Toronto Raptors fans may be shocked. Toronto’s most ardent fan, Drake, has put his money on the Golden State Warriors for the 2022 NBA playoffs.
It’s well known that the Toronto rapper likes to bet on sports results. His most recent known bet is the last Super Bowl. He would have pocketed more than $600,000 in one day.
What is also known is that Drake is a die-hard Toronto Raptors fan. He had a front row seat in 2019 when the Queen City team won the NBA’s top honors. His fervent passion for his favorite team had even raised the ire da league that wanted him to calm his ardor.
It seems that the singer believes this time that Golden State is a better bet than Toronto for the end of season series. The rapper put $200,000 on the Warriors to win the Western Conference title for the first time since the 2018-19 season.
If he’s right, Drake could win $1 million, reports trade site B-R Betting.
The Warriors, led by stars Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green enter the playoffs with high expectations. They are looking for their first title since 2018.