Drake Calls DeMar DeRozan 'This Goof' on Raptors Broadcast — Most Viral NBA Courtside Moment of 2024

What Happened: Drake at the Event

Drake sat courtside at Scotiabank Arena for the Vince Carter jersey retirement ceremony and joined TSN commentators Matt Devlin and Jack Armstrong on the broadcast. He called DeMar DeRozan 'this goof' on air, said 'If you ever put up a DeRozan banner, I'll go up there and pull it down myself,' and was caught on camera celebrating aggressively after DeRozan missed a game-tying three. The incident stemmed from DeRozan appearing in Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' video. Raptors won 131-128.

Fan Reaction

DeRozan responded: 'He's going to have a long way to climb to take it down; tell him good luck.' Drake was subsequently banned from commentating at Raptors games for one year. The clip dominated social media for days.

What Did Drake Wear?

Drake in designer streetwear — specific outfit less documented than the on-air comments.

Who Was Drake With?

TSN commentators Matt Devlin and Jack Armstrong (on broadcast); associate Chubbs

Where Did Drake Sit?

Courtside at Scotiabank Arena, then in the TSN broadcast booth

Where Did Drake Eat?

No confirmed restaurant sighting was reported, but the Toronto food scene around Scotiabank Arena doesn't disappoint. Fan favorites include Richmond Station, Pai Northern Thai Kitchen, and The Loose Moose, all within easy reach of the venue and popular with visiting stars.

Where Did Drake Stay?

Specific accommodations weren't reported by media. Fans visiting Toronto for similar events often stay at The Drake Hotel, The Shangri-La Toronto, and Hotel X Toronto — popular choices that put you in the heart of the action.