On the morning of the 2nd, Gan Guoyang arrived in Toronto. He joined the team in the afternoon and participated in a shooting practice session on the morning of the 3rd to prepare for the game against the Raptors on the evening of the 3rd.
During the pre-game warm-up, Raptors' general manager Isiah Thomas came over to greet Gan Guoyang with a handshake and a hug.
These former on-court rivals now have a rather good off-court relationship, laughing and chatting, far from the tense encounters during games.
Gan Guoyang once nearly knocked Thomas out with an elbow on the court, causing a dent in Thomas's cheekbone. Later, due to issues revolving around Stockton and the 92 Olympics, their relationship soured significantly.
However, as Thomas, Bill Lambier, and others retired, and as they grew older, their relationship gradually began to soften.
