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Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns the Toronto Raptors?
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, the owners of this team, owns it. 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.
When were the Raptors able to beat the Chicago Bulls.
The Raptors defeated Chicago Bulls on March 24, 1996. They would go on to win the NBA Championship in 1996. The final score was 110-108. Michael Jordan tried a last-second shot for the Bulls to win the game, but it didn't count as it occurred after the buzzer had sounded.
Who are the top five per-game scorers in the Raptor's history?
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.
When was the Raptors their first game?
The Raptors played the New Jersey Nets in their first regular season at the SkyDome on November 3, 1995. 33,306 fans were in attendance to watch Alvin Robertson score the first points in franchise history. The Raptors beat the Nets, 94-79, thanks to contributions from Damon Stoudamire (10 assists and 10 points) and Robertson (30 point plays).
Why did NBA leave Vancouver?
NBA pulled out of Vancouver due to a dispute over arena financing. The City of Vancouver was to contribute $40million towards the construction a new basketball venue. This would include 12 luxury suites as well as two restaurants, a bar and a hotel. However, the City Council wanted $60 million in taxpayer money for the team owners to pay off their existing debt. This would mean that the city would have needed to borrow $200m to build the arena. The team owners had to only pay $20 million. The city would have to pay the remainder of the loan back.
The City Council indicated that they would approve the plan if Rogers Arena was allowed to remain until the new facility is opened. However, the league refused to compromise and said that the arena was too small for them. It was too small for them to continue playing there. 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 then requested that the province step in to offer 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.
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)
- 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)
- 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 in advance for concerts and festivals.
It is best to reserve tickets early as they are likely to sell quickly.
Wednesday is the most popular date to attend a Toronto Raptors match. Because many fans arrive early to see pregame warmups, this is a popular day to attend a Toronto Raptors game.
Fans head to Nathan Phillips Square next to the ACC after the game. They stay there through the end.
A Toronto Raptor game at 8 pm is the best time. The best time to visit a Toronto Raptor game is after 8 pm. Fans are welcome to return to celebrate the team’s victory.
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