The Toronto Raptors became the first Canadian team to win the NBA Championship after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 at Oracle Arena and Kawhi Leonard wrote a bit of history himself as well.
Dino-mite! Raptors win Canada’s first NBA championship | Reuters
For the first time in the history of the franchise, the Toronto Raptors are NBA champions.
Storybook season. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/gLXduWE1ZZ
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 14, 2019
Kawhi 1st to win Finals MVP in both conferences | ESPN
Kawhi Leonard won his first NBA title with San Antonio when they defeated the favored Miami Heat five years ago. Now, after helping the Toronto Raptors to beat the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors, Leonard became the first player in NBA history to win the Finals MVP Award in both the Eastern and Western conferences.
"This is what I play basketball for." – @kawhileonard reflects on historic season with Toronto after winning Finals MVP#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/do8p0qUYOh
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 14, 2019
Thompson has torn ACL in left knee | ESPN
The Golden State Warriors confirmed that Klay Thompson suffered a torn ACL in his left knee after going down late in the third quarter. Thompson led all players with 30 points.
After going down with an apparent knee injury and leaving the court, Klay Thompson returns to a roar from the Oracle crowd to shoot the free-throws. 👏#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/Px5gtYtKHm
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 14, 2019
Raptors will celebrate NBA title with parade and rally on Monday | CP24
The city of Toronto is preparing for the big event after the Raptors won the NBA championship with a win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6. Mayor John Tory is hoping that as many residents as possible can join the route. The parade will occur on Monday and the main event will take place at Nathan Phillips Square.
No sleepin' in the streets! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/22dRO3yWyU
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 14, 2019
Jeremy Lin is first Asian American to be crowned an NBA champ | CNN
Although his career was frequently hampered by injuries and many said he would not make it in the NBA, Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin became the first-ever Asian American to win the NBA Championship.
NBA Champion Jeremy Lin celebrating with his Mom!
(Via @gswchris)pic.twitter.com/kpnfXF17bI
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 14, 2019
