If branding guru and new New York Knicks marketeer Steve Stoute is the Drake of the New York Knicks, does that make Drake the Steve Stoute of the Toronto Raptors?

Regardless, the rapper and actor went on air with TSN on Friday night in the Raptors' matchup with the Phoenix Suns. Funny enough, Drake teased veteran guard Fred VanVleet's vacation tan following the All-Star break (via Bleacher Report).

The Canadian-born entertainer joked at VanVleet's expense while providing commentary in a live interview with TSN. Drake called attention to VanVleet (who was on the bench at the time) coming back from break looking tan, making the broadcasters laugh on air.

Drake may not be laughing for long, though, as Fred VanVleet is set to become a free agent this summer and could choose a destination outside of his champion Raptors.

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