Drake, who serves as a global ambassador for the Raptors, said during the TV broadcast of Saturday’s game against the Sacramento Kings that he would pull down DeRozan’s banner himself if Toronto ever retired his jersey.

Saturday night, the Toronto Raptors retired their first player jersey ever — Vince Carter’s No. 15. He had to be first. Who is next? Kyle Lowry's jersey belongs in the rafters, no doubt. What about DeMar DeRozan?