RAPTORS FAMILY: THIRSTY EXECS CAN'T WAIT TO PAY GARY TRENT JR $100 MILLION

By Robert Dodds May 6, 2023 26 mins read 388 Views

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Our readers are true believers of the "We the North" mentality and stand by Raptors no matter what situation they go through. If you'd like to be part of this fantastic atmosphere, send us an e-mail at [email protected] and become one with us!

RAPTORS FAMILY: THIRSTY EXECS CAN'T WAIT TO PAY GARY TRENT JR $100 MILLION

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the five most successful Raptors per-game scorers throughout Raptors' history?

Kawhi Leonard has the highest scoring player on the team with 26.6 points per contest. Vince Carter is next with 23.4 points per minute, Mike James with 20.3, Chris Bosh at 20.2, Chris Bosh and DeMar DeRozan are following with 20.3 points each game.

When did the Raptors beat Chicago Bulls at the ABA?

The Raptors defeated Chicago Bulls in the final round of the 1996 NBA Championship. Final score was 109-108. Michael Jordan attempted a last second shot to win the Bulls game. However, it was not recorded because it was after midnight.

How many Toronto Raptors were home to all-stars?

Vince Carter (Vince Carter), Antonio Davis, DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry are all Raptors All-Stars. Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Fred VanVleet, DeMar DeRozan and Kawhi Leonard are also Raptors All Stars. Apart from Davis and VanVleet they all have made it to other NBA teams like Leonard.

What was it like to be a Toronto Raptors fan for the first year?

It was difficult for the Toronto Raptors to make it in the NBA's first season. Isiah Thomas became GM and hired Brendan Malone as head coach of the new Raptors franchise in 1995, and the team soon acquired several talented players in the draft and through trades. They defeated the mighty Chicago Bulls once that season, but overall they finished with a 21-61 win-loss record.

Toronto drafted Marcus Camby in 1996. Camby became Rookie Of The Year and was a part of the starting line up with Alvin Williams, at point guard. Damon Stoudamire was traded in 1997. Toronto continued to make roster changes as it sought to establish a foundation for future success.

Despite all its changes, the team continues to struggle in its first few NBA seasons. After a period of transition and rebuilding, Toronto finally made its first playoff appearance in 2000 but lost the series to the New York Knicks.

What does "We The North” actually mean?

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

Drake wrote the song in Toronto while staying with a friend. He recorded Take Care with KanyeWest, another artist. Drake wrote 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.

Drake was writing the lyrics to the song, but 40 came up with the chorus. After hearing the hook, Drake thought it sounded like a great idea and asked if he would record it. They collaborated to create the final product.

The official music clip for "We The North Anthem", released on October 5, 2018, was made public. It featured Shawn Mendes, Canadian singer-songwriter and Drake performing with other musicians.

Statistics

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)
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)
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)
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

Can I bring my photography camera to a Raptors game?

If you follow the rules and plan, you'll be fine. There's nothing wrong with bringing a camera to an NBA game. There's nothing illegal about it. However, it is important to be aware and cautious about the risks.

You must first consider whether or not you are allowed to take photos during the game. It doesn't matter if you have a DSLR or a smartphone, as long you are close to the court, you may be able capture great shots.

These tips will help you get better shots of basketball if you have a serious interest.

The second thing you need to think about is the kind of camera you're going to use. If you want to shoot action shots, or share memorable moments with others, you need a professional grade camera.

It is also important to determine how much time you are willing to spend setting up the shot. A tripod and remote release are great options if you want to take your kids to the hoops.

You must also decide where you will store your gear. You can't expect anyone to hand you a SD card or set up shop in an arena. So you either need to pack a bag with extra batteries, cables, and SD cards or find somewhere to keep your stuff while watching the game.

To summarize, planning ahead is key to taking great photos of sporting events. You will be able to capture great images that you can enjoy for years to come.

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