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Obama Gets Hero's Welcome At NBA Finals In Toronto With Cheers, 'MVP' Chants

Former President Barack Obama was given a rapturous welcome in Toronto as he attended Game 2 of the NBA finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors.

Fans stood, cheered and chanted “MVP” as the former president was shown on the scoreboard during a break in the game action:

The Warriors won 109-104, tying the best-of-seven series at one game apiece.

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President Barack Obama stands with a view of the Golden Gate bridge before getting on Marine One in San Francisco, Thursday, April 4, 2013. Obama will be attending Democratic fundraisers while in California. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama stands with a view of the Golden Gate bridge before getting on Marine One in San Francisco, Thursday, April 4, 2013. Obama will be attending Democratic fundraisers while in California. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama looks at the Golden Gate bridge before getting on Marine One in San Francisco, Thursday, April 4, 2013. Obama will be attending Democratic fundraisers while in California. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama looks at the Golden Gate bridge before getting on Marine One in San Francisco, Thursday, April 4, 2013. Obama will be attending Democratic fundraisers while in California. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama looks at the Golden Gate bridge before getting on Marine One in San Francisco, Thursday, April 4, 2013. Obama will be attending Democratic fundraisers while in California. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama looks at the Golden Gate bridge before getting on Marine One in San Francisco, Thursday, April 4, 2013. Obama will be attending Democratic fundraisers while in California. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
The Golden Gate Bridge is pictured from a helicopter following US President Barack Obama in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
The Golden Gate Bridge is pictured from a helicopter following US President Barack Obama in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
US President Barack Obama boards Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
US President Barack Obama boards Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
US President Barack Obama boards Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
US President Barack Obama boards Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
US President Barack Obama smiles before boarding Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
US President Barack Obama smiles before boarding Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
US President Barack Obama boards Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events.
US President Barack Obama boards Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events.
US President Barack Obama boards Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
US President Barack Obama boards Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
US President Barack Obama smiles before boarding Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
US President Barack Obama smiles before boarding Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
US President Barack Obama smiles before boarding Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad
US President Barack Obama smiles before boarding Marine One helicopter from a field overlooking the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 2013. Obama is in California to attend two DCCC fund rising events. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad

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