The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors are set to meet in their first matchup in The Finals come Thursday night (9 ET, ABC). But before that can happen, there was Wednesday’s Finals Media Day from Scotiabank Arena.
Here’s a quick look at some of the key moments, sound bites and more as Game 1 of The Finals looms …
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TORONTO RAPTORS
Kawhi? He’s just like any other guy …
… and, he’s ‘a fun guy’
"He's a fun guy." 😂
Kyle Lowry on his relationship with Kawhi. pic.twitter.com/37e3g5E1f9
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 29, 2019
Yep, just out here to have fun …
"I'm out here playing to have fun and be the best player I can be."
– Kawhi Leonard#WeTheNorth | #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/0r50nkhfyh
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) May 29, 2019
Keep it going, Drake
#Raptors Norman Powell is a big fan of Drake's court side antics 😂 pic.twitter.com/8V2zZP5RIF
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 29, 2019
Watch out, Danny!
Spicy P nearly took out Danny Green 😂 pic.twitter.com/JsD98k0dAQ
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 29, 2019
Don’t drink that!
Guillermo and Norm did a shot of maple syrup. 😂
(🎥: @TSN_Sports) pic.twitter.com/w4Sc10jXuy
— theScore (@theScore) May 29, 2019
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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
A superb stopper
If you’re reading this
They’re new around here
"Cleveland in the Finals are pretty synonymous for us."
Steph on chasing another title and playing a different team in the Finals! pic.twitter.com/6osg69xyHg
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 29, 2019
https://twitter.com/theScore/status/1133798670384750602
Kerr loves him some T-Dot …
"The two arenas that I felt were the most electric were Oracle & Toronto."
– Steve Kerr#DubNation | #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/1l2VQYO6DB
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) May 29, 2019
What just happened?
Guillermo: what are you gonna miss most about Kevin Durant?
Alvo: I see him every day!
Guillermo: Next year, when he’s in New York.
Alvo: pic.twitter.com/DCHv90kPAB
— Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) May 29, 2019
Afterward, McKinnie: “What just happened?”
— Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) May 29, 2019
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