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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the first year of existence of the Toronto Raptors in 1985?

The first season of the NBA for Toronto Raptors was difficult. Brendan Malone, who was then hired by Isiah as GM, became the head coach for the Raptors' 1995 franchise. They soon acquired many talented players through the draft and through trades. The Raptors defeated the Chicago Bulls once in that season but finished the season with a 21-61 record.

Toronto drafted Marcus Camby in 1996. He was named Rookie of Year and was part of the starting lineup with Alvin Williams as point guard. Damon Stoudamire left Toronto in 1997. More roster changes were made as Toronto sought to create a foundation for future success.

Despite all its changes, the team continues to struggle in its first few NBA seasons. Toronto finally made it to the playoffs in 2000 after a period for rebuilding and transition. Unfortunately, the New York Knicks won the series.

What number of all-stars has Toronto Raptors had?

Vince Carter and Antonio Davis are the Raptors' eight All-Stars. All of the players who made this All-Star team have been selected by other NBA teams, including Leonard and VanVleet.

What does "We The North” mean?

The Toronto Raptors use the anthem "We The North", also known as We The North Nation. It was written by Drake and Noah Shebib, a producer.

Drake wrote the song in Toronto while staying with a friend. He completed his album Take Care with Kanye West. Drake decided to create lyrics about his hometown, while he was there. Drake wanted the song to represent all Canadians. The song is about unity. Pride. Hope.

Drake began to work on the melody for We The North after he went to London to film the video for his single "Nice For What". He then recorded the instrumental version in one take.

While Drake was writing the lyrics for the track, 40 came up with the chorus. Drake liked the hook so much that he asked 40 to record it. Together, they came up with the final product.

The official music video to "We The North Anthem", was released October 5, 2018. The video featured Shawn Mendes, a Canadian singer-songwriter, performing with Drake and other musicians.

What's the name of Toronto Raptors mascot?"

The Toronto Raptors are a NBA franchise which was established in 1995. They play at Scotiabank Arena.

The Raptors' mascot is Raptor, a giant red dinosaur. Raptor has been entertaining fans since 1995 when he was introduced. He also makes appearances throughout Toronto, participating in charity events and community initiatives. He received the NBA Mascot of the The Year award for his many contributions to the Raptors. Raptor is an iconic figure in Toronto and the NBA. He is one of the most well-known mascots in professional sport. He has also become an international symbol of Canada's basketball fandom.

Many throughout the city and country share Raptor's enthusiasm for his team and its fans. Raptor has led the Raptors to become one of the most successful NBA teams, winning their first title in 2019. This was a historic moment for Canadian basketball fans. Raptor is a source of pride for all Raptors family members. Raptors pride will never end. Long live the Raptor. Go, Toronto Raptors!

How did they win the NBA title 2019?

DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors), Jakob Poltl as well as a protected 2019 first round draft pick were traded to the San Antonio Spurs by the Toronto Raptors on July 18, 2018.

On February 7, 2019, Jonas Valanciunas C.J. was traded by the Raptors to the Memphis Grizzlies. 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. They received Kawhi Leonard from the Spurs in exchange. Then they traded Jonas Valanciunas to the Spurs and Delon WrightC.J. Miles, and a 2024 second-round draft pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for Marc Gasol--another multiple All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year. These trades put the Raptors in an excellent position to contend for an NBA championship this season. Let's look at each trade.

Kawhi Leonard's trade was a risk-reward deal for the Raptors. On the one hand, Leonard is a top-5 player in the league when healthy and is coming off of an MVP-caliber season. His injury last season limited him to playing just nine games, and there is concern about his long-term physical health. However, the Raptors decided that the reward was worth the risk and pulled the trigger on the deal. So far, Leonard has been healthy and has been playing at an All-Star level. He's averaging 26 points per game, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and shoots 49% from the floor and 38% from three point range. If he can stay healthy, he gives the Raptors a real chance to win an NBA title this season.

The trade for Marc Gasol was more of a short-term move than anything else. Gasol, who is in his mid-30s, is clearly past his prime. But, he's still a good player that brings valuable experience and talent to the young Raptors. He averages 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists per contest while shooting 45% from 3-point range and 34% from the field. C.J. Wright and Delon Wright were young assets the Raptors traded. Miles was used to acquire Gasol but the Raptors believe his experience will prove valuable in the playoffs.

The Raptors began the season strong with a 6-0 win. They broke the franchise record for winning 16 consecutive games, which was set by a record 16-4 record. On November 23, the Raptors won their 24th game against Cleveland Cavaliers. They also reached 20 wins faster than any other time in their history. The Raptors were cautious with Leonard, resting him for more than 20 games throughout the season to prevent worsening his previous injury. However, they still managed to snag the 2nd seed in East--only trailing behind Milwaukee Bucks.

The Raptors had a great run in the playoffs. They defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks to reach their first NBA Finals. Leonard was named Finals' MVP as the Raptors won the first title against the Golden State Warriors.

The Toronto Raptors enjoyed a successful offseason. This has been a huge success. With two All-Stars on the roster, the Raptors are poised to be contenders for years to come. They have shown they are capable and willing to make bold moves as well as take risks when it comes to assembling a championship-level team. It will be interesting for the future to see how they maintain their success.

Statistics

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

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How To

Best time to visit a Toronto Raptors game

Toronto Raptors' games take place between October and April on weekdays. Weekends are usually reserved for concerts and festivals.

It is best to reserve tickets early as they are likely to sell quickly.

Wednesday is the most popular day for Toronto Raptors fans to visit. This is because many fans show up early to watch pregame warmups.

Fans will then move to Nathan Phillips Square right next to the ACC. They stay there until it ends.

It is best to attend a Toronto Raptor home game after 8 pm. Fans should not leave the stadium after midnight, but they should return to celebrate their team’s victory.

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