April 19, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "We The North" actually mean?

The Toronto Raptors' anthem is "We The North", also known under the name We The North Nation. It was written by rapper Drake and producer Noah "40" Shebib.

Drake wrote the song in Toronto while staying with a friend. Drake finished his album Take care with Kanye West. While there, Drake decided to write some lyrics about his hometown. He wanted it to be something that could represent all Canadians. The song talks about unity, pride, and 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.

Drake was writing lyrics for the song when 40 suggested 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 clip for "We The North Anthem", released on October 5, 2018, was made public. It featured Shawn Mendes, Canadian singer-songwriter and Drake performing with other musicians.

How many years has the Raptors been around?

Toronto Raptors is an NBA franchise that is located in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors, along the Vancouver Grizzlies, joined the NBA in 1995 as an expansion team. The Raptors are the only Canadian-based NBA basketball team.

Toronto Raptors are based at Scotiabank Arena, where they play their home games. The Maple Leafs, the city’s NHL team, also use the arena. Since their inception in 1921, the Raptors have played in the NBA playoffs thirteen times. Their most recent appearance was in 2021 when they were defeated in six games by the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Raptors were eligible for their first playoff appearance in 1999/2000. The Raptors were swept in round one by New York Knicks, their division rivals.

Fans were rare and few, and the team was not very exciting. There wasn't much to cheer for, or even watch, and nobody knew why. After years and years of failure, the team decided it was time to change. They went to great lengths to appeal to the masses.

In 2001, the team hired a professional advertising agency to help develop a marketing strategy that would make them famous in national markets. They came up with the slogan "Hear us roar" using creative thinking.

At the time, the team was struggling financially, so they used the slogan to promote the fact that the games were sold out. They needed a catchy slogan and a great logo. This is where creative genius shines through. They combined the expression "hear us roar" and another popular saying, "never die." This became Toronto Raptors' official motto.

Who owns Toronto Raptors

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is the owner of the team. MLSE also has the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs as well as the MLS's Toronto FC and CFL's Toronto Argonauts. They also own the AHL's Toronto Marlies and Toronto Rock lacrosse team.

What was the Toronto Raptors' first season?

The Toronto Raptors suffered a poor debut season. They won only 21 games. The 1995-1996 Toronto Raptors season was the inaugural season of the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Raptors were one of two expansion teams that joined the league that year, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies. It was also the first NBA season played outside the United States.

Isiah THOMAS, an All Star point guard from the Detroit Pistons, became the General Manager. He was involved in the draft that produced Damon Stoudamire. He would go on to win Rookie-of-the Year. In separate trades, they also acquired Tracy Murray as well as Oliver Miller. Thomas introduced a new primary emblem featuring a dinosaur playing ball and pinstripe uniforms sporting the logo on the front. The Raptors added purple to their color scheme.

Brendan Malone, new head coach for the Raptors, made his debut on November 3 against the New Jersey Nets at SkyDome. The Raptors lost their next seven contests.

Murray was second in scoring with 16.2 points per game. He also led the team with 151 three point field goals. Miller contributed 12.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 stoles to the team. Robertson contributed 9.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and four assists per game from the bench.

Despite having one of the worst records in the league, attendance was very good, as they averaged over 17283 fans per game at SkyDome (now Rogers Centre).

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

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How To

When is the best time to see a Toronto Raptors team play?

Toronto Raptors games typically take place on weekdays between April and October. Weekends are often reserved for other events, such as concerts and festivals.

Book tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

When visiting a Toronto Raptors game, the most popular day to attend is Wednesday. Many fans show up early for pregame warmups.

Fans head to Nathan Phillips Square next to the ACC after the game. They stay there till the end of game.

The best time to see a Toronto Raptor team play is after 8 p.m. Fans can leave the stadium at any time before midnight and return to the stadium to celebrate the team’s victory.

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