Twitter Reaction: Raptors fans say goodbye, good luck to Serge Ibaka

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetNovember 22, 2020 - 1:33am

Michael Grange joins Sportsnet Central to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers signing Serge Ibaka, what impact it has for the Toronto Raptors and what their next moves could be.

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 will forever be a day of mixed emotions for fans of the Toronto Raptors.

In the early afternoon, it was a day of celebration when news broke that Fred VanVleet was returning on a new four-year contract. But that was followed less than 12 hours later by the disappointing reports that Serge Ibaka would be joining Kawhi Leonard in L.A. on the Clippers.

Ibaka became a fan favourite in Toronto over his 3.5 seasons on the Raptors and was an important piece during the team’s 2019 championship run. For that reason, fans on social media weren’t sad the ride with Ibaka was over… they were just glad it happened.

Toronto thanks you Serge. Good luck. #Raptors

— Will Sealy (@15secondspot) November 22, 2020

Ibaka is really gone, im gonna miss mafuzzy chef

— black women stan (@gualbeyonce) November 22, 2020

Retiring jerseys in order:

1. Kyle Lowry
2. Serge Ibaka?#WeTheNorth #Raptors

— J.R. (@JRManatad_) November 22, 2020

I’m gonna pretend to not be sad about Serge leaving. But I am

— mariss-mas (@mimidangerr) November 22, 2020

Serge was the only player on the Raptors (not named Kawhi) that wasn’t afraid to take a shot in THAT game 7 with the Sixers.

— David Mai (@dmai21) November 22, 2020

2020 Playoffs:

Serge Ibaka: 14.8 PTS, 7.7 REBS, 57% FG, 51% From 3

Montrezl Harrell: 10.5 PTS, 2.9 REBS, 57% FG. Awful defense

— Wilson Sy (@WilsonSy93) November 22, 2020

Serge Ibaka is the most Toronto someone who is not from Toronto has ever been.

— sans avec classe (@v_m_phil) November 22, 2020

Clippers better have no excuses next season. Adding Ibaka to their squad just saved their off season. It’s championship or bust for them.

— YOU6IF (@DYousif6) November 22, 2020

everything about serge screamed toronto from the second he became a part of our team ugh i'm UPSET

— rimsha (@rimsha988) November 22, 2020

I am actually bummed about Serge …. I wish him well…. but wanted him on my team…that is all….

— Lisa Ann Murphy #KimBitLisa (@Lamchop99) November 22, 2020

ibaka is a raptor legend

— (@dotarachii) November 22, 2020

Serge going to Clippers is like your best friend ending your friendship to go date your ex

— Marina Ho (@Marinaho) November 22, 2020

game 7 philly ibaka alone needs his jersey retired

— aa (@basedadxm) November 22, 2020

Lost Ibaka to Kawhi and the Clippers. Back with the “Fun Guy” but man it sucks for Toronto

— Iggy (@IggyHenny15) November 22, 2020

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