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FootballDrake: Toronto Raptors Superfan Hangs Out With Son Adonis As They Beat Hornets
- Drake and his 5-year-old son were courtside to watch the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Hornets
- The Raptors superfan enjoyed the game despite a difficult season for his team
- The rapper has supported the Canadian-based NBA franchise for nearly 10 years now
Drake and his 5-year-old son Adonis where courtside as the Toronto Raptors registered their third win in a row, beating the Charlotte Hornets 124-114.
Pascal Siakam scored 35 points, and Scottie Barnes added 21 for the Raptors as they registered three consecutive wins for the first time this season but are still 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 19-23 record.
The famous rapper is known for his enthusiastic displays during games, a behavior that has garnered him fans and haters in the NBA fraternity.
His relationship with the Canadian franchise started when he and his brand OVO (October’s Very Own) announced a partnership with the Raptors. Since then, he has fostered a deep business relationship with the team.
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He inspired several alternate team jerseys with his brand’s black/gold blend, narrated some of the team ads, keyed a special “Drake Night” each season for several years, per Variety.
Drake and Adonis courtside
On Thursday night, the popular rapper sat courtside with his 5-year-old son Adonis Graham to watch his team beat the Hornets, per AP.
Adonis wore Puma White & Red Lamelo's, probably because he was watching Hornets point guard Lamelo Ball, who signed a multiyear deal with Puma in 2020.
Meanwhile, Drake had some custom fluffy shoes. The 36-year-old was wearing an Italian-made Loewe wedge boot with a shearling upper and lining. I also had a lightweight wavy tonal outsole.
They were subject to trolling from fans who didn't like what he was wearing. Here are some reactions from the fans.
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"Looks like he made them shoes outta his sons hair lol."
ark_l5
"drake wearing the grizzly bear 1s."
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"Camelhoovepapi"
bo___w17
"dude shaved his sons head to get those slippers."
Drake meets Croatian model
Sports Brief earlier reported on Drake meeting Croatia superfan and model Ivana Knoll who posed for a picture with Drake at the bash organized by celebrity Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio
The super fan who won lots of football fans hearts during the World Cup was part of the models and celebrities invited to Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s star-studded bash in Miami.
The former Miss Croatia was also spotted hanging out with the likes of actor Jamie Foxx and Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enniful at the celebrity party.