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Toronto shop offers up free ink for Raptors fans ahead of NBA Finals

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WATCH ABOVE: The Toronto Raptors have been red hot and that has fans looking for ways to show their appreciation. Shallima Maharaj reports – May 29, 2019

A Toronto tattoo shop has made an offer of free ink to Raptors fans ahead of the teams first-ever NBA Finals appearance.

Freedom Ink Tattoos, located in Little Italy, decided to get in on the celebration, following the team’s big win against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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The game six victory left fans rapturous throughout the province and across the country.

Fans interested in making a fierce, albeit permanent statement, have a variety of options to choose from.

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“They’re mostly black lines and some of them are filled in,” said Zaid Al-Bayati, head tattoo artist and shop owner.

“Some of them are writing and some of them represent the logos of the Raptors.”

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The lineup outside was lengthy Wednesday afternoon. Al-Bayati said comparable art at the shop would typically cost between $80 and $120.

He said he’s been a tattoo artist for the past seven years and his shop has been open for about a year and a half. No NBA players have come through his doors just yet, however.

Mallory Pringle was slightly nervous walking in, but with good reason. The Raptors logo she selected was her first tattoo.

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“I think it’s going to hurt, but I’m hoping that I won’t cry. Nobody would come down and hold my hand,” she said.

Pringle said she grew up with a deep love for the team.

“They came around when I was nine, so it was kind of right at that time.”

The offer ends June 1.

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