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NBA calls Toronto Raptors about Drake’s courtside antics

WATCH ABOVE: NBA commissioner Adam Silver said on Thursday, when asked about Drake's courtside antics, that touching a coach during the game is a "bright line" no fan should cross. (Courtesy: NBA TV) – May 30, 2019

The NBA wants to tone down Drake‘s on-court antics.

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The Canadian Press has learned the league made a call to the Raptors to discuss the Toronto rapper’s behaviour on the sidelines.

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Drake has made headlines throughout the playoffs for his behaviour courtside at Scotiabank Arena, where he has seats close to the Raptors bench.

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While most of his antics are limited to standing up and shouting at opposing players – which are allowed by the NBA’s fan conduct policy, so long as extreme language is not used – he has also drawn the ire of at least one opposing coach for walking onto the court during timeouts and rubbing Toronto head coach Nick Nurse’s shoulders – which are in violation of said policy.

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It’s not the first time the Raptors have been asked to rein in their global ambassador.

The NBA made a similar request during last season’s conference semifinals when Drake got into a heated confrontation with then-Cleveland Cavaliers player Kendrick Perkins.

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The two fired profanity-laden volleys at each other and security had to step in and de-escalate the situation.

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Drake’s behaviour was called out by Milwaukee coach Mike Budenholzer after Game 4 of Toronto’s Eastern Conference final win over the Bucks.

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Budenholzer suggested that the league should look into the rapper’s antics.

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