Obama Gets Standing Ovation At NBA Finals Game In Toronto

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 2: Former President Barak Obama acknowledges the crowd after being introduced. Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors in 2nd half action of Game 2 of NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena. Warriors win... TORONTO, ON - JUNE 2: Former President Barak Obama acknowledges the crowd after being introduced. Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors in 2nd half action of Game 2 of NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena. Warriors win 109-104 and even the series at 1-1. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images) MORE LESS
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Former President Obama got a warm welcome at game 2 of the NBA finals Sunday in Toronto.

According to Yahoo! Sports, some fans in the crowd shouted “MVP” at the 44th president.

The Golden State Warriors bested the Toronto Raports 109 to 104 to tie the series at one game each.

Unofficial Raptors ambassador and rapper Drake also greeted Obama at the game:

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