Young Torontonians say watching the Raptors has become 'overwhelming'

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Though the country is buzzing with excitement over the Toronto Raptors' spot in the NBA Finals, watching the game isn't as easy as turning on the television for some young Torontonians.

Some said access to live sports has gotten trickier in recent years as the number of millennials who subscribe to cable -- or even own TVs -- plummets. Instead of watching the Raptors play the Golden State Warriors from the comfort of their homes, fans are flocking to bars and restaurants, or to the "Jurassic Park" fanzone outside of Scotiabank Arena.

In response to increasing attention, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, owner of the Raptors, approved outdoor viewing spaces for NBA Finals games in cities across the country. West of Toronto, Peel police said about 20,000 people gathered at Celebration Square in Mississauga, Ont., to watch the game, which saw the Raptors defeat the Warriors 118-109.Punj said while he loves the excitement of Raptors fans, being in a packed audience to watch the game outdoors isn't for him.

"For me and my friends, the Raptors in the finals means you're going to be spending more and more money," Punj said.

 

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Whats really overwhelming is watching the Raptors give Drake a $750,000 diamond encrusted jacket while these idiots shell out ridiculous prices for Raptors tickets....😂

I’m so tired about hear about the raptors

Well it's a lot better than robbing people and killing each other like I read in the news everyday.

Is Miss Cole supporting G state what with the yellow

Overwhelming? Kids today smh

Can’t just turn on the tv like we use to eh? Overwhelming my ass.

Overwhelming? Lol , kids today

The mans went full snitch mode wow

“this just in, people literally can’t even”

These are the people employers will be hiring to fill the jobs boomers are retiring from soon. These kids that are 'overwhelmed' by something as simple as figuring out how to watch a game. Problem solving skills and resilience on full display 🤦🏻‍♂️

One word: Stressful

If this is what overwhelms these young people, we as a species are doomed.

Use an antenna. ABC is easily accessible by antenna. The means are there, this is just first world whining and complaining.

Wh

How did the editor publish this nonsense? “Overwhelmed” if finding a TV to watch a sporting event on is “overwhelming”, the human race is doomed and we should give the fuck up now.

Typical millennial. Cry Baby Cry.

Bro this story is so dumb. I'll let you guys in on a secret if you don't have cable. Google search NBA streams Reddit. That 25 year old they interviewed is the fakest millenial ever

Who cares ?

lol 😂 overwhelming 😂

This is hilarious “overwhelming” to find somewhere to watch the game is a wild thing to say johndaniels155 TyJeffery

Its on the radio for free.

Albert Campbell Square, outside of Scarborough Town Center is showing game tonight. And food court with washroom are open. Was there yesterday and saw the sign..

I’d watch too if it wasn’t for that meddling Drake!!

The superfan of the Raptors in a dental office🏀🙌🏻🙌🏻🏆 let’s go raptors let’s win game2😍

The finals are also being broadcast over the air by ABC in the US - I don’t have cable but have been able to pick up the US broadcast using an antenna

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