NBA asks Drake to put a sock in it after verbal clash with Cavs’ Perkins

The NBA reached out to the Raptors in a bid to stop a recurrence of the verbal altercation between Drake and Cavaliers veteran Kendrick Perkins. The Toronto rapper, the Raptors’ world ambassador, jawed with the inactive ahead at halftime and after the ultimate whistle in Cleveland’s 113-112 time beyond regulation win Tuesday on the Air Canada Centre. Safety and different Cleveland gamers stored the 2 aside. The NBA confirmed that the league had spoken to the Raptors, who have been going to comply with up with Drake. Drake and Kendrick Perkins exchanged extra phrases postgame pic.twitter.com/Z0rdXDe1uL —@mcten The NBA does have a “Fan Code of Conduct” which talks of “creating a secure, snug, and gratifying sports activities and leisure expertise.” Raptors coach Dwane Casey, who usually stands subsequent to Drake’s courtside area of interest, mentioned he had no issues with the franchise’s most well-known fan. “I really like Drake. Consider me no matter he mentioned to Perk, I’ve heard a lot worse in different arenas to me,” Casey mentioned Wednesday. http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/raptors-casey-drake-courtside-nba-warning-1.4647653?cmp=rss