SPORTS: Drake Named Global Ambassador of Toronto Raptors + NBA All-Star Toronto 2016

It was floating in the air this morning, but now it's a done deal...as National Post reported Drizzy #Drake is now the Toronto Raptors sport club new 'global ambassador' and the home town rap star will have say in the team's re-branding! This sounds similar to the major make-over by another NBA franchise when Jay-Z played a large hand in the revamping and a complete move of the now Brooklyn Nets as they are still transitioning, and fine tuning with new additions to their roster Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.

Read more on this Raptors 'mash-up' and watch the video...

The CEO and president of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Tim Leiweke says he and his team are planning a major facelift, that will include a new look and new colours; and says Drake will be heavily involved this the transforming and re-branding efforts, which will proceed over the next two seasons.

But that's not all...also announced today Toronto will play host to the NBA All-Star weekend 2016 (brap brap!!). The 2014 NBA All-Star will be held in New Orleans, and New York will host the 2015.

Speaking at a press conference this morning along aside Toronto's mayor Rob Ford and Toronto Raptors GM Masai Urji, Drake says he wants "to do everything in my power increase the brand and just grow the franchise...I really just want excitement for this team. I want us to be one of the biggest teams in the league."

Drake - you large son! Big tings fo real! Congrats

Toronto Raptors GM Masai Uriji (left to right), Raptors global ambassador Drake and Maple Leaf  - Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press

Drake - 'Started From The Bottom' Raptor Highlights

Toronto Raptors global ambassador Drake speaks at a news conference in Toronto on Sept. 30.