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RSS Feeds`I´m not a Raptors fan anymore´: Fans react to a team without DeMar DeRozan
(The Star Toronto Raptors)

 
 

18 july 2018 23:36:03

 
`I´m not a Raptors fan anymore´: Fans react to a team without DeMar DeRozan
(The Star Toronto Raptors)
 


It was news many Raptors fans didn’t want to wake up to: DeMar DeRozan is no longer a Raptor.As the news of the franchise-altering trade that sends one of the Raptors’ most successful and popular players to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for disgruntled all-star Kawhi Leonard broke Wednesday morning, fans reacted with a wave of sadness, gratitude and anger.“The best Raptor in franchise history in my eyes. Thank you for representing the North proud,” wrote Sean Whittle on Twitter.“I’m done with the Raptors officially the first player that was loyal to them and this is how the do him,” wrote Viktor Gergo.There were a lot of emoji tears shed in the wake of the news. Many fans posted that they are sad to see DeRozan, who once boasted “I am Toronto,” play for another team.“DeMar DeRozan loved this city with all of his heart. never even considered going anywhere else, including his hometown (la). he was loyal until the end and always represented this city with pride. he actually wanted to be here. very sad outcome for our greatest franchise player,” said Twitter user shamaplan.Raptors fan @BrettGansley posted of a video where he is seen being emotional as he looks over his DeRozan jerseys while Puff Daddy’s 90s hit song “I’ll be Missing You” plays in the background.Many fans also expressed their disappointment on the Wednesday’s moves. “I’m not a raptors fan anymore. Just traded the only player that ever wanted to be a Raptor. So sad for Demar man. Greatest raptor ever, you were this franchise. Thanks for everything @DeMar_DeRozan you’re the best,” Twitter user @ConnorBurgress8 wrote. Fans were quick to point out that DeRozan was a primary reason for the team’s success over the past five seasons, worked hard and frequently repeated his desire to stay in Toronto. “I’m sick. Nobody wanted to play here. We were terrible for so many ...


 
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