioned enough Gasol addition.

[@official_gravity_]

Demarcus thought he was gonna get a ring Kawhi: Not on my watch

[@alvindanica]

I feel sorry for the dude.. 😂 Picking a team for easier ring, 🐍

[@zenmaster8826]

@@alvindanica Sacrificing all that millions.. 😂 He did mention he took the paycut just to prove he can still carry with a max contract... But nah, this season only dropped his worth.. Should have took whatever new Orleans was offering him.. 😂

[@josuesanchez6353]

i mean this is the second time he has stopped a 3peat lol

[@hs4a085]

Now hes with the lakers lol

[@1messi1ful]

Board man gets paid!!

[@Ahmdnst]

Jessayess nah, board man gets ring

[@carboy101]

Board Man kills dynasty!

[@russellmuscle7434]

Bucket bucket!

[@yunglv516]

Abdullah Ahmad Nst nah Board man gets RINGS

[@dpyro]

Board man gets parades!

[@PoliticusRex632]

So the sport that was invented by a Canadian finally has a Canadian Champion.

[@corkystorky]

courtesy of american, chinese and spanish players

[@isaacmartinez7557]

@@corkystorky 🤣🤣 preach brother! #Merica

[@PoliticusRex632]

@@corkystorky and the team President is Nigerian.

[@poejavelski148]

Leave it to Americans to take a fact and try to skew it to make themselves involved.

[@PoliticusRex632]

@whatit do and the first official basketball team was a girls team

[@noahboy1539]

From a warriors fan, congrats to the raptors! Y'all deserve this

[@justinreyesv]

All it took was numerous injuries to the Warriors roster for them to win

[@browncheese23]

@@justinreyesv yes, numerous injuries to the most stacked team in the nba at the time. the injuries only leveled the playing field. i guess also beating the bucks 4 games in a row means nothing aswell?

[@justinreyesv]

@@browncheese23 sorry I’m just upset. I was rooting for the raptors to win myself

[@johnforbes86]

We love you to warriors fans probably the greatest NBA dynasty of all time I remember my first ever Raptors game way back during warmup Steph and Seth where my age shooting hoops in the Air Canada Center when Curry SR played for the Raptors

[@Fomich]

That "Canada! The NBA title is yours!" still brings tears of joy although I heard it a thousand times already. #WeTheNorth #WeTheChamps

[@dp5296]

Former Cavs fan (Raptors fan since 2018): Congrats, Toronto, Canada! This series is spectacular! Warriors definitely earned my respect, too! Kawhi, Lowry, Gasol, Siakam, Vanvleet, Klay, KD, Curry, Draymond... Thanks for putting up one of the best series I've ever watched.

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic34]

so, you became a raptors fan once you realized cavs couldnt beat gs, or when lebron left? or am i missing something? :)

[@dp5296]

Grzegorz Brzęczyszczykiewicz I really loved Lebron as an NBA player (I still do) even though I live in Toronto. At that time, I was a big fan of Cavs. So when lebron left the east, I started “all-in” for the Raptors.

[@kingkong6917]

Game of thrones already predicted the winner. The north :)

[@XOZBeaTz]

This was the real game of thrones ending.

[@kingkong6917]

@@XOZBeaTz we the north

[@urioberlander7022]

Hopefully in game of zones too

[@rizkyrizky1357]

Hopefully they not exile their king like game of thrones did

[@maxx6282]

@Kevin durantula L

[@kevinbelony893]

Jeremy Lin has more Finals success than Chris Paul

[@林天天-w7e]

And C. Barkley

[@CGoody564]

Patrick McCaw singlehandedly got a threepeat. That's where the real story is :p But Jeremy Lin getting a ring follows as a close second. Then the raptors winning. Priorities

[@velo5983]

And melo westrbrook and harden

[@lnb252]

alot of nobodies got rings,that means nothing,just say you hate chris paul

[@hyp194]

He won first than melo and harden LOL 😂😂😂

[@589supra]

This run was the greatest. Wish we could relive it again without knowing the outcome. What a ride what a journey

[@edleonerfelicilda3148]

This is the best NBA run Ive seen, even lebron haven't done this kind of championship run. What an awesome of this moment

[@tuaminator_6666]

Kawhi did to Raptors what Lakers wished Lebron would do for them. Come in the first year and win a Finals. Ultimate GREAT player #TheKlaw is. 🖐🏾💯

[@leim902]

exactly

[@tuaminator_6666]

Anthony Mercado Kawhi made the Raptors champions in his first year with them. Thats the point. Never i said Kawhi is better than Lebron or which team is better... gtfoh numb nut 🥜 😆

[@0pinion0lympics]

Mad Facts!!!! I love when superior athletes go against the grain and prove people wrong. Super team? Unnecessary. Fake injury? I don’t think so. True champions live on forever.

[@0pinion0lympics]

TUAminator_666 these fools cant wrap their mind around an NBA without their God LBJ that’s why they can’t comprehend some of the things you describe.

[@richel317]

always knew the lakers should have gone all out for kawhi, not lebron

[@travistravis7190]

In the end, the downfall of the GSW was their reliance on the big 3. Even though Toronto had the big 1...the rest of the Toronto could ball...and yea that team runs deep. As good as GSW was, they lost because they had all the eggs in that one basket and yea couldn't match it with the depth of Toronto, ironic really. Best "team" in the NBA actually is Toronto.

[@PoliticusRex632]

Travis Travis...no team in history has lost their 1st and 3rd best player and won the Finals...ever.

[@travistravis7190]

@@PoliticusRex632 Well that's pretty much my exact point. Who are the Raptors 1st, 2nd and 3rd best players? Obviously Kawhi for 1st but after that its safe to say you could put in an argument for 4 or 5 different players who the 2nd and 3rd are for Toronto. With GSW...you know exactly who their 3 are and if they go down...well there goes their whole team system. Behind Kawhi, Toronto just runs so much deeper than GSW. If the same injuries happened to Toronto besides Kawhi getting injured, Toronto still would have faired much better than GSW. My opinion anyway.

[@evelinotiger6107]

@@travistravis7190 Well said. That's more than your opinion. It's facts

[@kuyasoriano5958]

@@travistravis7190 add to that coach nick nurse greatly utilizing his players. Lots of rotations..lots of crafty plays not usually seen in nba nowadays

[@Tanu-in8yz]

Raptors are LIT LOVE FROM EDMONTON

[@LifeOdysseyMotivation]

*I lived in Alberta from 2015 to 2017. I went to Calgary and Edmonton several times. Now I moved here to Toronto.... my new home. We are so proud and grateful for our beloved **#TorontoRaptors** for bringing us historic glory! not only for us Torontonians, but for the entire Canada!* *#WeTheNorth* *#WeTheTrueNorth* *#WeTheChamps* *#NBAChampion2019*

[@Eng1L]

My best memorable years in my life are 2005, 2011, 2019. Raptors run, kwahi shot, and Lowry smile was so enjoyable and made the year 2019 one of the best in my life

[@thelostcrafterman2547]

Who’s watching this years later and still getting goosebumps

[@DirectionExcellence]

i do! ;)

[@JCollectsThings]

The Raptor has found its claw. Whatever said and done, the Raps deserved every bit of the win.

[@litx30]

Kawhi is the Klaw of their team

[@dutchmilk]

Not every leader need to scream and shout. Remember that Pop.

[@petersonofleo11]

I still think that Lowry is the leader of the team even Kawhi said that Kyle is the quaterback of the team.

[@dutchmilk]

@@petersonofleo11 You are right Mr Arciniega. Kyle is Raptor most loyal player as well, but I think a team can have more than one leader, leading their team differently but in harmony. My comment was at Pop, who kind of take a swing at Leonard.

[@petersonofleo11]

@@dutchmilk Agree Kawhi is a lead by example kind of guy like Duncan was.

[@steezy_0087]

@@dutchmilk Kyle is the vocal leader, Kawhi leads by example.

[@cyrusjamison7601]

This comment makes no sense. Kawhi himself acknowledged that what Pop said was taken out of context. Kawhi wasn't really a leader on the Spurs (with Duncan, Ginobili and Parker, why would he be?). Duncan is the kind of leader that Pop was referring. Duncan never screamed and shout either. This comment is a weird reach. I am a huge Kawhi (and Raptors) fan.

[@honestinfo7452]

Congratulations Raptors! Amazing to see such hard work pay off! Well deserved : ) Toronto is watching, Canada is watching, the world is watching... keep inspiring Canada created it, Toronto hosted it, Raptors won it. June 14, 2019 Have a great day! : )

[@VitoAnthonyD.-ow7oo]

Kawhi tipped the ball forward rather than grabbing it at the end after Curry missed the last shot so he could not be fouled and was tapping at the ball instead of trying to rip it out of Draymond's hands which would have stopped the clock too. The video cut that sequence out and it was one of the most important parts of the game that shows just how in the moment Kawhi Leonard is to have the wherewithall in that moment to not lose his focus and concentration. Only a champion would think of something like that.

[@ronbonora7872]

I agree, Vito!

[@celestialhero6845]

That’s lowkey a clutch play. Goat mind

[@TrevorPhilips]

one of the most incredible runs I've ever seen in basketball ... just.. the story lines of this team... the come backs and buzzer beaters... the stategic gambles of trading a franchise player for an all-star rental, or letting go a coach of the year for a rookie coach, and depth of a team built on basically no 1st round, and even player health strategy and load management (agaist a team that failed miserably at load management) and rookie coaching and defensive pairings that shut down all stars, and some of the clutch games and quarters by depth players or underrated players, and just the storyline of Kawhi and Lowry and co. bringing the Raptors its 1st Champion over the modern NBA dynasty team -- just, wow... WOW. 1st team in NBA history to win a Championship after trailing in 3 series and 1st Game 7 buzzer beater to win a series. 1st Champion team based outside the US (and all the stereotypes and recruitment challenges that poses) and 1st Champion for a professional Canadian team -- in any of the big major pro sports -- in 26 years. Not to mention the story line of Kawhi... And the way the rest of the Raptor team was built out of players that were not drafted high. Or the gamble management took... And the rookie head coach and staff out coaching opposing vets (Kawhi on Greek Freak; TOR out-strategizing GSW on health and load management; etc).

[@juandelacruize]

Something in my eyes.. What a proud moment for Raptors. They deserve it. They played their hearts out.. Congrats

[@juanrolon3351]

Pop: Leonard is not ready yet! Leonard: I will show you wrong.

[@rhobernard6549]

BOARDMAN GETS TITLES!

[@Shaolinthemple]

That's a great tshirt idea

[@baviddarragan]

Why did I think that said BOARDMAN GETS TITTIES

[@calebr3097]

YeetusBois why did I think that too

[@MrNoFace89]

Khawhi is the man. I've never seen an nba that admirable and humble. #WeTheNorth

[@RobertGarcia-wv8vx]

Oh, you didn't hear what he later said? ..... "I played them all"

[@ibrahimnaeem3148]

That vanvleets scream you can in the silent oracle was one of the best moments in the raptors history

[@tqclergy6436]

Damn. Watching this still gives me chill. One of the best NBA championship series so far.

[@bloodcrowe984]

What a great run for them.

[@freddyh3738]

Man being a raptors fan for 12 years this had me emotional! Can’t put into words how happy I am for the city and country and the players 🔥🎉🎉🎉💯💯

[@lulumalulu8751]

Congratulations Canada. You all deserve this championship! Sooo happy for you all.

[@mrFunkyPickle]

Who’s watching this in quarantine 😭 this really was my favourite playoff run of all time, my team finally won. Miss sports man

[@mayubiz2160]

raise ur hand if you got goosebumps watching this video. Great Video!!! #boardmangetpaid #kawhistays

[@NemesisX94]

Hell yeah, I did.

[@epriltukib]

🙋‍♀️

[@sportspolitics539]

Everyone with a soul did

[@sdj33]

Masai Ujiri, one of the best behind the scenes!!! hope Toronto offers him ownership n stake or watch him leave for the wizards!!!! PROPS TO THIS SQUAD TOP NOTCH PERFORMANCE FROM ALL

[@MrJordwalk]

He is now MESSIAH UJIRI!

[@tedmany4411]

He really just made some super obvious trades. I think anyone who watched the 2014 finals knew that DeRozan and poeltl for kawhi and Danny green was a hell of a deal even tho Danny green didn't do much this post season it's still huge he was in the trade just for the familiarity and chemistry he has with kawhi after being on the same team through multiple NBA finals

[@TheBalls2thewalls]

I heard he's in trouble cuz he assaulted a police officer though so keep an eye out for that

[@raptors_leafs_toronto4486]

Man…gives goosebumps by far the best raps team put together and man oh man this was phenomenal what a run 2019 forever in our hearts…Raptors…

[@D95-d7y]

This was statistically the best defence put together since the 2004 Pistons. '19 Raps are a historic team. Kawhi, Siakam, Lowry, Ibaka, Gasol, FVV, Powell, Green, McCaw team was loaded, OG wasn't even healthy.

[@rogermcgrath4183]

What an amazing run that was. That entire video gave me chills looking back on it.

[@aliroshanzamir1330]

This video gave me chills and made me cry tears of joy for the 25th time since we won game 6... this still doesn’t feel real

[@MrFLCL713]

From a Rockets fan, congratulations Toronto! Hopefully we'll get to meet in the finals soon! That would be an amazing series

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic34]

could happen next year for all we know, should kawhi resign

[@AnthonyNiroshan]

Jeremy Lin first ever Asain American to win a NBA Championship!!! Marc & Paul Gasol first ever brothers to win NBA Championships!!! Kawhi Leonard first ever NBA player to win a NBA Championship and NBA Finals MVP in the east and west!!! Nick Nurse first year as an NBA coach to win a NBA Championship!!! The Toronto Raptors are the very ever team outside of the USA to win the NBA Championship!!! We The North - We The Champs!!!

[@D95-d7y]

First team to win an NBA Championship without a lottery pick on the roster.

[@evelinotiger6107]

Well said bro. From Montreal

[@ToasterNinja]

Kawhi, Danny Green and Patrick Mcaw are the first nba players to have won championships in two countries

[@spartan7911]

This is why I love Toronto. Great sports fans no matter how good or bad their teams are .

[@traceyclarke9331]

Wow what a night. I live here in Toronto and the streets were loud! Nothing like love and happiness and a championship to bring everyone together?? A very special night! Thank you raptors much respect and warriors you fought hard and showed true sportsmanship!

[@BigKettleBoy]

Being from Toronto, and what this means to the entire country, all of this brings a tear to my eye

[@djflatline86]

MUSIC TO MY EYES!!! I love my team 🦖 I love my country 🇨🇦 I LOVE Masai Ujiri🇳🇬

[@alexsmith9915]

Really well done video... Thanks! And a big congrats to the Raptors and Canada!

[@american7445]

Bummed by the results, but couldn't be more happier for the Raptors and Canada. Congrats and welcome to immortality. Go Dubs!

[@joeyjosiah2167]

This never gets old seeing them win

[@shael8546]

This video got me crying at work. I'm so proud to be from Toronto 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@edgarespinoza3915]

One of the best NBA finals in a long time! Congrats Raptors!!!!

[@Jlemon333]

One of the best finals? Riddled with injuries? Really? The best finals in recent memory was probably the Heat vs spurs, dallas, okc

[@d_caruana7967]

@@Jlemon333 dont forget buddy.. the 3-1 deficit history

[@Jlemon333]

@@d_caruana7967 the one with a suspension and untimely injuries on the other team? Sure

[@backhandsauce6459]

these goosebumps might never fade, and I'm okay with that

[@TrapGod9]

I still can't believe we are world champs!! I get chills everytime i watch these highlights! What a ride!! Kawhi is a hero here. He must stay!

[@Braymo]

I wish he did stay it hurts

[@ramirogarcia1451]

It hurts me as well and I'm a Mavs fan

[@daltonheinricks5465]

Can I just say this was the greatest time to be alive. Will never forget it! What an incredible experience for Canadians #wethenorth❤

[@Jaffacakez13]

I still watch this video once a week. What a season.

[@InfamousLegacy]

Man what a year 2019 was!

[@dabrownguy7356]

Watching this today hurts. Hopefully in the future when our own homegrown guys become free agents they will want to come home and win another Chip.

[@torontoBluejays87]

Raps be playing well right now! No reason they can't make the ECF this year and if you make it there, who knows what can happen?

[@smoothkidd272k6]

Yall killed the evil empire from Oakland. THANK YOU!!! YALL AS A WHOLE COUNTRY DESERVES IT!!!! Congrats but next year....I hope the Lakers get there with y’all.

[@StargazerFS128]

Thx and WOW, I didn’t realize so many Americans were hoping Raps would beat GSW, I guess American NBA fans we’re sick of the dynasty.

[@colincrume5451]

That's crazy , so happy for the Raptors. Gasol, Ibaka, Lowry, Green and Leonard been on different playoff teams at different times. They all came together with guys like Fred and Paskal and others to make one solid team. Not a super team just a bunch of guys that know how to play well together, veterans and young guys. Really cool to see that. Everyone was trippin off Lebron not being in the playoffs and I'm no Lebron hater but these playoffs have been the most exciting toss up we have seen in the last 15 years it was great 2 months. Most fun watching basketball I've had in a long time.

[@saf5537]

I find myself coming back to this video every month

[@christopher1751]

Kawhi left for home but we got a damn title out of it, Canada. It's all that matters

[@JimmyJiveJones]

Thankyou Toronto for letting the rest of Canada jump on the bandwagon! It was an awesome and thrilling ride. Vancouverite speaking

[@holyfield400]

This one was for all of Canada! 🏆🇨🇦🏆

[@coryaddison]

as a magic fan I'm glad to see them win the underdog story is always so refreshing Well wishes and prayers to KD and Klay come back stronger GOD SPEED;

[@justyn3573]

Van Fleet really stepped up and showed that he is an elite player

[@kuurukorp2441]

Year 2050, I was there in 2019 when the Raptors Won the LOB! What a thriller, to be a winner!

[@9parviz]

Knicks still suck?