Why did Nav Bhatia miss the Raptors’ first home game? Hall of Famer Superfan recommends isolation
The Raptors’ home game against the Knicks on Friday (ET) is historic.
This was the team’s first home game that Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia did not attend.
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Why did Nav Bhatia miss the first home game against the Raptors?
A guaranteed attendee at every Raptors home game since the franchise’s debut in 1995, Bhatia was forced to miss Friday’s game after he was advised to isolate because of the situation. everyone’s safety.
This past Sunday (December 5) in Toronto., Superfan attended the Giants Of Africa Gala, an event where several attendees tested positive for COVID-19 including the Vice President. Raptors President and Chairman Masai Ujiri.
Luckily, Bhatia shared that he hasn’t experienced any symptoms so far (at the time of his social media post). the end of friday).
In the post, as part of his two requests to Raptors fans in the arena, he said “take good care of my friend Kal Penn. I want you all to show him why. that’s why this is the best fan base in the league and giving him so much love tonight.”
Kal Penn, an American actor born to Indian immigrant parents, is set to produce and star in a biopic on Bhatia.
So I insist to. @kalpenn My sitting enjoy the game. He sent me this picture saying “I could be a Superfan but no one will be a Superfan but you and this A12 chair will always be yours” I was emotional – I think we picked the right person. God bless you Kal pic.twitter.com/M9lYwDawjY
– Nav Bhatia Superfan (@superfan_nav) December 11, 2021
History of super fandom Nav Bhatia’s Raptors
Last year, Bhatia’s super fandom for the Raptors earned him recognition from the Basketball Memorial.
Not only did he receive a custom ring from the Hall of Fame but to mark his initiation and honor him several important aspects related to his presence at the arena such as the turban, his super fan jersey and seat are both on display.
When I was a kid, I promised my mother that I would never take off my turban. Today it is in the Hall of Fame. Embrace what makes you different. That is your super power. This is the crown I wear every day. Thanks Mom. pic.twitter.com/s6cCjxbdhR
– Nav Bhatia Superfan (@superfan_nav) May 19, 2021
His loyalty and passion for the franchise has earned him the label ‘Superfan’. It saw him not only receive the honor of being first in the team’s championship parade in Toronto but also the championship ring following the franchise’s NBA title in 2019.
