The Toronto Raptors faced significant backlash after a video surfaced showing a young fan being instructed to remove his Stephen Curry jersey and Warriors hat before presenting a game ball at a recent match against the Golden State Warriors. Fans took to social media to express their outrage, criticizing the organization for ruining the child's experience.
The situation escalated when the Warriors' broadcast team also criticized the Raptors, portraying the incident as a harsh move against a young fan. However, the Raptors clarified that the boy had initially intended to wear a Raptors shirt but was caught up in the moment. His parents reminded him of his original choice prior to the on-court presentation.
Despite the controversy, the young fan had an enjoyable evening, meeting players from both teams and receiving a handshake from Drake. The Raptors noted that wearing an opposing team's jersey during the presentation isn't unprecedented and referenced past instances where other fans have done so without issue.
