Where does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Raptors fandom come from?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays in the NBA for the Thunder. Yardbarker reported the Raptors connection, with the line "Growing up, I loved going to Raptors games." It is a reported tie, not something confirmed in his own words.
The tie lines up with his background. Gilgeous-Alexander was born on July 12, 1998, in Toronto, Ontario, the city the Raptors play in. He later attended high school in Hamilton, Ontario, at St. Thomas More and Sir Allan MacNab, before finishing at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His career teams listed are the Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Questions people ask
Which athletes are Raptors fans?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder is reported by Yardbarker to be a Raptors fan.
Which athletes grew up Raptors fans?
Yardbarker reported Gilgeous-Alexander as saying "Growing up, I loved going to Raptors games," and he was born in Toronto.
Was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander born in Toronto?
Yes, he was born on July 12, 1998, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.