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Frequently Asked Questions

How many years have the Raptors been together as a team?

Toronto Raptors, an NBA team located in Toronto (Ontario), is home to the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors joined NBA in 1995 as an expansion club, alongside the Vancouver Grizzlies. The Raptors were the only Canadian-based NBA team when the Grizzlies moved from Vancouver to Memphis in 2001-02.

Toronto Raptors: The Raptors play their home games in Scotiabank Arena. The Maple Leafs, a city's NHL club, also uses the arena. The Raptors have appeared in the NBA playoffs 13 times since their founding, most recently in 2021, where they lost in 6 games to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.

1999-2000 saw the Raptors make their first playoff appearance. Unfortunately, they were swept by division rivals New York Knicks in the first round of the playoffs.

There were not many fans and the team was not exciting. There wasn't anything to root for, nor was there anyone who cared. After years of being mediocre, the team made a decision to improve its image and make it more appealing to the general public.

The team hired an advertising agency to help them create a national marketing strategy in 2001. They created a slogan that screamed "Hear me roar!"

The slogan was created to advertise the fact that all the games had been sold out. The only thing they needed was a catchy phrase, and a great logo. This is where creativity shines through. They combined the phrase "hear them roar" with another well-known saying, "never let go." This became Toronto Raptors' official motto.

How did the Raptors win 2019's 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, Jonas Valanciunas was traded to the Raptors for Delon Wright, C.J. Miles, along with a 2024 second-round selection draft pick to Memphis Grizzlies for Marc Gasol--another multi-All-Star and former defensive player of the year--and signed Jeremy Lin shortly afterwards.

The Toronto Raptors had an exciting offseason. They made two major trades that shocked the NBA. DeMar DeRozan and Jakob Poltl were traded to the Raptors. A 2019 first-round draft selection (that was protected) was also traded to the San Antonio Spurs. In exchange for those players, they received Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green from the Spurs. They then traded Jonas Valanciunas for Delon Wright, C.J. Miles, along with a 2024 second-round selection to the Memphis Grizzlies, were traded to Marc Gasol--another All-Star and former Defender 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's trade to the Raptors was risky but a good move. Leonard is an MVP-caliber player when healthy, and he's a top-5 player in league. However, Leonard only played nine games last season because of injury and it is unclear if he will continue to play. The Raptors decided the reward was worth taking the chance and signed the deal. Leonard has been performing at an All-Star level so far. He has been in good health. He's averaging 26 points per game, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and shoots 49% from the floor and 38% from three point range. He is a true threat to the Raptors' chances of winning an NBA championship if he stays healthy.

Marc Gasol traded for Marc Gasol in a more short-term move. Gasol, who is in his mid-30s, is clearly past his prime. However, he is still a very good player who brings valuable experience to a young Raptors team. He averages 15 points and 8 rebounds per game. He also shoots 34% from three point range. C.J. and Delon Wright, two of their young players, were traded by the Raptors. Miles was able to purchase Gasol, but the Raptors feel his experience is invaluable when it comes time for playoffs.

The Raptors started the season with a 6-0 record. They won their 16th game against Cleveland Cavaliers on November 23rd. This broke their franchise record of 20 consecutive wins. On December 1, they reached 20 wins faster than ever before. Also, after defeating Washington Wizards 140-138 in double overtime on January 13, the Raptors set a franchise record for scoring the most points in franchise history. 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. They still managed to secure the 2nd seed East, just behind Milwaukee Bucks.

The Raptors were able to continue their winning streak in the playoffs by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers (Orlando Magic), Milwaukee Bucks (Milwaukee Bucks) to reach the NBA Finals. The Raptors won their first title in game 6 of the finals against the Golden State Warriors, with Leonard named Finals MVP.

The Toronto Raptors had an extremely successful offseason. It paid off big. Two All-Stars are on the roster and the Raptors look poised to be contenders in the years ahead. They have proven that they are willing to take risks and make bold moves if it means creating a championship-calibre team. It will be interesting for the future to see how they maintain their success.

When was the Raptors' inaugural game?

The Raptors hosted their first ever regular season match against the New Jersey Nets on November 3, 1995 at the SkyDome. 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 are Toronto Raptors called Raptors

The NBA's expansion to Canada saw the creation of the Toronto Raptors in 1995. The film Jurassic Park inspired the name and logo. The team colours are bright red, purple, black, and 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 in 2019 was when they won their first NBA championship title. Toronto won its first championship under the leadership of Kawhi Leonard (backcourt) and Kyle Lowry (courtside).

The Raptors have been one of Canada's most beloved teams since that time. From international superstars to homegrown talents, Toronto continues to bring excitement to basketball fans around the world.

Canada's basketball heritage is proudly represented by the Toronto Raptors. Young athletes are inspired by their success on the court. It is clear that the Raptors will be a favorite team for many years due to their loyal fans, innovative play style, and dedication to excellence.

Statistics

As predicted by analysts, the team easily secured a berth in the 2001 NBA playoffs with a franchise-high 47 wins. (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)
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)

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How To

How to get to the Toronto Raptors game from where you are

Toronto Raptors events take place at Air Canada Centre, (ACC), downtown Toronto, Ontario Canada. TTC subways can be used to get to ACC. Union Station takes about 30 minutes to get to ACC. Bay Street station is closest to ACC.

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

Follow signs to the ACC starting at Bay Street Station.

Accessible to persons with disabilities, the venue is easily accessible. Special seating areas are available for people with disabilities. The ACC also offers sign language interpretation services.

There is no parking charge at the ACC. There is however limited street parking nearby.

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