Raptors fans embrace #WeTheOther after poll mishap
Fans of the Toronto Raptors are no stranger of being forgotten by NBA fans south of the border, so a slight by CBS Sports has fans of the Canadian club uniting over their underdog status.
A recent poll published by the media outlet asked who NBA fans believe will win the NBA title, with the four options being the Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers and "Other."
Cool poll, @CBSSports. (via @WheelerTSN) pic.twitter.com/dxwGdtQ6EO
— J.E. Skeets (@jeskeets) May 17, 2016
In response, Raptors fans took over Twitter using the #WeTheOther hashtag, and the team's official Twitter account changed its bio.
CBS Sports claimed that the poll was posted before the conclusion of the Raptors-Heat series which ended Sunday. They would later correct the poll, replacing other with Raptors.
We posted it before Game 7! Raptors/Heat wouldn’t fit! We love you, Canada! https://t.co/FStrHVn0pU
— CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA) May 17, 2016
Game 1 between the Raptors and Cavaliers tips off Tuesday.