We're not 'Kawhi-ing,' you're 'Kawhi-ing'
A great Canadian sporting moment calls for great Canadian sports memes
Four bounces and then an explosion of epic proportion.
The fadeaway jumper made by Kawhi Leonard in Sunday's Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers secured the Toronto Raptors a spot in the Eastern Conference final for just the second time in franchise history.
But you already knew that didn't you?
Of course you did, because you probably watched it live?
No?
Well, then a replay highlight?
Nope?
Ohhhhh, then you probably saw a meme of the epic Canadian Heritage moment?
Ding, ding, ding! That's right!
Canadian Heritage Moment: Kawhi <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Game7?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Game7</a> Winner <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheNorth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeStay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HeStay</a> <a href="https://t.co/U1vayVMf9m">pic.twitter.com/U1vayVMf9m</a>
—@AhhlekzBut maybe someone should tell Leonard what a Canadian Heritage moment actually is?
“People are calling it a Canadian heritage moment.”<br>Kawhi: “That’s the first time I’ve heard that."
—@ekoreenPsst, Kawhi, it's this:
WATCH | Leonard's bouncing buzzer-beater sends Raptors to East final:
The moment was great, but have you seen it with Korean commentary?
Here's the Korean call of Kawhi Leonard's game-winning shot. People, I have chills. (call from SpoTV) <a href="https://t.co/lwKvqB24go">pic.twitter.com/lwKvqB24go</a>
—@sung_minkimOr how about a slow-mo version?
Time for some Twitter love for my vid. Go <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Raptors</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/sergeibaka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sergeibaka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Klow7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Klow7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcGasol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarcGasol</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DGreen_14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DGreen_14</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/pskills43?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pskills43</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FredVanVleet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FredVanVleet</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TSN_Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sportsnet</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBAonTNT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPNNBA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BleacherReport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kawhi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kawhi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt__Devlin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Matt__Devlin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KateBeirness?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KateBeirness</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LeoRautins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LeoRautins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NBACanada?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBACanada</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/theScore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theScore</a> <a href="https://t.co/5H6709T6x5">pic.twitter.com/5H6709T6x5</a>
—@hall_julianYeah? But have you tried playing Kanye West's song Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1 to it?
Everything's better with music, after all.
FATHER STRETCH MY HANDS x KAWHI GAME WINNER <a href="https://t.co/P8Vp4tcwNU">pic.twitter.com/P8Vp4tcwNU</a>
—@defjamOk, but what about side by side with the 2001 Vince Carter fadeaway jumper that had a much different outcome?
I couldn't get over the similarities between Kawhi's and Vince's shots. So I played them side-by-side.<br><br>Unreal. What a moment. <a href="https://t.co/zAHNqJOWyl">pic.twitter.com/zAHNqJOWyl</a>
—@eighteenyardsAnd what could be more fun than watching the opposing team's devastation, side by side with the winners' jubilation?
The celebration and agony from Kawhi’s shot <a href="https://t.co/VrLEhjb5BX">pic.twitter.com/VrLEhjb5BX</a>
—@joeDmartiHow about next to the little karateka named Phoenix from Orlando whose viral video shows us all what perseverance looks like:
Brings a tear to the eye, doesn't it?
So what does Leonard make of all this meme-ing?
Kawhi Leonard right now. <a href="https://t.co/P4XxkHa4X2">pic.twitter.com/P4XxkHa4X2</a>
—@NBAMemes