Toronto Raptors 2019 NBA Championship: A Road To Victory

In light of We The North Day, I hope by watching this short film, you and I can look back on the Raptors’ road to their first championship! 24 years in the making, with hopes and hardships, 2019 was the year that we had all been waiting for. We. The. North.
I’ve always wanted to make a documentary/film, so this is a first for me and for this channel. This is not a vlog or anything like the regular videos I post. There was a lot of effort and passion put into this, as cheesy as that sounds. 1 year in the making, and over 100 hours of work. I never say this but please do consider liking, commenting, and sharing! I appreciate it!

[@zindagi618]

this is like one of the moments where I feel like the entire country actually loved Toronto for a couple of mins/days/hours.

[@itzshoook841]

One of the best moments if not THE best in Canadian professional sports. I will never forget it, and so fucking glad i was alive for it.

[@mannys3933]

this and Sids golden goal hands down.

[@itzshoook841]

@@mannys3933 Your right, Idk which is better but both of them are amazing and will never be forgotten!!

[@andrew-rn9ui]

@@itzshoook841 definitely sids goal, the entirety of canada was watching that game , people left work 🤣

[@wendellswendell2001]

My shop took three days off to party!

[@kishadelorey]

This was so good

[@nbgyguy]

I still remember game 6 so vividly bruh

[@carlosa7598]

The Klaw. Its funny how KL dunked on Ibaka when he was in OKC and now were in the same team😁✋

[@AdamPiper]

It was CRAZY on the street downtown that night. Even in Ottawa. I will never forget.

[@alexdz788]

Still watching all the way from spain toronto and canada will always be dear to me F***** hell of a run that was Still remembering when kawhi s shot went off 😮

[@bobbydigital8243]

holy peppers, this was fan made? Dang this was pro material, good job.

[@JanelleMel]

I appreciate it, thank you!!

[@hysenur8223]

crazy..just watched it again i still cant believe it

[@curatedbyjpg]

It’s been two years but watching this made all the emotions come back! Thanks for making this :)

[@alexdz788]

Still am from fucking Spain brother

[@alanramnanan]

We have to get back here🇨🇦🔥🙏💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@JoylalaJoy]

ouff the final product is here!!! respect to the effort you put into this, love it hams

[@kreesmic2077]

Kawhi was that guy during 2019, I'm never finding another player like him

[@aylabellanosa9631]

WHEEEW THE EFFORT THAT WAS PUT INTO THIS VID 🤩 thanks for capturing such beautiful moments!! history made baaabyyyy 😭

[@kevinjohnduerme8963]

Where are you in Toronto?

[@aylabellanosa9631]

@@kevinjohnduerme8963 im in the philippines

[@saranyasountararajah1794]

This made me cry, greatest city ever, WE ARE NORTH

[@sheteg1]

Joe Carters 3 run homer and Sid the kids golden goal are in the same category as this. Great moments in Toronto sports.

[@robweih9643]

Trully amazing vid! Thanks for your big work...bringing back them great '19 memories - love all the way from Germany!

[@Jaybikay24]

Dude this is a sick video!!! Thanks for putting the work in so we can all get our feels in

[@davihopkins3174]

thank you! this prolly toook a long time, making me tear up rn :(

[@JanelleMel]

yeah it was a very long process even before editing haha but it was all worth it and this is exactly why i did it. so other raptors fans can look back and share this memory together. thanks for watching!

[@davihopkins3174]

@@JanelleMel :)

[@aylabellanosa9631]

bouncin at the end is a vibe

[@sh3luvsdamz]

Watching this video being the biggest KLO fan 2021nba champs eeets get itt!!

[@leodelurbano2611]

One of the best NBA seasons! Roller coaster ride. Kawhi Leonard is a dynasty demolisher. Sweet revenge for The KLaw! Winning the trophy on Golden State's own backyard.

[@kishadelorey]

Go jammy go Raptors

[@lloydramos7012]

This video deserves a million views

[@danecastro4029]

Love from Vancouver 🇨🇦 🍁

[@michaelryanordonez9786]

Appreciate you making this. Good memories

[@astridsekie567]

How can a team not going to win a championship when its backed by a whole country.. this was an epic run by the raptor team..

[@justth4tdope813]

Awsome video, you did an awsome job capturing the feeling of that magical run

[@matthewlee9879]

What an amazing video,I definitely enjoyed and appreciated it !

[@ferdinandumali264]

Whoa! This video captures the excitement of the Raptors fans. Thanks Janelle.

[@northtrue145]

This or the Jay's in 93. Best Toronto sports moments

[@HelloThere-lo3qi]

What a great video, great dedication, makes me cry😭😭😭

[@Gnomojo]

Honestly the 2019 season was just the Kawhi Leonard show. I don’t think anyones caught fire as much as he did in those playoffs

[@paulocampos6052]

damn, this was an amazing video. well done. good job.

[@JanelleMel]

Paulo Campos thank you so much!

[@hmrhuang]

my only regret from that once-in-a-lifetime experience was that Leonard decided not to re-sign with the Raptors for an extended run. he would have become ****ing Prime Minister of Canada if he stayed! =)

[@nothingtoseehere96]

Well, maybe. But either way his legacy wouldn't have been extended due to COVID.

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

He was very foolish to say the least.

[@perrywang689]

What a video. Happy to see the Raps win one. Now it's time for Kawhi to deliver one to us.

[@caylemfarquhar2192]

Beautiful

[@gearsofhalo1337]

I remember when the trade went through I remember being the first one to see it. I watched them for years and this year felt different. I really believed from day 1 things were going to be go well. I told everyone and no one was as optimistic as I was. I am glad I watched every game from pre season game and regular season from countless interviews to nick nurse and Danny Green podcast. I witnessed greatness! Greatest year to be a Raptor fan.

[@itsprimetime9865]

how were you the 'first' to see it

[@gearsofhalo1337]

@itsprimetime9865 when they posted it on social media I happen to be up at 3am clicked on the post in the first 10 seconds it was released. One of the first to know about it is all I mean. Lol

[@itsprimetime9865]

@@gearsofhalo1337 ah ok

[@serenabruyns3008]

thank you so much for making this.

[@natejol5005]

well done, thank you for this.

[@JD-kp3kt]

Thank you Janelle you da bomb 💣 all the feels on this one

[@JanelleMel]

thanks for watching! 🙂

[@Andrew-qq8fb]

Awesome job!

[@rjt201]

0:57 that is without a doubt the current announcer for the Charlotte Hornets, no one can convince me otherwise

[@joshvms1268]

I need wenbenyama to take us back here

[@marcysanderson1796]

We the north 2018 we the champs 2019

[@caylemfarquhar2192]

Why does this not have at least 2 million views?!

[@JanelleMel]

aw haha thank you so much for your support! maybe in like 2-4 years this video randomly shows up in everyone's recommendations as weird as youtube is and the views skyrocket LOL

[@seenatre]

great video - keep up the good work. It was cool to relive that season again.

[@xspt5019]

100 hours of work paid off, because this is a very well made video!!

[@JanelleMel]

thank you so much! :)

[@justinlau6412]

This was a great video. Chillllssss

[@MrAgainstallodds78]

We’ll done, excellent video keep it up!

[@raptorspostgametalk]

As I write this on this date happy 2nd year championship anniversary Toronto Raptors

[@JanelleMel]

yes!! happy championship anniversary ✊🏼

[@brianmartin5366]

every scene with powell hurts now that hes gone.

[@JanelleMel]

yeahh 😭😭

[@JD-kp3kt]

Man I feel the same way dude grinded with the raptors through it all feels like we lost a brother and I ain't even on the team

[@JanelleMel]

@@JD-kp3kt for sure! our hearts hurt to see him go but we wish him well in his career!

[@laykim1218]

This is dope!!

[@xtremestunt]

I duno why I teared up man. What a great run, proud to be a Torontonian!

[@Belugachungus]

I remember my hockey game getting canceled for game 6 of the finals

[@JanelleMel]

haha i guess it was worth it

[@Belugachungus]

@@JanelleMel yeah

[@aracely7763]

👏👏👏👏

[@afostinis]

10:40 A suit, a laptop, and a bike. Standard Canadian big-match settings

[@ceciljustice7283]

Can somebody please get the Coca coca theme on here

[@gangtime8705]

Is this for this year ? What about this season

[@JanelleMel]

this was the 2018-2019 season

[@gangtime8705]

JanelleMel yeah what about this year

[@gangtime8705]

JanelleMel oh okay I understand

[@JanelleMel]

Gang time i wanted to look back on the raptors’ journey up until their first championship which was last year, so i only focused on last season. today’s We The North Day (june 17, 2019 was the first) so i thought it was a good time to look back and celebrate 🙂

[@primetime758]

Spent so much money on tickets that season was worth every penny got a Hug from Masai( embarassing story) BUT LIKE THEY SAY THE 6 IN 6

[@cresbisaya31]

swerte tlaga nila... mas swerte sila kasi yung final hndi buo amg Warriors hahaahhaa

[@BryCarloChannel]

Kagaya din nung 2015. Hindi buo ang cavs

[@silversliver1592]

Shit man i wish people making raptor videos did not put the devil worshipper [drake the snake] music in it

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

Nice! Thanks for the video!