These are the best (and worst) Raptors’ tattoos in Toronto

As Toronto hits peak Raptor fever, some fans are taking things to the next—and most permanent—level. Here, we roundup the best Raptors tattoos on the web,  because nothing says “Go Raps!” quite like having the home team inked on your flesh for all eternity.

Superfan and tattoo artist Kristian Tabungar will never forget the moment Kawhi Leonard scored that epic buzzer-beater to clinch the quarter-finals. (And if he does, he can just look at his arm):

 

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For the people that are asking , this is the reference image I used ✌️ *Thanking everyone for all the support and critiques, it has been a humbling experience. Forever learning ? . . . @anbu.ink @raptors @bleacherreport @nbaonespn @nba @thescore @houseofhighlights @sidelinesources @newbalancecanada @cp24breakingnews @complex

A post shared by Kristian (@kriistian) on May 15, 2019 at 7:04pm PDT

This lucky fan won a free tat contest and went with something old school:

 

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Our Raptors contest winner got inked today. Such a great lady and I was super happy with her choice of logo. #blackenginetattoo #raptors #raptorsnation #raptorstattoo @raptors #toronto #wethenorth #nba #stickertattoo #scarboroughtattooshop #thesix #thesix #the6ix #416 #colourtattoo #colortattoo #tattooartist #basketball #nbatattoo @590thefan @sportsnet

A post shared by Black Engine Tattoo Company (@black_engine_tattoo_co) on May 22, 2019 at 1:08pm PDT

This guy is an equal-opportunity Toronto sports fan:

 

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Blue Jays and Raptors tattoo #torontobluejays #bluejays #torontoraptors #raptorstattoo #bluejaystattoo #torontosports

A post shared by James O’Donnell (@james_artatorture) on Aug 30, 2018 at 7:05pm PDT

This guy went for a more realistic raptor:

 

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Raptor playing ball 7h session loving it! #raptor #raptors #raptorstattoo #tattoo #playing #ball #velociraptor #basketball #basketballtattoo #toronto #torontotattoo #tattooart #color #scally #elephant #skin #red #purple #3d #ferocious #tatuaje #tatouage #nba

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And this dude went all out:

 

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Progressin on Kyle’s back#raptorstattoo#raptors

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Here’s another freebie tat:

 

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IT’S GAME DAY!!!! Don’t forget to sign the petition to keep Kawhi in Toronto (link in bio). If he’s signs with the @raptors this off-season, everyone who signs it will get a $50 Gift Card. – Toronto Raptors piece ? ?? by @lord_lexan. – Created: @chronicink #FindYourWay #WorkProud #WearProud – #torontotattoo #torontotattoos #customtattoo #tattoo #tattoos #art #instaart #tattooideas #tattoosocial #design #inkstinctsubmission #tattoodo #inspiredinktattoo #tattoomobile #toronto #raptors #raptorstattoo #torontoraptors #nba #nbaplayoffs #kawhi #kawhileonard

A post shared by CHRONIC INK TATTOOS (@chronicink) on Jun 2, 2019 at 9:47am PDT

This guy clearly wants Kawhi to stay:

 

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#raptors #torontoraptors #raptorstattoo #sometimesitattoo #work

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This man appears to be a very proud Canadian:

 

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Almost done ontario monuments sleeve #ontario #cochraneontario #cntower #ottawaparliament #muskoka #ontariotattoos #bluejaystattoo #raptorstattoo #torontoraptors #northbaytattoos #northbayontario #ontarioflowers #aircanadacenter #silverbackink #silverbackstupidblack #hustlebutterdeluxe #fkironshalo2 #stencilstuff

A post shared by Matthew Child (@mattchild007) on Mar 11, 2018 at 7:09pm PDT

Here’s another ode to the mascot:

 

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Slick little #Raptors tattoo by Wes Repost from @wes.pratt using @RepostRegramApp – Go Raps! @raptors #Toronto #raptors #wethenorth #northside #raptorstattoo #6ix #newtribe #newtribetattoo #newtribetoronto #queenwest #wespratttattoo #queenwesttattoo

A post shared by New Tribe Tattoo & Piercing ™ (@newtribetattoo) on Apr 2, 2016 at 7:54am PDT

The fetal position is an interesting choice, but sure:

I got this tattoo today from r/torontoraptors

This Raptor is hanging out with a British lady:

 

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Never forget where you came from?! TAG A RAPTORS FAN ‼️Swipe ?????? • • ? @moderninktattoos ??‍? @miacustomink ? @morgan.branch • • #DrivenByQuality #ModernInk #ModernInkTattoos #RaptorsTattoo

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Here’s an impressive stick and poke:

 

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Raptors tattoo stick n poke by the amazingly talented @p0kehappy ?

A post shared by Kelly (@yvrkelly) on Jun 4, 2019 at 4:47pm PDT

Sorry, Drake, we said Raptors tattoos:

Drake appeared to cover up his Steph Curry and Kevin Durant tattoos for Game 1 of the #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/T3SLyAaNS0

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 31, 2019