MLSE held their Players’ Gala on Thursday night, with members of the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leads, and Toronto FC on hand.
The highlight, as far as what made its way onto social media, was Raptors rookies Norman Powell and Delon Wright being forced to sing Billie Jean as an initiation into the organization. Now, Powell strikes me as the type to sing, less so for Wright. They were, uhhh, let’s just say your boy wouldn’t have been out of place up there.
Here’s another angle, courtesy of sophomore Bruno Caboclo.
Ok Fam showed a bit of talent. @delonwright @normanpowell4 #TheySing #ButTheyAreNotARapper A video posted by Bruno Caboclo (@brunofive) on
Here are a few assorted pictures from the evening.
.@Klow7 & @DeMar_DeRozan arrive at the #PlayersGala … #NBAVote pic.twitter.com/P9sEItrwDP
— Kat Stefankiewicz (@MatterofKAT) December 11, 2015
Look who’s arrived! @JValanciunas and @AnthonyBennett from your @Raptors #PlayersGala pic.twitter.com/B88VjJAI3c — MLSE Foundation (@MLSEFoundation) December 10, 2015
At MLSE Gala with James Johnson @Raptors pic.twitter.com/Rke05dXHAT
— Anna Petrole (@annapetrole) December 11, 2015
Great time tonight at @MLSEFoundation Players’ Gala in support of MLSE LaunchPad #changethegame @Raptors pic.twitter.com/ZcoQpQkjR7 — Kyle Lowry (@Klow7) December 11, 2015
Yo, that James Johnson sweater, though. Gotta get me one of those for the Raptors Republic True Playas’ Gala.
