For the first time, the NBA champions are from Canada -- the home country of the man who invented the sport
For the first time, the NBA champions are from Canada. And, to the surprise of many, the man who invented the sport is from there too.
The Toronto Raptors won Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors to become NBA champions, and all across Canada fans are celebrating the historic victory. About a four-hour drive from the Raptor's home city, the small town of Almonte, Ontario, gathered to watch the game live, as they had for two other games in the series. They were especially proud, they said, because they have a special connection to basketball.James Naismith, the man who invented the game in 1891, was born there.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Canadians are embracing basketballCanadians could enjoy the sweet taste of victory in basketball for the first time
Consulte Mais informação »
Toronto Raptors dethrone the Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA titleBreaking: The Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 114-110 to win the franchise's first NBA championship.
Consulte Mais informação »
Raptors beat Warriors to win their first NBA titleToronto Raptors beat Golden State Warriors to become the first Canadian team to win an NBA title
Consulte Mais informação »
The Toronto Raptors win their first NBA championshipThe Toronto Raptors win their first NBA championship, with a 114-110 victory over defending champion Golden State in Game 6 of the Finals
Consulte Mais informação »