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The Many Faces of Drake at NBA games

Drake has become a fixture of NBA games in recent years. In addition to serving as the Raptors’ team ambassador, Drake often pops up courtside at games in Miami, Los Angeles and New York. But there’s one common theme that ties all of Drake’s NBA appearances together: his over-the-top emotional reactions. In honor of this trend, SI.com rounded up the many faces of Drake at NBA games.

The Many Faces of Drake at NBA games

March 14, 2016

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Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

March 12, 2016

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Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

March 8, 2016

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Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

March 4, 2016

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Toronto Raptors vs. Portland Trail Blazers at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

Feb. 13, 2016

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NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

Jan. 25, 2016

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Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.

Nov. 25, 2015

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Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

Nov. 20, 2015

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors at Staples Center in Los Angeles

Nov. 9, 2015

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Sacramento Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento

Nov. 7, 2015

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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets at Staples Center in Los Angeles

March 31, 2015

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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors at Staples Center in Los Angeles

March 31, 2015

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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors at Staples Center in Los Angeles

March 31, 2015

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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors at Staples Center in Los Angeles

Feb. 11, 2015

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Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

Dec. 21, 2014

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Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

Dec. 17, 2014

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Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

Nov. 30, 2014

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors at Staples Center in Los Angeles

Nov. 30, 2014

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors at Staples Center in Los Angeles

Nov. 9, 2014

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Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

Nov. 7, 2014

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Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

Oct. 29, 2014

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Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

May 4, 2014

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Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

May 2, 2014

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Barclays Center in Brooklyn

April 30, 2014

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Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

April 30, 2014

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Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

April 22, 2014

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Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

Feb. 16, 2014

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NBA All-Star Game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans

Feb. 15, 2014

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NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans

Jan. 11, 2014

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Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

Jan. 11, 2014

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Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

June 20, 2013

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Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami

June 20, 2013

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Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami

June 20, 2013

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Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami

April 14, 2013

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New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in New York City

Feb. 16, 2013

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NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest at the Toyota Center in Houston

Feb. 26, 2012

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NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center in Orlando

May 24, 2011

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Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami

May 24, 2011

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Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami

May 22, 2011

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Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami

Feb. 14, 2010

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NBA All-Star Game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas

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