You set the standard of how to be a true professional. Your commitment to your team and your dedication to your craft has left a lasting impression on us and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your loyalty. Thank you for putting this entire city on your back. Thank you for sticking around when no one else wanted to stay. For being our hero when no when else wanted to wear the cape.

The Toronto Raptors Fan in me is sad to see you go. But the Demar DeRozan Fan in me remains optimistic for what lies ahead. As you take this next step in your career and play for one of the greatest coaches of all time, I have faith that he will empower and elevate your game to another level.

This may be the last photo I ever capture of you wearing a Toronto Raptors jersey. But no matter what jersey you’re wearing in any photo taken going forward, one fact will always remain.

You Are Toronto. #GreatestRaptorOfAllTime