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LOOK: NBA personalities react to Raptors dethroning Warriors

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LOOK: NBA personalities react to Raptors dethroning Warriors
Paul Pierce, Magic Johnson, Vince Carter, and more chime in as the Raptors prevent the Warriors from clinching a third straight NBA title

MANILA, Philippines – NBA Twitter pandemonium broke out as the league saw the coronation of a new king in the Toronto Raptors. 

Here are some NBA personalities who chimed in on the Raptors’ triumph and the potential demise of the five-year dynasty the Golden State Warriors built: 

Paul Pierce, fondly called “The Truth” throughout his 19-year NBA career, has been mocked by fans as “The False” for his incorrect predictions and eyebrow-raising hot takes. 

But the Boston Celtics icon made sure everyone knows how he forecasted the Raptors will finish the Warriors in 6 games for their first championship in franchise history. 

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, meanwhile, thinks it’s just karma haunting the Warriors back when Zaza Pachulia injured Kawhi Leonard, who was then with San Antonio Spurs, in the 2017 Western Conference finals. 

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo, who has been kept out of entire playoffs due to a knee injury, sent out a cryptic tweet just as the Raptors became the first team outside the United States to win an NBA title. 

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, who hails from Canada, could not put to words the success achieved by the team he has followed since he was a child. 

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson, on the other hand, is just bummed the NBA season is over. 

Once the star for the Raptors during his first 6 years in the NBA, Vince Carter could not have been any prouder for his former team. 

Baron Davis, meanwhile, showed love for the Warriors – a team he was a part of for 3 season. 

Although barely playing in the Finals, Jeremy Lin can now call himself an NBA champion, and CBS Sports went out of their way to celebrate his victory in meme style. 

Another first-time champion is Marc Gasol, and while he is already with a new team, former Memphis Grizzlies teammate Mike Conley did not hesitate to tip his hat to his good pal. 

The Grizzlies also expressed their joy of seeing Gasol, who saw action for the team for 11 seasons, claim his first NBA crown. 

Meanwhile, Javale McGee – a two-time titlist with the Warriors – sent out his props to Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri for building his own champion squad.

Magic Johnson, a five-time NBA champion, felt for the Warriors after their bid for a three-peat was crushed with superstars Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant going down with injuries.

– Rappler.com

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