Drake catches flack over Raptors love

TORONTO — By now, Drake’s relentless grandstanding on behalf of his beloved Toronto Raptors is to be expected. And so too, then, is the wrath of Milwaukee Bucks’ fans now excoriating the Canadian rapper for a series of escalating taunts.

The off-court beef has been equal parts invigorating and infuriating for fans of both teams.

When it comes to rallying and riling the fans, Drake has proven his worth time and again, says the marketing director of the U.S.-based athlete marketing platform opendorse.

“Drake’s in a league of his own right now,” Sam Weber, adding some Toronto fans may be tired of their team cast as the “Toronto Drakes.”

The Drake sideshow has even inspired one bookie to take bets on the possible shenanigans that could unfold at Saturday’s game. Will Drake step onto the court? Will the NBA publicly warn Drake regarding his on-court behaviour? Will Drake be removed from Game 6 by security?