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Devin Booker Sidelines the Toronto Raptors' Mascot

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Devin Booker singled out the only fan in the Toronto Raptors’ arena and sent that person to the sideline. That fan was the Toronto Raptor.

The former Wildcat went to the free throw line in the final seconds of the Suns’ game in Toronto. Needing a pair of makes to put the game out of reach and close out the Raptors, the former Wildcat got fed up with the mascot after he sunk his first attempt from the charity. Once Booker shared his grievance, officials moved the Raptor from behind the goal to the corner of the arena.

What makes this even more unusual: the Raptor was the only fan at Scotiabank Arena. Canadian COVID-19 protocols have let the NBA team back in Toronto, but they cannot play in front of fans.

As the mascot was moved, the TSN broadcaster could not believe it. “That ain’t right. Come on!. You played at Kentucky in the SEC. They’re not going crazy when you play Louisville, Alabama?”

“I was just trying to get him out the way. It worked,” Booker said after the game. “We cool now.”

Booker sunk the second shot, enough to help the Suns secure a 99-95 win over the Raptors and improve their NBA-best record to 31-9. The former Wildcat had 16 points, five rebounds and three assists in the win.

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2025-08-02