[BREAKING NEWS] Raptors fired HC Nick Nurse to clear the way for Ime Udoka candidacy | FIRST TAKE

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[BREAKING NEWS] Raptors fired HC Nick Nurse to clear the way for Ime Udoka candidacy | FIRST TAKE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the longest time that the Raptors have been together?

Toronto Raptors is an NBA basketball franchise. In 1995, the NBA added the Raptors to its expansion roster along with the Vancouver Grizzlies. The Grizzlies relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, in 2001-02, making the Raptors the only Canadian-based team in the NBA.

Toronto Raptors: The Raptors play their home games in Scotiabank Arena. The city's NHL team also uses the arena, the Maple Leafs. Since their inception, the Raptors have been in the NBA playoffs 13 different times. They lost 6 games to Philadelphia 76ers in round one of the playoffs in 2021.

1999-2000 saw the Raptors make their first playoff appearance. In the first round, the Raptors were swept by New York Knicks division rivals.

There weren't many fans, and the team wasn’t exciting. There was little to watch or root for and no reason anyone would care. After years of mediocrity, they decided to change the image of the team and tried to make themselves more appealing to the public.

In 2001, the team hired a professional advertising agency to help develop a marketing strategy that would make them famous in national markets. Using creative thinking, they devised a slogan, "Hear us roar."

At the time, the team was struggling financially, so they used the slogan to promote the fact that the games were sold out. All they had to do was create a catchy phrase with a great logo. This is where the agency's creative genius shines. They combined the phrase "hear them roar" with another well-known saying, "never let go." This became Toronto Raptors’ official motto.

When were the Raptors able to beat the Chicago Bulls.

The Raptors defeated Chicago Bulls in the final round of the 1996 NBA Championship. The final score was 109 to 108. Michael Jordan attempted to win the Bulls' game with a last-second shot, but it failed because it occurred after the final buzzer had sounded.

Which five Raptors have been the most prolific per-game scorers over the past 50 years?

Kawhi Leonard has the highest scoring player on the team with 26.6 points per contest. Vince Carter is next with 23.4 points per minute, Mike James with 20.3, Chris Bosh at 20.2, Chris Bosh and DeMar DeRozan are following with 20.3 points each game.

Did Vancouver have an NBA team?

Vancouver does NOT have a NBA team. The Vancouver Grizzlies existed in the city from 1995 to 2001. However, the team moved to Memphis Tennessee in 2001. Vancouver basketball fans support the Toronto Raptors, as they are the nearest NBA team to their area. There are also other professional basketball teams that play in and around Vancouver, including the BC Tigers of Canada's Elite Basketball League and Vancouver Volcanoes International Basketball League. There are many amateur and semi-professional basketball teams that play in local leagues.

Vancouver is home to many other sports fans. The Vancouver Grizzlies Alumni Association, for example, is a group that aims to bring back former players and increase awareness about basketball in British Columbia. It hosts clinics and viewing parties at Raptors games.

The city's love for basketball has not diminished since the departure of the Grizzlies, and it remains a community that supports the sport in myriad ways. Vancouverites continue to show their passion for basketball by attending local games, watching Raptors games and supporting the many initiatives undertaken by former players and other organizations working to spread awareness about basketball within the city.

Statistics

After Thomas attempted to execute a letter of intent with Slaight to purchase the team failed, he resigned from his position in November and sold his 9 percent stake in the team to Slaight. (en.wikipedia.org)
Thomas named Raptors' GM NBA superstar to have 10% stake in the new franchise". (en.wikipedia.org)
In November of the 1996–97 season, Bitove sold his ownership interest in the team to Slaight for $65 million after Slaight had activated a shotgun clause in their partnership agreement,[32][33] giving Slaight 79 percent control of the team, [34] (en.wikipedia.org)
As predicted by analysts, the team easily secured a berth in the 2001 NBA playoffs with a franchise-high 47 wins. (en.wikipedia.org)
This improved during the 2006–07 regular season to an average of 18,258 fans (13th in the league), 92.2 percent capacity at the Air Canada Centre. (en.wikipedia.org)

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How To

The best time to go to a Toronto Raptors match

Toronto Raptors games typically take place on weekdays between April and October. Weekends are often reserved in advance for concerts and festivals.

It is best to reserve tickets early as they are likely to sell quickly.

Wednesday is the most common day to attend a Toronto Raptors team game. Because many fans arrive early to see pregame warmups, this is a popular day to attend a Toronto Raptors game.

Fans move on to Nathan Phillips Square after the game. It is located next door to ACC. They remain there until the final whistle.

The best time to see a Toronto Raptor team play is after 8 p.m. Fans leave the stadium before midnight but return to celebrate the team's victory.

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