Fans eager to secure Toronto Raptors gear to commemorate historic win

Jun 14, 2019 | 10:12 AM

TORONTO — Fans basking in the glory of the Toronto Raptors’ historic NBA championship win are lining up to get their hands on team merchandise.

People waited to get into several stores peddling Raptors gear hours after the sole Canadian team in the NBA beat the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Thursday night. 

Several fans say buying merchandise now that the Raptors are champions is part of celebrating the team’s win.

A victory parade is reportedly planned for Monday in Toronto, although details have not been confirmed.