Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic expressed his dissatisfaction with the officiating after the Los Angeles Lakers secured 23 free throws in the fourth quarter during their narrow 132-131 victory on Tuesday night.
In a passionate postgame rant, Rajakovic criticized the disparity in free throw opportunities, particularly highlighting the limited calls for star player Scottie Barnes, whom he considers an All-Star-caliber talent. In a not-so-surprising turn of events, rapper and Raptors fan Drake came to Rajakovic’s defense. Posting the coach’s rant on his Instagram stories, Drake conveyed his support with the message: “Toronto has a real one as their coach; this guy is a GUYZER.” This isn’t the first instance of Drake expressing admiration for Rajakovic, as he previously delivered a motivational speech in the locker room earlier in the season during a victory over the Suns.
