Raptors fans salute DeRozan in return to Toronto (VIDEOS)

Making his return to Toronto, Raptors fans showed DeMar DeRozan the love.

It began before the game, as fans saluted the Raptors legend during the San Antonio Spurs’ pre-game intros.

DeMar DeRozan gets a lengthy standing ovation from the Raptors faithful as he's introduced to the crowd. 👏 pic.twitter.com/a2laNuP3KD

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 23, 2019

DeRozan wasted no time making an impact in the game, scoring his first basket while being fouled on his way to the hoop two minutes in.

DeMar DeRozan AND-1 for his first bucket back in Toronto!#GoSpursGo 10#WeTheNorth 12

📺: @ESPNNBA pic.twitter.com/OMfrdkN54g

— NBA (@NBA) February 23, 2019

Then, during the first television time out, Raptors fans rose to their feet for a lengthy standing ovation as a tribute video played on the big screen.

The @Raptors say.. "Thank you, @DeMar_DeRozan!" pic.twitter.com/w8CArJ2Gq1

— NBA (@NBA) February 23, 2019

The ovation lasted about two minutes, only stopping once play resumed again.

Standing O from coast to coast pic.twitter.com/5GN505Feyu

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 23, 2019

This is DeRozan’s first game in Toronto since last summer’s blockbuster trade that involved Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green.