After a heated post-game exchange with the Cleveland Cavalier's reserve center Kendrick Perkins following Game 1, passionate Toronto Raptors fan and team ambassador Drake hasn't exactly endeared himself to Cavs fans.
Or just basketball fans in general — who simply couldn't resist poking fun at several shots of the Canadian's sullen expression as his beloved Raptors was demolished by the Ohio franchise.
One tweet compared Drake's expression to grade school dress down.
drake literally looks like the second grader in trouble for talking too much pic.twitter.com/dqclcOlJHf
— whitney medworth (@its_whitney) May 3, 2018
A few reached down the Rihanna jar with these gems.
Rihanna told the whole world she never wanted Drake and then hours later he had the best seat in the house to watch the dude who she does want drop 43. Prayers up for that young man.
— 🐿️✨America Is Musty✨🐿️ (@DragonflyJonez) May 4, 2018
Drake read that Rihanna article and NBA told him to be quiet. Lol. This better all be on the album pic.twitter.com/wm6GtEVIiV
— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO) May 3, 2018
“Crying kid” zoom-ins are aplenty in sports, and this tweet was quick to draw those comparisons.
Cameraman zoomed in on Drake like when they find the crying kid during March Madness lol pic.twitter.com/yrF53XJo7J
— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO) May 4, 2018
Or perhaps, Drake was harnessing the powers of the Time gem.
Article Continues BelowDrake has predicted the future. #BronsPlan pic.twitter.com/uVnxxAoTOZ
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) May 4, 2018
DJ Steph Floss filmed a video asking people to check up on the sad Canadian while also proposing “LeBronto” as the new city name.
"Somebody check up on @drake!" – @djstephfloss just wants to make sure his friend is okay up north in #LeBronto. 6️⃣ pic.twitter.com/mU9R9LREBx
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) May 4, 2018
Last but not the least is this one which references Drake's early days as a LeBron fan.
drake trying to remember where he stashed that lebron jersey pic.twitter.com/FefygXjo1C
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) May 4, 2018
The Cavaliers' victory was spearheaded yet again by an incredible game from LeBron James who had 43 points (19-of-28 from the field), eight boards, and 14 dimes, while also receiving plenty of help from the rest of the starters who combined for 64 points.
Game 3 shifts to the Quicken Loans Arena where the Cavaliers have only lost once in the playoffs. On the other hand, the Toronto Raptors went 1-2 on the road in the postseason despite having the third-best road record in the regular season.