Kawhi Leonard's franchise-altering shot deserves a deep rewind | 2019 Raptors vs. 76ers Game 7

For a dude who seemingly has the emotional range of a robot, Kawhi Leonard exploded with feelings of joy after draining a Game Seven buzzer-beater shot against the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 Eastern Conference SemiFinals. That’s just how big this moment was. But to fully appreciate Kawhi malfunctioning, you have to understand everything that led up to the final bounces of that shot.
How the Raptors fell short year after year to LeBron and the Cavs, forcing them to make a drastic trade to reach this point. You need to understand that the 76ers are only here in this position to stop the Raptors now because they were purposely awful for numerous years. Yes, the Raptors have one of the most loyal fan bases in the NBA, but they had to go through years of losing and misery to get there. And while Kawhi is the star of this Raptors team, getting him to suit for Toronto didn’t come easy. So to really understand this moment, we gotta rewind.
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[@mcbaby]

Fun Fact - Leonard's shot was the first ever Game 7 buzzer beater win in NBA history.

[@jzl7965]

Cool dude. Nobody cares

[@man-thing6374]

@@jzl7965 I’ve employed scooby-doo and the gang because I still can’t find who asked

[@amneenja5720]

@@man-thing6374 like zoinks scoob! that jzl guy needs to get a life!

[@fiNESScasting]

@@jzl7965 bro what? If you dont care about niche fun facts why tf are you on an SB nation video?

[@Juiianm]

Everybody knows that.

[@PGHPulse]

“GAME. SERIES. TORONTO HAS WON.” Not even a Raptors fan, but what an awesome moment to always look back on.

[@dannybrady5812]

No it isn’t (sixers fan)

[@Anon.G]

No raptors fans know that quote because we listen to our own announcers

[@haydensigurdson388]

Kevin Harlan called that game so well

[@grandmasteryoda3430]

As a bucks fan, those words are painful

[@aanonymousgamer2432]

@@dannybrady5812 tuff

[@Julian-jd5yj]

Never been a big Leonard fan. But he straight up showed up, won a title, and dipped. Legendary lmao

[@rvd696]

as a diehard Raptors fan, I remember hearing about the trade and being devestated. I thought it was so cold the Masai traded away DeRozan, who pretty much was one of the first starrs the team had who actually WANTED to be a longtime Raptor... it was a heartbreaker. And then you hear about Kawhi and the drama in San Antonio and you really don't know what you're gonna get. But MAN he was an ice cold killer all season... and he was the X-factor in the playoffs we needed to get over the hump. Did he leave after one seaosn? Yup he sure did, but he played his ass off for the year we had him here, and he will always be remembered as a huge piece of the team that brought an NBA championship north of the border.

[@BrytonBand]

I think people don’t understand how huge this moment was: The last Canadian team to win a Stanley Cup was Montreal in ‘93. The last Canadian team to win a title in any Major sports league was the Blue Jays in ‘93. The last time a Canadian team appeared in the Stanley Cup final was the Canucks in 2011. So when the Raptors won the title in 2019, it was seriously a long time coming.

[@parashit2181]

Major sports league? Toronto FC won MLS Cup in 2017. You are living in the cave if you though soccer isn't a major sport, it's the most popular game on planet earth.

[@cozycowboy]

@@parashit2181 definitely, but it doesn’t hold the same cultural relevance in North America

[@binderstonkeyes7172]

@@parashit2181 Soccer doesn’t have the same popularity among Americans, or even Canadians, that it does in the rest of the world

[@Irapotato]

@@parashit2181 putting major in your name doesn’t make you major. NBA is a different level.

[@BlueHundred1]

@@parashit2181 MLS is on the come up but it's nowhere near comparable to nba, nhl, nfl, mlb

[@JawaPenguin16]

I feel sorry for DeRozan, but that playoff run by Toronto shows the difference between a Star and a Superstar in the league. Kawhi was incredible.

[@napalmpudding]

I think he was a Robin asked to be a Batman. if that makes sense

[@bignut_inthebutt9468]

@@napalmpudding absolutely great of putting it

[@SIMSANITYY]

Also goes to show how many teams are one piece away from winning a championship.

[@mannekan4735]

@@SIMSANITYY one piece lol ibaka gasol green kawhi plus the step up of vafleet and siakam we’re also needed

[@volumetiga4590]

@@mannekan4735 I agree. Their team got good at the perfect time. Everything went their way that season. Even DeMar said on JJ's podcast that Raptors biggest threat so far is out from the east (LeBron). I'm not saying the Raptors are just lucky or anything, but everything aligned for them to win that season, and it's awesome

[@gel_oh]

Why does it feel like this video was released as a bit of comfort for Raptors fans after they officially missed out on the playoffs for the first time in 8 years

[@kingoffedoras9932]

They still got their ring, that's all that should matter. Got a nice young core with OG, Trent Siakam and this lottery pick, they'll be back soon.

[@donloban]

As a lifelong Raptors fan.. this video was great to relive the best moment of the championship run. As for this year, a lot of Raptors fans can say we are happy that the Raptors are not making the playoffs due to the circumstances. Not playing at home and playing in a city where the home fans boo the Raptors and cheer for the visitors. It would have been much worse if we made the playoffs. At least this way we have a chance to come back to Toronto next season, and that too with a potentially top 10 draft pick. Seems like a win to us.

[@brettpatterson404]

@@donloban Where not going to have fans in Canada any time soon due to our corrupt inept government.

[@jas1565]

@@brettpatterson404 Most people should be fully vaccinated by September.. the season doesn’t start until October.

[@Mastaace]

@@brettpatterson404 oh stfu lol.

[@tjaymetal3116]

I’m more impressed on how ballsy the GM of raptors did tho. -Replace a coach of the year with a rookie coach -Literally trade the franchise player on pace to be the greatest raptor / most popular player in Toronto and a fan favourite for 1 year of Leonard You either come out like literal dumbfuck clown, worst GM of all time or have the best GM moves of all time. It’s 50/50 after the trade

[@kehfee]

And he didn't win GM of the year for it either. But that's okay he'll take the ring.

[@ohishwaddup]

Did all of that while knowing the Warriors were an all-time great team and were guaranteed title threats.

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

I still can’t believe San Antonio settled for that trade. But I bet Toronto are glad they did!

[@OK-yy6qz]

@@withalittlehelpfrom3 i mean the Spurs were pretty good the year before without Kawhi playing at all. If Dejounte Murray hadn't been injured history could have been different. Also Demar is one of the most entertaining players that have ever played in San Antonio so im sure he helped put people in seats especially since Spurs fans are franchise that took success for granted

[@OK-yy6qz]

@@withalittlehelpfrom3 plus im not sure if there were many other offers. I remember one being Covington and Saric but come on that's straight up insulting

[@APisceanSlant]

I'll never forget that team, that year, that run, that chip, that parade, and this shot. Truly incredible to witness.

[@drphot6050]

This series help lead to Butler leaving

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

Same, that run was amazing I'll never forget watching the championship winning game at school after one of our senior night things.

[@SuperStrik9]

As a Raps fan from day 1 that 2019 season was magical. I was at the championship parade and it was off the hook!

[@Skybound.]

I can’t believe it’s a two year anniversary of this. Feels like it happened months ago.

[@winstonchristopher3464]

Because the bubble playoffs was only watchable if you’re a lakers fan honestly.

[@dakari2027]

Yeah this rewinder still feels early

[@tristanhackman9791]

@@winstonchristopher3464 Hard disagree. Luka’s triple double, Miami’s finals run, The emergence of Jamal Murray and his duel with Mitchell. The bubble had some all time great performances and moments

[@PuchuKt]

The clippers collapse was also fun to watch

[@skywalker2676]

Right 😭😭

[@tristanhackman9791]

Still gives me chills. Kawhi had an entire country enthralled for the entire playoffs

[@Farhan917]

He wasted that by going to Clippers 😓😒

[@tristanhackman9791]

@Andriy M. I meant that the raptors had EVERYONE watching. I know people who have never shown any interest in basketball who followed that playoff run and celebrated with the rest

[@omaroo7969]

Seeing Raptors fans across the entire nation celebrate in Jurassic Parks was really cool

[@devinfrobb3388]

@@tristanhackman9791 The only full games of basketball I've ever watched were during that playoff run, especially the last two games of the finals

[@SonicXisnow2009]

As a Warriors fan, I can assure you it wasn't just one country. On top of 28 other fanbases who already wanted us to go down, there are a ton of Canadians living in the bay area. I was at game 4 of the finals and there were really loud "lets go raptors" chants during the final few mins. I remember when we were the Lakers' 2nd home back in the 2000's, but there's something extra painful about having your home building invaded during the finals.

[@dungeonsdungeonsandmoredun2177]

Props to Kawhi for knowing his body so well. He knew he needed more rest and he knew when he was ready and when the day finally came, he was ready. and then he peaced out for some nice la weather lol

[@logicaldude3611]

This shot was one of those rare moments in recent NBA history that really did feel historic. What a crazy moment in such a big game.

[@DeKaged]

Funny coincident is that when Vince Carter was on our team, he missed the same game-winning shot that Leonard hit. Against the same team, the 76ers. Also the same team the Bucks were waiting for the conference finals. A perfect redemption story.

[@AbwibrahimO]

sorry to spoil this moment for you but at that time the east was a different story, it was much easier, imagine the Raptors back then against Shaq and Kobe ;)

[@Sneaker_Fox]

YUP 💯 100 % accurate! A great NBA story!

[@jlvmbrt7626]

@@AbwibrahimO I know you desperately want to be a hater but that doesn't "spoil the moment" in any way. It's not like he said the Raptors were gonna win the championship that year. It's literally just a cool coincidence that the same moment played out.

[@larllockman4749]

Man Vince deserves more from the franchise. Literally put them on the map

[@AbwibrahimO]

@@jlvmbrt7626 Imagine Vince hit that shot! that was to be great moment! then again assuming that Raptors would go all the way against the Lakers with all my love to Vince such finals were to be so much one sided!

[@seanbarry1757]

Literally gives me goosebumps everytime i hear it “Is this the dagger... oOOoOoOOOOOOOH GAME. SERIES. TORONTO HAS WON”

[@countof3everybodyOD]

Every damn person with a mic is like OHHHHHH

[@fernandocarrazzoni]

And then the crowd collapsing in a frenzy.

[@michaelmackenzie3114]

I love that "oOOoOoOOOOO" so much because even guys who have seen alot of NBA games and are paid to comment on what happens in a play don't even know what to say! Raptors fan or not that was a special moment for sure

[@luar215]

I got a dagger tattooed on my stomach because of this moment lmao

[@lukedavis21]

Why does this series feel more like the finals than the actual ones

[@matthewgreen8843]

Eh the finals was good too but injuries did suck

[@matthewgreen8843]

@CULI-FABRIZIO the warrior isn't even my team dude. I only said that because the fan wants to use injuries as an excuse for why they lost and don't credit for the raptors for their victory.

[@matthewgreen8843]

@CULI-FABRIZIO bro I'm for the Raptors side because the reason the Cavs lost in 2015 is because of injuries yet no one use injuries there as an excuse so the Warriors get no sympathy from me.

[@wazzup233]

Never forget that Jeremy Lin got his 1st ring before Carmelo did. 🤣😁🤑💍

[@Mike604]

@@janoycresnova9156 speaking of relevancy, who are you again?

[@huyguaopj2582]

@@Mike604 Some dude thinks that racism is funny cuz' "r". Deep comedy

[@shastealyomeal]

Get Corona out of here

[@JonathanPaspula]

@@shastealyomeal you think you’re funny calling an Asian “corona”?

[@rieldebonk1044]

@TheRealBandito You're a racist.

[@spookyghostwriter3110]

“Unlike Kawhi, we aren’t going anywhere”. Oh Secret Base, you hurt me with just one line.

[@thistrem]

Finally this iconic moment is gonna be shown on rewinder.

[@yunopepper76]

L Knees L Shoulder 😂😂

[@jeremiahlewis4630]

@@yunopepper76 this shot is so overrated and lucky and. A fluke one too look how it went in and out stop glorifying this

[@TheBaller970]

@@jeremiahlewis4630 that ring glorified though

[@cylereyes8195]

Yourweakkness

[@craftgames8970]

@@jeremiahlewis4630 you’re so hurt lmao. Just appreciate greatness ya schmuck

[@jamaaloverton7558]

As a Sixers fan, I was disappointed, but not mad that it went down like that. Dude made a hell of a shot, and went on to take it all. Hats off to that Raptors team.

[@buttorr]

yea its a shame the sixers went out like. I think if they were able to get past the raptors i thik they couldve got to the finals

[@albertsoliman1772]

That year Kawhi Leonard hit one of the biggest shot in NBA Playoffs History and win their first ever NBA Championship.

[@pimentovideo1915]

As a Canadian I have to say the championship run was crazy. One of the few times the whole country rallied behind a team

[@TEAMGETHELP]

Then 4 people got murdered at your victory parade. Sweet diversity bro

[@FilGoodInc]

@@TEAMGETHELP Still better than every election for you guys :)

[@pimentovideo1915]

@@TEAMGETHELP what does that have to do with my comment? Keep your misery for yourself please

[@eyeconqueror1185]

@@TEAMGETHELP what does that have to do with diversity lol

[@l.4231]

@@TEAMGETHELP How's all your mass sh**tings treating you? Last I checked its always a pale faced boy mad at the world.

[@jessejamesainger3263]

I think I have watched that shot at least 500 times over the past 2 years. It's just like the climax from a cheesy sports movie except it actually happened.

[@todd6805]

Me personally had philly and I think philly was the better team just bad luck with that extra bounce

[@SIMSANITYY]

@@todd6805 Ben Simmons struggled throughout the series due to Brett brown decided to make jimmy the primary playmaker. Ben had to adjust to playing off ball on the fly

[@jessejamesainger3263]

@@todd6805 And Philly got a weird bounce 10 seconds before that off the missed free throw. That's the game. They were incredibly evenly matched.

[@DylanMorrow48]

@@todd6805 there weren’t.

[@VolcardoReviewer]

@@todd6805 Raptors shut down Simmons and Gasol shut down Embiid in crucial moments. It was basically Butler vs Kawhi.

[@swannykiid]

I'm Irish. This was my first full season watching the NBA after learning everything in 17-18. This was my first exposure to playoff theatrics and I was hooked

[@Tam0de]

Our whole family got together not only because it was Game 7, it also happened to be Mother's Day. Kawhi's series-clinching basket was the icing on the cake. What a day that was - I'll never forget everyone's reaction once the ball finally dropped in.

[@ejl1982-1]

And a month later...Raptors basically celebrate close to fathers day a championship. 2019 was a great year!

[@calebos268]

You forgot to mention about Vince Carter's missed game-winning shot in game 7 of the 2001 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals against... the 76ers

[@adandemobilegamer]

I was surprised by that too

[@tipaps]

They also could have gone into more depth about Jimmy Butler especially since he had almost just hypothetically saved the game.

[@kona7043]

When they mentioned Vince I figured that was the storyline they were going for tbh. Would be kinda cool to see some of the parade footage after he mentions they won the championship. There was like 2 million people on the streets that day, it was absolutely insane.

[@Chigz10]

They mentioned that a lot in his beef history vs Toronto, probably didn't wanna go back over it

[@paperhag]

Was thinking about that too! 18 years of waiting for Raptors fans to exercise those demons!

[@BenBelanger4]

I'm a torontonian, but was in a bar in montreal watching this and at this moment the place went nuts. It wasn't just toronto behind that win, it was the north

[@koomjorge]

Yeah mtl was lit too

[@devinfrobb3388]

I was a bar in Saskatoon and it was nuts! Only time Canada as a whole has been enthralled by basketball

[@santo-vz3cm]

damn this sounded gay

[@jayus2033]

I was in a bar at philly, it’s not just toronto everyone was chearing for the North.

[@jayus2033]

@@santo-vz3cm it was pretty gay in philly bar.

[@liamlivewell6214]

As a Sixers fan, this is the first time I can watch this shot again after that day, and it still tears me apart. Thanks for this reminder

[@stephenbrock1231]

Just got to that point now, it still eats me up

[@edgarlei29]

Not sure where else to comment this Rewinder request, but Liverpool's "Corner taken quickly" moment from their 2019 Champions League winning season deserves a rewind

[@Roblockhead]

Anyone else get that grin on their face like "Ya, what a season that was."

[@andrefilipovic7850]

it was special

[@alexmarshall2015]

Luka’s ROY, Curry showing the super team label didn’t matter(before this year) Giannis’s true breakout year, LeBron learning what it’s like to not be in contention, Houston collapsing, Denver retuning to glory, Brooklyn shocking everyone, it was great

[@tokysobukanla]

I had it just before seeing your post. What a season!!!!

[@joshuaburke5674]

It almost brings me to tears of joy just thinking back on it

[@meatslinger4449]

Every time

[@31jizzle31]

I’m not a Raptors fan but man Kawhi should’ve stayed. The kind of love that city had (and probably still has) for him is ultra rare.

[@AsadKhan-tz6vr]

He wanted to go home. Can't hate on that and it worked out well.

[@andrewmanzanares6618]

I've been a Raptors fan since the team was created and I gotta say, it's a bittersweet feeling towards Kawhi. I love him for what he did but I hate that he left when we could've run it back. There's definitely gratitude there though and he's forever revered in the city.

[@SP.007]

Just imagine if OG was able to playoffs. Kyle, Danny, OG, Kawhi, Marc, Serge, Fred, Pascal. You can cover alot of situations with your choice of combinations.

[@mohedaicebear]

we gave absolutely everything. a free house. tons of free restaurants to eat at. a super max. tye perfect surrounding cast and elite core. all the rest games he want, we even had OG waiting to help him on DEF there's literally nothing more we could've given him. as more time goes on the worse his decision is. passing up on an all time great team and a lock for years to make the finals him leaving gotta be the least hungry and un ambitious move ever. he had the only thing that could stop it and it was his "family"

[@andrewmanzanares6618]

@@janoycresnova9156 I don't know if you're from Toronto or not but the bad weather is a huge exaggeration especially since the players aren't here in the summertime. Toronto in the summer is FANTASTIC (without COVID anyway)

[@sethpandes2502]

Straight up this was like an anime where a guy shoots a ball and his entire life until the shot is played Lmao.

[@nathanielbean3119]

Lmao

[@SplicerOtter]

Watching that shot bounce, and watching Kawhi become so enthralled at that shot was unreal. That wasn’t just a buzzer beater, that was fate showing the raptors their future. Literally the epitome of no risk, no glory

[@hammjuices]

There should be a 1 hour rewinder for Kawhi's laugh when he came to Toronto

[@CrayCrowman]

Kawhi's laugh deserves a deep rewind.

[@doncorleole2356]

@@CrayCrowman way more than one

[@heydomtartaglia]

Yeah I remember watching that and thinking "did this man ever laugh in San Antonio?". It was like a brand new sound

[@DaDualityofMan]

I'm sure there's probably a "Kawhi laughs for 1 hour video" here, there's probably even a 10 hour version

[@drewskidayosh]

Has to be the one vocoded to the NBA on NBC theme

[@yass2565]

Kevin Harlan’s voice “OooooOoOOOOoOOoOooHHHHHHHhH”

[@ehwassupdoc7901]

“YES WELCOME TO MANCHESTER UNITED ANTHONY MARTIAL” oh wrong thing

[@Manny-nm8dh]

@@ehwassupdoc7901 GAME!!! SERIES!!! TORONTO HAS WON!!!!!!!

[@treytrent]

you can totally hear GA too. I remember having a $20 bet on that series and I screamed like I won the lottery. such an iconic call

[@stoozdee]

He was our play by play guy for Wolves games in the JR Rider era. You’d swear we had a squad lol

[@kicking222]

Best announcer on Earth, IMO. So much fun to listen to without making the game about himself.

[@kingstonnacagilevu5812]

What makes this playoffs as a Sixers fan even more frustrating is seeing Jimmy Butler going off like he did the next season for literally no reason. Like wtf??

[@bmomgrimm6242]

@J Fitz By most accounts he hated Brown and wanted him fired or he wasn't resigning and then team didn't want to fire him yet.

[@vashthestampede9269]

He called the whole team soft. Didn't like playing with them.. sounds like a reason

[@thahsin17]

Watch Jimmy say why in the jj redick podcast

[@Tech-cy9yo]

that finals run was so random. Jimmy really isn't that good 😂

[@sadenuttie2234]

@@vashthestampede9269 he never called the whole team soft… what are you talking about

[@turtleguy4385]

Who's here after Simmons cost the Sixers their postseason?

[@gagejernigan5277]

Lmao

[@Tangerinewcwof]

Me

[@austinrambow500]

sixers/shanghai sharks trade happening soon!

[@rickDArula]

What makes the whole situation dope is that he won a chip for a whole country and said " see ya"

[@fuckingyellow4125]

They knew the risks before getting him. In hindsight, losing DeRozan and Poeltl, while I love em both, wasn't that big of a loss. DeRozan is a great player, but him leaving allowed Siakam to fill that role, and he did that great. Poeltl would help their center wors, but he hasn't developed nearly as much as I thought he would. Got a championship out of it too.

[@JayKay-zs8qr]

Worth it

[@DaDualityofMan]

Toronto: "Thank you Kawhi, please don't lea..." Kawhi: "You're welcome. Peace."

[@rickDArula]

@@janoycresnova9156 a win is a win Cavs and warriors both won due to injury reasons as well.

[@Domepeezy]

@@rickDArula don’t even try that they faces off 4 years in a row we saw the best of both the raptors can’t even get back to the playoffs

[@DAX_BEATS]

One of the most legendary shots of all time, definitely deserved a rewind

[@jeremiahlewis4630]

this shot is so overrated and lucky and. A fluke one too look how it went in and out stop glorifying this

[@Dr.HowieFeltersnatch]

It is not even lucky. It is just fraudulent. He committed multiple traveling violations and got away with it.

[@lucars2856]

@@Dr.HowieFeltersnatch when?

[@marco5608]

We got some salty sixers fans here lmaoo

[@Ok-ik4ww]

@@jeremiahlewis4630 raps in 6

[@AaronLewis06]

I love reliving this moment! This enshrined Kawhi as one of my personal faves bcuz I loved his run with the Spurs and this took it over the top

[@Lunar0Strain]

9:20 I think all raptors fans agree with this timeline, we went from Chris Bosh straight to Lowry/DeRozan Whats that? Primo pasta and sauce? never heard of it

[@dchang8619]

"...but Bosh never got a co-star". True talk. It's not reboundball, sir.

[@bernier42]

7:07 Every Raptors fan recognizes superfan Nav Bhatia making identical gestures in both pics.

[@Minimish28]

I’m not even a Raptors fan but Superfan was always on the news

[@memoryjunkie2572]

I also like how this shot mirrored Vince Carter's shot so well, both against Philly, both in the second round, both during a game 7, both a long 2 from the corner, both with the Bucks waiting for them in the ECF, both hit the rim, it just happened that one went in and one didn't.

[@TitinoWilliams]

Damn that’s crazy to think about, funny how things always come full circle lol

[@1billdorito]

Also, one team in the series had a leader with braids (Iverson and Kawhi), and the Bucks they were waiting to meet were led by a #34.

[@181cameron]

@tahnalos Facts...they even spoke about Carter. I have a feeling it was one of those bits that got edited out (for length?)

[@1billdorito]

@tahnalos Probably because it was covered in the Vince Carter vs. Toronto Beef History

[@181cameron]

@tahnalos I agree with you...like, it could have at the very least been alluded to. The clip is like 5sec long.

[@LilShrooms]

CHILLS. and the commentary for this moment is amazing. combined with the shot this moment is 1000% immortalized in NBA history as arguably one of the best shots ever

[@PadChennington]

Hooolly moly what a video. this was such a good watch

[@huyguaopj2582]

Hi Pad good to see other people with weird overlapping interests like basketball and vaporwave

[@evanconway5261]

I was at this game, that moment when the the first bounce happened my heart stopped and then i kept seeing it bounce and thought it was going to overtime but i was wrong i remember my father swearing in excitement, my mother was screaming i just sat there in awe of that shot. This game i will never forget.

[@georgia_boi_0450]

This might be one of the best comments I’ve seen

[@salvadorquirarte4133]

What an incredible moment to witness

[@diypictures]

I've replayed that shot so many times including the end of this video so I can only imagine the emotion and energy going through that arena.

[@vneezy]

I'm getting goosebumps just from reading your comment

[@sheli5483]

17 yrs before Vince's shot rims out and the Sixers go on to Milwaukee and the finals. 2018: Kawhi's shot bounces in and it's the Raptors turn.

[@isaacdisanto1020]

People forget how big Jimmy was in this game. That layup was ELECTRIC

[@thenicksterd2334]

I was so hype when he hit that

[@shaheerrizvi11]

@@thenicksterd2334 were u hyped when kawhi hit that shot

[@BigLANCEALOT]

@@shaheerrizvi11 lmao hahah

[@dgb921]

All of us sixers fan haven’t forgotten. We also haven’t forgotten they picked a coach over jimmy.

[@fabioenchillada2278]

@@dgb921 feelsbadman

[@sneakybeni]

I can watch this moment over and over again and never get tired. Thanks for the great vid!

[@jahonfroy7481]

12:39 is the greatest Raptors moment ever

[@TheCPrizzy]

As a Torontonian, this was one of the best things to happen to our city ever. The energy on the night we hit this shot was crazy. This just snowballed to the Bucks series, then winning against Golden State. I'll never forget that summer

[@tm9599]

I feel you man. Straight electricity in the air!!! The whole city was turnt up in a way I've never seen before

[@rebecca4680]

I remember folks here all the way in Vancouver chattering about the Raptors throughout the playoffs that year. During game 6 of the finals, there was a group of kids right outside my house loudly talking and cheering. When the buzzer sounded and the championship was official, you should've heard the excitement from those kids. All of Canada was united behind the Raps. and I am eternally grateful for Kawhi and Raps ending our country's major sports championship drought.

[@thegagz]

what a time to be alive. The last real champs and greatest parade ever

[@blckgrd]

Man, y'alls hearts had to be in your throats the moment that ball first hit the rim and was bouncing, thinking it was probably gonna fall out.

[@SuperStrik9]

It was absolutely AMAZING. That 2019 playoff run was INCREDIBLE. Like you I'll remember it forever and never forget it.

[@joshowen3267]

as a raptors fan, i still get chills every time i watch this shot

[@VishtheFish101]

This is right up there with Crosby's golden goal as Canada's greatest sports moments. That summer was insane.

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

100% that night they won I'll never forget it.

[@SuperStrik9]

As a Raps fan from day 1 I had waited since the franchise was announced for that 2019 championship playoff run. This shot and moment was absolutely INCREDIBLE! One of many amazing moments from that years playoffs and one of the most important. One of the most clutch shots in basketball history. That Raptors team was deep and well coached.

[@jjleblanc8151]

My god, I’ve waited for this rewind ever since this happened.

[@31jizzle31]

Same!! And it was better than I could’ve expected

[@moosezk9681]

Facts

[@SmoothAce420]

It was only a matter of time

[@MoniqueXSM]

As a Philly fan, this hurts. Like, wow. We’ll never escape this.

[@liam_4life294]

Same

[@rjante2236]

At least you're the 1 seed right now. Could be worse, I guess.

[@ryanmchenry6694]

The roller coaster of emotions I experienced watching Jimmy tie the game up, and then watching that fluky ass shot hit every part of the rim and fall in was the wildest thing I ever experienced watching sports.

[@heeldylan556]

2001 ECSF.

[@mahmoodafara7949]

I mean bro look at what’s happened to Toronto this year

[@U0za]

Two years later, the goosebumps are still here everytime I watch this legendary buzzer beater.

[@marianopena7872]

Still get goosebumps watching that play! Toronto went absolutely berserk that night. What a time!

[@isaacwalker1931]

Easily the greatest buzzer beater in NBA playoff history. And the entire playoffs run by Kawhi is one of the best all time

[@tzvikakleyman5586]

Cap dame

[@MJIZZEL]

The greatest buzzer beater in nba playoff history?? I don't know about that. I mean the game was tied.

[@isaacwalker1931]

@@tzvikakleyman5586 which one? And either way those were in the first round in a game 6 Kawhi hit the only ever buzzer beater in a game 7

[@isaacwalker1931]

@@MJIZZEL Kawhi hit the only ever buzzer beater in a game 7

[@MJIZZEL]

@@isaacwalker1931 OK. He hit a game winner in a game 7! So... What happens if he misses?? Overtime.... The game was TIED! How about a player that hit a game winner with his team down by one in game 5 of a best of 5. Jordan over ehlo all damn day is the greatest buzzer beater In playoff history. If he missed...the Cavs advance.

[@kostathomas8732]

This shot had the 'where were you when..?' effect on every Canadian who witnessed it. Just such an amazing memory especially since we won it all because of it

[@fartfruit1157]

I remember watching the game in Chicago and the entire place was speechless, such an incredible bucket

[@Lone_Rocket]

Man, I think that shot had that effect on everyone who watched the game. I still remember vividly sitting in my living room with a couple of friends watching that last shot. I don't even like basketball like that, but that shot will live on in my memory forever.

[@noblevenom2858]

I was watching the game on a restaurant tv because I was at Mother’s Day dinner and then we rushed home to watch the fourth quarter and witnessed history

[@dabnad]

I was at a family friends house, as the shot bounced my heart rate dropped. When it was bouncing I could literally hear my sisters heart rate

[@nightmarefuel3870]

Greatest buzzer beater in NBA history, as a raps fans gives me chills and tears me up every time!

[@cristinaf3844]

What a great breakdown video and interesting format! I have a framed print of that Leonard shot in my office. One of the greatest sports moments my family has ever experienced together.

[@r.b.2192]

This has to be the most awaited rewind all time.

[@ronuy4206]

There's still one more.. Dame's three and wave off against OKC

[@jayus2033]

@@ronuy4206 meh

[@jayus2033]

@@ronuy4206 did dame win a championship?

[@ronuy4206]

@@jayus2033 i know he did not but in terms of defining moments and back-stories, i think it deserved a rewind as well. If you're following this channel, they did a rewind on Dame's series ending three against the Rockets

[@kkonddo6550]

Kawhi did not just have a city he had a COUNTRY, this was by far my favorite NBA season..... proud to be Canadian 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@terrariamongerer]

Curry >

[@Pocket_Jake]

@@terrariamongerer what

[@terrariamongerer]

@@Pocket_Jake curry >

[@Pocket_Jake]

@@terrariamongerer < curry

[@terrariamongerer]

@@Pocket_Jake yeah you right curry >

[@fifthbusiness1678]

Watching this for the first time. What an excellent breakdown of the things that led to that iconic shot! Thanks for making it available.

[@LateJamminGamer]

I get chills every time I watch this. The bounces, announcers voice, everything.

[@eagle8burgerVA]

I’m at 0:00 and I already have goosebumps and am crying. Best 6 bounces of my life.

[@Ciaklabel]

Bruh... I literally had goosebumps the entire thing... I saw the video and have never clicked on anything so fast in my life lmao

[@geckostudios6675]

Those were the worst 6 bounces of my life 😭

[@neldp1460]

you mean 4 bounces??

[@CDio-vr3bx]

The shot that silenced the world

[@scottb91007]

As a raps fan, this was an absolutely historic moment. I’ll never forget it, this was the most magical playoff run of my life

[@benmarsico9403]

kawhi walked twice before the shot tho... as a sixers fan seeing that shot breaks my heart to this day

[@okc7u372]

@@benmarsico9403 makes me die a little

[@omaroo7969]

@@benmarsico9403 Honestly, if the Sixers won that game, I don't see the Bucks beating them (mainly due to Bud's lack of adjustments), and they most likely would've won it all given KD/Klay's injuries.

[@PAPADRACOLIN]

@@omaroo7969 didn't happen tho, raps won. Only game 7 buzzer beater in playoff history, that eventually lead to a championship. Until there is another one, its going to be replayed and mentioned for years to come.

[@ckthegreat100]

Facts. I’ve never seen the city that lit. The parade too. It was a great time to be in Toronto

[@jgreenberg]

I was in Jurassic Park for this. One of the greatest moments of my entire life.

[@playboivroseph9261]

I'm a laker fan, I would kill to be there.

[@bruskydu]

I'll always remember this legendary moment. Those multiple bounces added even more suspense.

[@BlackSmith2099]

Being a Philly fan, I was cautiously awaiting this. F

[@gabegamer3663]

Heat fan here. Just want to remind y’all that the fanbase thought jimmy was leaving to miami for cocaine and lottery destined seasons. Cant wait to meet y’all in the playoffs

[@timmyhauck1317]

@@gabegamer3663 have fun getting swept❤️

[@kieransalim1760]

Lol neither of you guys are getting out of the east, both of y’all Shouldve made a run at james harden like Brooklyn did. We won our chip in 2019 and we got the best gm/president in the league so we’ll definitely be back.

[@BlackSmith2099]

I’m upset that our front office decided that al horford was a good idea instead of keeping jimmy. I’m happy for mr buckets, I knew he was what they needed

[@memetheslumpgod1779]

@@gabegamer3663 naw yall kevin durants problem we want no smoke from the heat

[@BenCarlos]

The greatest moment in Toronto Raptors history.

[@ramirezer2302]

2nd is Vince Carter's dunk contest 3rd is winning the championship Lol

[@jareddudleythegoat7220]

*History

[@steveb9713]

@@ramirezer2302 💯

[@greenhoodie1697]

i remember randomly turning this game on one night, with like 1 minute left in the game, and watching this go down. speechless..

[@scottEhall3]

KZbin always recommends this and says I've never watched it before. This has led to me watching this like 5 times. Never gets old.

[@nilesguo]

“GM Masai Ujiri...” Bobby Webster: Am I a joke to you?

[@HAA0603]

I’m a die hard Raptors fan and I saw this live, and when the shot went in, I screamed so loud that the neighbours called the cops on me lol. I’ll never forget the amazing run we had in 2019. We The North!!

[@RunDGC]

That was one of the greatest sporting events I've ever witnessed. The clip at the end legit gave me goose bumps. It's a great memory!

[@Robo311Star]

The way y'all do the series deserves an Emmy. I promise you I mean that. The way you put the focal point of the rewind at the end gives me the same Goosebumps as seeing the play unfold live

[@uzitay815]

This was 2 years ago gives me goosebumps

[@octopus8420]

I feel like I wasted the last 2 years of my life ngl, nothing happened since then

[@abin1998]

@@octopus8420 true, me too

[@bbd4456]

Just when I stopped having nightmares about this as a Sixers fan. Let’s reopen some trauma baby!!!

[@jeremiahlewis4630]

this shot is so overrated and lucky and. A fluke one too look how it went in and out stop glorifying this

[@TheGreatPurpleFerret]

@@jeremiahlewis4630 y u mad is only gam

[@cocoonman]

@@jeremiahlewis4630 time heals all wounds. One day you won't be bitter.

[@bbd4456]

Yeah it’s hard to deny how iconic this shot is, man. Just the perfect storm - Game 7, last seconds, Kawhi crouching in the corner before the arena erupts. Kevin Harlan nailed the call too. I have this, Dame’s ridiculous 3 to beat OKC, and Suggs’ Final Four shot as my top three basketball moments in recent memory. I hate that it happened to my Sixers but you gotta recognize history when you see it and try to appreciate it for what it is

[@paperhag]

I had nightmares of Vince missing 'the shot' in 2001 for 18 years. I hope Philly fans find their moment of redemption as well. Good luck in the playoffs this year!

[@ShynyMagikarp]

The greatest shot in nba history for me. Not only was it series winning but it was GAME 7 from one of the toughest shots in the entire game. Guarded by an absolute rising star and a guy who had gone from loved hero to relocated questioner. This shot was life altering

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Fantastic video Great job Even though I knew how the game ended your narration had me on the edge of my seat with knots in my stomach I loved every minute of your video Awesome back story how we got here 😎

[@rizkyanandita8227]

This is perhaps the one time I know "This is a moment in history"

[@MrJonesrr]

Ahhh man you got me tearing up! Best moment of my life as a Toronto Sports Fan. Stuff like this helps, a glimpse into the not so far away past, in a time where the world is so crazy. Thanks for this!

[@S1MONPHOEN1X]

Watching highlights from this playoff run never gets old!! 😢😭

[@lennartmakkink7427]

Man, great video. The do-or-die scenario for both teams this season only added to the impact and narrative of this shot.

[@SyxxPunk]

The question that enraptures Toronto and saddens Philidelphia: "Is this the dagger?"

[@matthewlo7868]

Sure.. but how about this statement: “TOUCH EM ALL, JOE! YOU’LL NEVER HIT A BIGGER HOME RUN IN YOUR LIFE!!”

[@GerritCoulter]

I live in Toronto. I'm not really a basketball fan. I decided to flip on the end of the game. This is the only play I watched in the playoffs up until this point. I didn't miss a single second the rest of the way. I am the definition of a bandwagon fan.

[@Anon.G]

I don't think it's a bandwagon if you're from the city.

[@stevehvlf4798]

Awesome video, really well done. Thanks for the goosebumps again, and giving me some hype after our understandably sad season.

[@koalabearkhan145]

I'm glad I saw this play live on TV. Truly unforgettable

[@justinpetto499]

as someone at the game, this is the highlight of my life so far

[@yunopepper76]

Raptors were favourites to come out the east in my opinion

[@justinpetto499]

the call by the commentators still gives me chills

[@willlindell8904]

I was 6 years old when the Raptors were founded, and their mascot was a dinosaur... New favorite team determined. I remembered crying after this moment, when they won the conference finals, and of course, when they won the title. It finished off a decade where my favorite team in 3 of the 4 major sports won a championship. My LA Kings won two Stanley Cups. My Lovable Losing Cubs didn't lose in 2016, and then the Raptors in 2019. Now if only my blasted Vikings could find a Super Bowl win to get me the clean sweep

[@SportsFan838]

Only one of my favorite teams have won a trophy in my lifetime. The Chiefs

[@benkl9539]

This was amazingly well put together! thank you! You had my attention 110% for the full 16:00 Bravo

[@dectronalpha7650]

"It's off to Leonard, defended by Simmons. Is this the dagger?! *bounce ×4* OOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! GAME! SERIES! TORONTO HAS WON!!!" Goosebumps everytime

[@doncorleole2356]

It’s gotta be BUMM BUM Bom bom OOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! GAME!!!!!! SERIES!!!

[@michaeljordansgrandchild8976]

I’m a bulls fan, but goddamn I love this moment

[@playboivroseph9261]

I think everyone except Philly fans love it

[@michaeljordansgrandchild8976]

@@playboivroseph9261 True

[@phillysoldier]

As a sixers fan thank you for uploading that bruins leafs game 7 video right after

[@dchang8619]

I remember watching it at home. I was like, ok, Kawhi gonna hit the FT, and we'll be up by 3, so it's all good, worst case it's OT. Saw Kawhi miss the FT, Jimmy take it all the way with almost no resistance, and I'm like oh boy, here we go again. Raps gonna choke. Saw the inbounds play setting up and I'm like uh...why is Kawhi dribbling it so much? Why is he still dribbling? Where is he going? HE'S STILL DRIBBLING? Then he launched the prayer. Hits the rim, and I'm like damn, nice try Kawhi, but this is just like every other Derozan shot that clanked off rim..........OH MY GOD IT WENT IN??? HOLY SHJALKHASDKJ!!!! Wait, did he get it off in time??? HE DID! OOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! *proceeds to fist pump for 15 minutes*

[@funkymonkey11ify]

Before this game I did not watch basketball and I barely understood the rules then one boring day at work the game was on so I decided to watch and after that shot I became a life long raps fan now I'm watching every raps game and even playing some pic up thank you Kawhi and that squad for getting me into basketball

[@nix3001]

This is awesome

[@turkishwhiteout]

Very wholesome

[@dylanwelsh5759]

no us 76ers fans don't need to be reminded

[@joedipietro8134]

this was a great little doc. man you hit all the spots!

[@williamk8000]

you guys make some of the best content on youtube, thank you