Phoenix Suns can take control of the series against the Los Angeles Clippers with Kawhi Leonard Out

By Andrew Bancroft April 21, 2023 27 mins read 1409 Views

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Phoenix Suns can take control of the series against the Los Angeles Clippers with Kawhi Leonard Out

Frequently Asked Questions

How was the Toronto Raptors' first year?

The Toronto Raptors' first season in the NBA was a difficult one. Brendan Malone was appointed head coach by Isiah Tom, and they soon acquired many talented players via trades and in the draft. They defeated the mighty Chicago Bulls once that season, but overall they finished with a 21-61 win-loss record.

Toronto drafted Marcus Camby (Rookie of The Year) in 1996. Camby joined the Toronto starting line-up along with Alvin Williams at guard. Damon Stoudamire left Toronto in 1997. More roster changes were made as Toronto sought to create a foundation for future success.

Despite all these changes, the team has struggles in its first few seasons of the NBA. Toronto lost the 2000 series to the New York Knicks after a period of rebuilding and transition.

Why did NBA leave Vancouver?

Because of a dispute with Vancouver's City Council over arena financing, NBA had to leave Vancouver. The City had planned to contribute $40 million toward the construction of a new basketball arena. It would have 12 luxury suites, two restaurants and a bar. However, the City Council wanted $60 million in taxpayer money for the team owners to pay off their existing debt. This meant that the city would have had to borrow $200m in order to build the arena. While the team owners had only to pay $20 million, this was a huge difference. This would leave the city's taxpayers responsible for the repayment of the remaining loan.

The City Council said they were willing to go ahead with the plan if the NBA agreed to stay at Rogers Arena until after the opening of the new facility. However, the league refused to compromise and said that the arena was too small for them. They couldn't play there any more because the arena was too small. They felt that it was unfair for them to continue playing in a smaller space when they weren't receiving any additional revenue.

The City Council asked the province for financial assistance. The province agreed to provide $150 million towards the project, but the City Council still needed another $100 million. The City then decided to abandon its plans and instead focus on building a new downtown arena.

When was the Raptors first ever playoff win?

Toronto won their first-ever playoff series as they defeated New York 3-2 in 2001, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time in franchise history under head coach Lenny Wilkens.

Vancouver had an NBA team.

No, Vancouver does not have an NBA team. The Vancouver Grizzlies existed in the city from 1995 to 2001. However, the team moved to Memphis Tennessee in 2001. Vancouver is home to the Toronto Raptors, the local NBA team. 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. Several amateur and semi-professional teams also play in various local leagues.

Vancouver is home to many other sports fans. For example, the Vancouver Grizzlies Alumni Association is a group that strives to connect former players from the team with each other and also bring awareness of basketball in British Columbia. The association hosts events such as viewing parties for Raptors games and clinics to help young players develop their game.

The city's love of basketball has not decreased since the departures of the Grizzlies. And it continues to be a supportive community in numerous ways. Vancouverites are still passionate about basketball and continue to support the many initiatives of former players and other organizations that promote basketball in the city.

Statistics

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)
By 2018, estimated the Raptors were worth $1.4 billion, 12th in the NBA. (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)
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)

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How To

Can I bring my digital camera to a Raptors home game?

Follow the rules and plan. You will be fine. A camera is fine to take along to an NBA basketball game. You don't have to do anything illegal. But you do need to be aware of the risks involved.

First, consider whether you need to take pictures during the game. The courtside is the best place to get great shots.

But if you've got a serious interest in sports photography and want to make sure you score a few more photos for your portfolio, then you need to check out these tips for better basketball snapshots.

The second thing to consider is what kind of camera you will use. If you want to shoot action shots, or share memorable moments with others, you need a professional grade camera.

You should also decide how much time and effort you're willing to put into setting up your shot. You might consider buying a tripod and remote release if you plan to shoot hoops with your children.

Finally, you need to determine where to store all your gear. You cannot expect to set up shop at an arena and then hope someone will hand over a memory stick when you're done. Either bring extra batteries, cables and SD cards, or you can find somewhere to store it while you're watching the game.

In short, if you want to take quality photographs at a sporting event, you must plan ahead. It will allow you to capture amazing images that you can share with others.

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