Drake isn’t helping to fight his reputation as a fanboy… The Washington Wizards took on the Raptors in Toronto on Wednesday night and of course the Raptors Global Ambassador was in the building. Drake likes to be playful and friendly with many of the players but it was just the wrong time and Paul Pierce wasn’t having it.
DeMar DeRozan had just put on his moves, gotten to the elbow and drained the jumper that put Toronto up 95-93 with 12.9 seconds remaining. Washington called a timeout to advance the ball and draw up a play; they still were going to have one shot at sending the game into overtime (or maybe getting the win).
Paul Pierce came over to the sidelines to inbound the ball, and Drake reached out and grabbed his arm.
It’s done before Pierce is handed the ball, so it doesn’t impact the play. Pretty clearly, Drake was just trying to be that guy who is everybody’s friend and can joke around with them. Even at inappropriate times.
But the best part was Pierce was having none of it.
Washington missed the shot, and Toronto picked up the win, 95-93. That’s the second Raptors win over the Wizards in two weeks.
