RAPTORS FAMILY: STEVE NASH WAS IMPRESSIVE IN HIS INTERVIEW, HOW?

By Robert Dodds May 23, 2023 28 mins read 655 Views

Welcome true Raptors fans! We will never waiver in our support of the team, and we bring you only the highest quality content relating to all things..

Welcome true Raptors fans! We will never waiver in our support of the team, and we bring you only the highest quality content relating to all things Raptors. This is a blog for hardcore fans - those of us who have stood by the teams side through good and bad times.

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RAPTORS FAMILY: STEVE NASH WAS IMPRESSIVE IN HIS INTERVIEW, HOW?

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Raptors win this year's NBA championship?

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, the Raptors traded Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright C. 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--and signed Jeremy Lin shortly after that.

The Toronto Raptors had an exciting offseason. They made two major trades that shocked the NBA. The Raptors first traded DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poltl, and a 2019 first-round draft pick (that was protected) to the San Antonio Spurs. In exchange, they got Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green (Spurs). Then, Jonas Valanciunas was traded to the Spurs in exchange for Delon Wright C. J. Miles, as well as a 2024 draft pick to Memphis Grizzlies for Marc Gasol--another multi-All-Star and former defensive player of the year. These moves placed the Raptors into a formidable position to compete in the NBA title race this season. Let's look at each trade.

Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Raptors was risky but a good move. Leonard is a top-5 pick in the league, when healthy, and just finished an MVP-caliber campaign. But, injury limited Leonard to just 9 games last season, and there are doubts about his long term health. The Raptors decided that the reward outweighed the risk and made the deal. Leonard has been healthy thus far and is playing at an All Star standard. Leonard is averaging 26 point, 8 rebounds and 3 assists per contest while shooting 49% from 3-point range and 38% from the field. If he can stay healthy, he gives the Raptors a real chance to win an NBA title this season.

Marc Gasol's trade for Gasol was more of an immediate move than anything else. Gasol is in his thirties and is clearly out of his prime. He is still a great player and brings valuable experience to the young Raptors team. He is averaging fifteen points, eight rebounds, and four assists per game. He shoots 45% from three-point range, while also shooting 45% from behind the arc. C.J. and Delon Wright, two of their young players, were traded by the Raptors. They acquired Gasol from Miles, but believe that his experience will prove invaluable in the playoffs.

The Raptors got off to a 6-0 start, winning their 16th game on November 23rd (breaking their franchise record for the best start through 20 games with a 16-4 record); reaching 20 wins quicker than any time in their history when they won 24th game of the season on December 1st against Cleveland Cavaliers; breaking the franchise record for most points scored in franchise history after beating Washington Wizards 140-138 points after double overtime on January 13th. To avoid further injury, Leonard was rested by the Raptors for more than 20 games. They still managed to secure the 2nd seed East, just 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 Champion and the Raptors took home their first title.

The Toronto Raptors had a great offseason. The Raptors will be contenders for many years with two All-Stars. They have shown that they are capable of taking risks and making bold moves, even if it means building a championship-level team. It will be exciting to see if this team can continue their success.

How many years has the Raptors been around?

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. In 2001-02 the Raptors became Canada's only NBA-based team, after the Grizzlies moved to Memphis.

Toronto Raptors players Scotiabank Arena for their home games. The Maple Leafs is the NHL team from Toronto, and also uses the arena. Since their foundation, the Raptors were in the NBA playoffs 13 more times. The most recent was in 2021 where they lost 6 to the Philadelphia 76ers.

In 1999-2000, the Raptors qualified for their first playoff appearance. They were swept by New York Knicks their division rivals in the first round.

The fans were few and far between, and the team wasn't too exciting either. There was not much to be excited about and nothing to cheer for. But after years of mediocrity, the team decided to change its image and went out of its way to make itself more appealing to the public.

The team hired an advertising agency to help them create a national marketing strategy in 2001. Using creative thinking, they devised a slogan, "Hear us roar."

The team was experiencing financial difficulties at the time so the slogan was used to highlight the fact that all of their games had sold out. They just needed a catchy name and a logo. This is where creativity shines through. They combined the popular phrase "hear our roar" with "never say die". This became the Toronto Raptors' official motto.

What year did the Raptors beat Chicago Bulls?

The Raptors defeated Chicago Bulls (who would win the NBA Championship the following year) on March 24, 1996. Final score was 109-108. Michael Jordan attempted a last-second shot to try and win the game for the Bulls, but it did not count because it was after the final buzzer had sounded.

Statistics

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

External Links

basketball-reference.com

How To

Time to attend a Toronto Raptors Game

Toronto Raptors games are usually played during weekdays from October through April. Weekends are often reserved in advance for concerts and festivals.

Book tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

When visiting a Toronto Raptors game, the most popular day to attend is Wednesday. This is because many fans show up early to watch pregame warmups.

After the game, fans head over to Nathan Phillips Square, next door to the ACC. They stay there through the end.

After 8pm is the best time to go to a Toronto Raptor match. Fans should not leave the stadium after midnight, but they should return to celebrate their team’s victory.

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