This is Nav Bhatia's story of moving with his wife from India to Toronto in 1984 in the midst of anti-Sikh riots. He struggled to find work as a mechanical engineer and worked as a car salesman. He bought the dealership two years later and is now the owner of one of the top-selling Hyundai car dealerships in Canada. He became interested in the Toronto Raptors basketball team, a game which isn't well-known in India, when they formed and became famous as their Superfan. But for the restrictions during COVID, he has attended every Toronto Raptors home game. As he has become successful, he wanted to give back to his Indian heritage and also help children attend basketball games they wouldn't be able to financially.

It was an interesting story told in a conversational manner. He sounds like a nice fella. There was only one picture in the book and it would have been nice had there been more.

One shot can change everything.

Toronto Raptor Fans know of the man, the myth, the legend...The Superfan, Nav Bhatia. Heart of the Superfan gives readers an inside look into Nav's journey to Canada, the obstacles he had to endure and the relationships he has nurtured over time. The book seamlessly weaves through Nav's life alternating stories between his family and his unwavering support of his beloved Toronto Raptors. Nav's stories of his intial hardships after immigrating to Canada mirror those of my own family's stories and were easy to relate to. Like many who have been in his position, his journey required him to demonstrate grit, resilience and a strong desire to succeed.

Raptor and basketball fans are also treated to an inside look into his friendships and encounters with some of the NBA's top stars with chapters dedicated to Vince Carter, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant.

What I found truly inspiring was learning about how much Nav has given back to the community both here in Canada and around the world. His drive to unite communities and people through sport was a highlight for me!