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The Houston Rockets Are Going To Be CRAZY Next Season...

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "We The North", mean?

The phrase "We The North," also known as We The North Nation, is an anthem used by the Toronto Raptors. It was written by rapper Drake and producer Noah "40" Shebib.

Drake wrote the song at his Toronto apartment with a friend. He finished recording his album Take Care with fellow artist 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 is about unity. Pride. Hope.

Drake began writing the melody for We The North while he was in London filming the video of "Nice For What". The song's instrumental version was recorded in just one take.

Drake was writing lyrics for the song when 40 suggested the chorus. Drake loved the hook and asked to record it. Together, they came up with the final product.

The official music videos for "We The North Anthem," were released October 5, 2018. The video featured Shawn Mendes from Canada, who performed with Drake and other musicians.

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 would mean that the city would have needed to borrow $200m to build the arena. The team owners had to only pay $20 million. This would mean that the city's taxpayers would be responsible for paying back the rest of the 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 couldn't play there any more because the arena was too small. They felt it was unfair to ask them to keep playing in a smaller venue when they were not getting more revenue.

The City Council asked the province for financial assistance. While the province provided $150 million for the project, the City Council required another $100 million. The City then decided to abandon its plans and instead focus on building a new downtown arena.

When did the Raptors defeat the Chicago Bulls in the NBA?

The Raptors defeated the Chicago Bulls on March 24, 1996 to win the NBA Championship. The final score was 109 to 108. Michael Jordan tried to win for the Bulls with a last-minute shot but it didn't matter because it came after the final buzzer had sounded.

What is the name the Toronto Raptors' official mascot?

The Toronto Raptors are an NBA franchise founded in 1995. They play at Scotiabank Arena.

Raptor is the Raptors' mascot. He is a giant, red dinosaur. Raptor, who was introduced in 1995, entertains his fans with his acrobatics as well as slam dunks. He is also a regular at charity events and community initiatives in Toronto. He received the NBA Mascot of the The Year award for his many contributions to the Raptors. Raptor is a well-known figure in Toronto, as well as around the NBA. This makes him one of professional sports' most popular mascots. He is also a symbol of Canada's passion for basketball.

Many people in the country and city share Raptor’s passion for his team, and its fans. With Raptor leading the way, the Raptors have become one of the most successful teams in the NBA, winning their first championship in 2019. This win was a significant milestone for basketball fans across Canada and Toronto. Raptor continues to be a major source of pride for all those who call themselves part of the Raptors family. There will be plenty of Raptors pride as long as he's around. Long live the Raptor! Go, Toronto Raptors!

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

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How To

How to get the Toronto Raptors from your location

Toronto Raptors games take place at the Air Canada Centre (ACC), in downtown Toronto, Ontario Canada. TTC's subway system can take you to ACC. Union Station takes 30 minutes to reach ACC. Bay Street Station is the closest station to ACC.

Bay street station should be used if Union Station is your destination. From there, follow the signs to ACC. If you arrive at ACC via another direction, please take the signs to Bay Street station.

Follow the signs for the ACC from Bay Street station.

Accessible to persons with disabilities, the venue is easily accessible. Accessible seating is available for wheelchair users. The ACC also provides sign language interpretation services.

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

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