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A crowd estimated at more than one million people gathered across downtown Toronto on Monday for a parade to celebrate the Toronto Raptors winning their first NBA title.
The Raptors beat defending champion Golden State 114-110 Thursday in California to capture the best-of-seven NBA Finals four games to two, setting the scene for the screaming and cheering celebration.
Canada, a country of 37 million, had 20 million people watching the telecast of game six.
The parade slowed through the concrete canyons, well behind schedule, as fans enjoyed their moment with players, chants of "Let's Go Raptors" popping up along the route, players at times spraying supporters with champagne.
Inflatable Raptors balloons and giant signs were waved above the massive crowd.
It was the first title of Lin's nine-year career, the first U.S. player of Chinese or Taiwanese heritage to play in the NBA. Lin wore a purple Raptors jersey with a team logo and Chinese characters.
Raptors swingman Norman Powell was at a loss for words.
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