RAPTORS FAMILY: JALEN BRUNSON'S SUCCESS IN THE PLAYOFFS COULD LIMIT FRED VANVLEET OFFERS

By Robert Dodds April 15, 2023 27 mins read 468 Views

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RAPTORS FAMILY: JALEN BRUNSON'S SUCCESS IN THE PLAYOFFS COULD LIMIT FRED VANVLEET OFFERS

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Raptors first game?

The Raptors' first regular season was played at the SkyDome against the New Jersey Nets, November 3, 1995. Alvin Robertson scored his first points in franchise history. 33,306 people were there. The Raptors defeated the Nets 94-79 with contributions from Damon Stoudamire (10 points and 10 assists) and Robertson (30 pts).

Why did NBA leave Vancouver?

Because of a dispute with Vancouver's City Council over arena financing, NBA had to leave Vancouver. The City was going to contribute $40 million towards constructing a new basketball arena, which would include 12 luxury suites, two restaurants, a bar, and a hotel. To pay down existing debt, the City Council wanted the $60 million taxpayer money that the City Council would give to the team owner. 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 make it so that the city's tax payers would be responsible to repay the remainder of this loan.

If the NBA would agree to keep Rogers Arena open until the opening of the new facility, the City Council was willing to approve the plan. However, the league refused to compromise and said that the arena was too small for them. They were not interested in playing there anymore, as it was too small. They felt it unfair to ask them for more revenue by asking them to stay in the smaller venue.

The City Council then asked the province to step in and help out by offering financial assistance. Although the province offered $150 million to the project, the City Council needed $100 million more. At that point, the City decided to stop its plans and concentrate on building a new downtown arena.

Why are Toronto Raptors called Raptors

The Toronto Raptors were founded in 1995 as part of the NBA's expansion into Canada. The logo and name of the team are based on Jurassic Park, which was released in 1995. The team colours include bright red, purple and black as well as silver.

The Raptors were struggling to establish themselves in the league during their first season. They ended up with a record 21-61. However, the team improved each year, and by 1999, they had made their first playoff appearance.

The Raptors' most memorable moment came in 2019 when they won their first NBA championship title. Toronto won their first title in thrilling six-game series against Golden State Warriors under the leadership of Kawhi and Kyle Lowry, the Raptors' backcourt duo.

The Raptors have been one of Canada's most beloved teams since that time. Toronto continues to provide excitement to basketball fans worldwide, whether they are international superstars or homegrown talent.

The Toronto Raptors are proud to be a part of Canada's basketball history. Their success on the court inspires young players across the country. The Raptors are a beloved team in Canada thanks to their passion, unmatched style of play and dedication to excellence.

How was the Toronto Raptors' first year?

The Toronto Raptors had a difficult first season in NBA. Brendan Malone was hired by Isiah Thomas to be the head coach. The team quickly acquired many talented players through drafts and trades. They beat the Chicago Bulls once, but overall finished with a 21 - 61 win-loss record.

Toronto drafted Marcus Camby as Rookie-of-the Year in 1996. Camby was also part of the starting team with Alvin Williams at the point guard. Damon Stoudamire, who was later traded, was also traded. Toronto tried to build a foundation to succeed in the future by making more roster changes.

Despite all of these changes, the team struggled through its first few seasons in NBA. After a period of transition and rebuilding, Toronto finally made its first playoff appearance in 2000 but lost the series to the New York Knicks.

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

Kawhi Leonard leads the team in scoring with 26.6 points per games. Vince Carter has 23.4 points per game and Mike James has 20.3, Chris Bosh has 20.2, Chris Bosh 20.3, and DeMar DeRozan has 19.7 points per round.

Statistics

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

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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 for other events, such as concerts and festivals.

It's best to book tickets well in advance because they tend to sell out quickly.

Wednesday is the most common day to attend a Toronto Raptors team game. Many fans show up early for pregame warmups.

Fans move on to Nathan Phillips Square after the game. It is located next door to ACC. They stay there till the end of game.

It is best to attend a Toronto Raptor home game after 8 pm. 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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