Toronto Raptors will face Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals after coming back from 2-0 behind in the series with Milwaukee Bucks to get four consecutive wins. Toronto’s players shared their thoughts following the tilt while Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton also addressed the media after the loss.
Words from Eastern Conference champions
For the first time in their history, Toronto Raptors will play in the NBA Finals and although they are massive underdogs against reigning champions Golden State Warriors, the Raptors can be proud of themselves. Here is what the players had to say after the game.
Hear from the Eastern Conference Champs
📺 | https://t.co/U1A3E2qYCk pic.twitter.com/YnFfplg6m1
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) May 26, 2019
Giannis and Middleton speak to the media
Milwaukee Bucks were big favorites to reach the NBA Finals after defeating Toronto Raptors in the opening two games of the Eastern Conference series but the Raptors bounced back and won the next four games. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton did everything they could to force Game 7 but the Bucks weren’t good enough in the fourth quarter.
"We've got to get better as a team, and we've got to get better individually. I think it's just the start of a long journey."#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/mfAms7RPaV
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 26, 2019
Giannis thanks the fans
Although Milwaukee Bucks’ season ended with a loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final, their fans still continued with the “MVP” chant to Giannis Antetokounmpo, who thanked them for support. Another class act from Greek Freak.
🙌@Giannis_An34 thanks fans for their support after the team returned home from Toronto!! pic.twitter.com/k8NCPp26j9
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 26, 2019
Kawhi’s not interested in being the best player
Kawhi Leonard led his Toronto Raptors to the NBA Finals with an excellent Game 6 performance of 27 points, 17 rebounds, and seven assists, and he stated after the win over Milwaukee that he is happier to be a part of the best team than to be an MVP.
"I don't care about being the best player. I want to be the best team.”
– Kawhi Leonard
pic.twitter.com/jg23zcXdIo— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) May 26, 2019
King in the North
After his heroics in the Eastern Conference semis and final against Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks, Kawhi Leonard deserves to be called the King in the North. Check out this Game of Thrones inspired video.
Kawhi Leonard: King in the North ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/SLVbSJpesN
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 26, 2019
