The Raptors got noticed south of the border for all the wrong reasons after LeBron James’ cocky spin move. His confidence breeds confidence. That ball spin was just a symptom.
Part of what Masai Ujiri has always wanted for the Toronto Raptors was to be noticed. Remember “F--- Brooklyn!” against the Nets? Remember “We don’t give a s--- about it!” against Paul Pierce and Washington? Remember Drake? That was a Tim Leiweke joint, but Drake gave the Raptors some juice.