Raptors 905 wearing special Degrassi-themed jerseys this weekend
Get ready for special uniforms, mascot appearances, and themed-giveaways, as Raptors 905 celebrates a legendary Canadian television series.
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The Toronto Raptors’ G League affiliate in Mississauga will be donning blue and gold Degrassi jerseys on Saturday beginning at 2 pm ET, with a theme game that is sure to get a lot of attention.
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See ya Saturday.
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— Raptors 905 (@Raptors905) February 21, 2019
Perhaps it’ll even get the attention of Drake, who starred in Degrassi: The Next Generation as a teenager.
Now with over 621 episodes across all series, Degrassi has developed into one of the most beloved homegrown television programs of all-time since its debut on the CBC in 1979.
🎶 Whatever it takes! Feb 23/ 2pm – Fresh jerseys, guest appearances, Degrassi-themed giveaways & more.Tickets » https://rpt.rs/2D7eho0
Posted by Raptors905 on Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Like the Toronto Raptors, Raptors 905 are enjoying a successful season. The Mississauga pro team has a 23-15 record, good for second place in the Eastern Conference. Their opponents on Saturday are the 21-14 Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s farm team, who are chasing Raptors 905 in the standings.