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‘I’m not a Raptors fan anymore’: Fans react to a team without DeMar DeRozan

The Star | July 18, 2018

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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.

DeMar DeRozan high fives fans in a Dec. 23, 2017 file photo. The all-star repeatedly stated his loyalty to the city of Toronto.
DeMar DeRozan high fives fans in a Dec. 23, 2017 file photo. The all-star repeatedly stated his loyalty to the city of Toronto.

“The best Raptor in franchise history in my eyes.

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