Drake Back Courtside for Raptors Home Opener in Bedazzled Cowboy Boots

Drake was courtside for the Toronto Raptors' home opener, the first home game of the basketball season, on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls 135-92 at Scotiabank Arena, according to Billboard.

The rapper wore all black and a pair of red cowboy boots, which Billboard reported were bedazzled. Another outlet, HotNewHipHop, described the boots' decoration as a cross design, covered in sparkling stones.

He took his usual seat courtside, the row of seats right beside the playing floor, next to Chubbs. Drake is an official Raptors ambassador, a title that means he represents the team in its public events and promotions.

The crowd did not need the score to know the night had a headline. Sports fans usually pay the most attention to the court, but a famous face in the front row can pull the cameras away from the play. On this night, the cameras found the boots.

For anyone new to the story, a few details help. A home opener is the first game a team plays in its own arena each season, and it often comes with a pre-game show and a full house. Courtside seats sit right at the edge of the court, and they are among the most expensive tickets in the building. Team ambassadors are usually well-known figures who appear at games, community events and sponsor activities on behalf of the club.

The Raptors' 135-92 win was the headline of the evening for the team. Drake's appearance and his footwear made the wider news. Both stories came from the same night, in the same arena.