MIAMI HEAT NEWS!! SCOTT FOSTER CHEATED THE MIAMI HEAT IN GAME 2 VS THE NEW YORK KNICKS!!

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MIAMI HEAT NEWS!! SCOTT FOSTER CHEATED THE MIAMI HEAT IN GAME 2 VS THE NEW YORK KNICKS!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns Toronto Raptors

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) owns the team. MLSE also holds the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and MLS's Toronto FC. It also owns the CFL's Toronto Argonauts and the AHL's Toronto Marlies.

How did the Raptors win in 2019 the NBA title?

On July 18, 2018, the Toronto Raptors traded DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poltl, and a protected 2019 first-round draft pick to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green.

On February 7, 2019, the Raptors traded Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright C. J. Miles, and a 2024 second-round draft pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for Marc Gasol--another multiple All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year--and signed Jeremy Lin shortly after that.

The Toronto Raptors had an exciting offseason. They made two major trades that shocked the NBA. DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poltl and a 2019 first round draft pick (that was not protected) were first traded by the Raptors to the San Antonio Spurs. In exchange for those players, they received Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green from the Spurs. Then, Jonas Valanciunas was traded to the Spurs in exchange for Delon Wright C. J. Miles and a 2024 2nd-round draft pick to Memphis Grizzlies were traded for Marc Gasol--another All-Star, former Defensive Player-of-the-Year. These moves put the Raptors in a great position to compete for an NBA title this season. Let's take a closer glance at each trade.

Kawhi Leonard trade was a risky move by the Raptors. Leonard is a top-5 pick in the league, when healthy, and just finished an MVP-caliber campaign. He was injured and only played nine games last year, so there are concerns about his long-term well-being. However, the Raptors decided the reward was well worth the risk and settled for the deal. Leonard has been performing at an All-Star level so far. He has been in good health. Leonard is averaging 26 point, 8 rebounds and 3 assists per contest while shooting 49% from 3-point range and 38% from the field. If he keeps his health good, he could be a key to the Raptors winning the NBA title.

Marc Gasol made a trade for Marc Gasol, but it was a very short-term one. Gasol is in his mid-30s and is clearly past his prime. Yet, he is still a solid player who can bring valuable experience to a young Raptors roster. He is averaging fifteen points, eight rebounds, and four assists per game. He shoots 45% from three-point range, while also shooting 45% from behind the arc. C.J. and Delon Wright were both young assets that the Raptors had to give up. Miles to acquire Gasol, but they believe his experience will be invaluable come playoff time.

The Raptors had a great start to the season, starting with a 6-0 victory. They broke the record for their best start in 20 games with a 16-4 record. They reached 20 wins faster that any time in their past history when they beat Cleveland Cavaliers 24 times. The Raptors were careful with Leonard and did not allow him to play more than 20 games during the season in order to avoid aggravating his injury. The Raptors still managed to capture the 2nd East seed, trailing only behind the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Raptors went on to have a successful run in the playoffs, dispatching the Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Leonard was named Finals MVP after the Raptors claimed their first title, beating the Golden State Warriors 6 to 6.

The Toronto Raptors had a very successful offseason, which has paid off in a big way. With two All-Stars on the roster, the Raptors are poised to be contenders for years to come. They have demonstrated that they can make bold moves and take risks if it means putting together a championship-calibre team. It will interesting to see if their success continues in the future.

What does "We The North” mean?

The Toronto Raptors are known for their anthem, "We The North," also known to as We The North Nation. It was written by rapper Drake and producer Noah "40" Shebib.

Drake composed the song while he was staying in Toronto with a friend. He finished recording his album Take Care with fellow artist Kanye West. Drake also wrote some lyrics about his hometown during the recording process. Drake wanted it be representative of all Canadians. The song speaks about unity and pride as well as hope.

Drake began working on the melody to We The North in London, when he was filming the video for "Nice For What". The instrumental version of the song was recorded in one take.

While Drake was writing the lyrics for the track, 40 came up with the chorus. Drake was inspired by the hook and asked for permission to record it. Together, they came up with the final product.

The official music video to "We The North Anthem", was released October 5, 2018. The video featured Shawn Mendes from Canada, who performed with Drake and other musicians.

Statistics

By 2018, estimated the Raptors were worth $1.4 billion, 12th in the NBA. (en.wikipedia.org)
Thomas named Raptors' GM NBA superstar to have 10% stake in the new franchise". (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)
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 get the Toronto Raptors from your location

Toronto Raptors games are at Air Canada Centre. (ACC) is located in downtown Toronto Ontario, Canada. TTC's subway system can take you to ACC. Union Station takes about 30 minutes to get to ACC. Bay Street station, which is about 30 minutes away from ACC, is the closest station.

Bay street station is best if you're coming to ACC from Union Station. From there, follow the signs to ACC. Please follow the signs to Bay Street Station if you are coming from another direction.

Follow the signs for the ACC from Bay Street station.

The venue can be accessed by people with disabilities. There are special seating areas for those who require wheelchair access. The ACC also offers sign language interpretation services.

There is no parking fee at ACC. However, there is limited street parking available nearby.

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