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 In 2018–19, Kawhi Leonard was traded to Toronto and led the team to its first NBA championship.[([[https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-raptors-traded-for-an-mvp-and-it-got-them-over-the-championship-hump/|fivethirtyeight]])]
+===== The Shot Heard Around Canada =====
+Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer-beater in Game 7 vs. the Sixers (2019) was the first Game 7 buzzer-beater in NBA history.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2835937-kawhi-leonard-says-historic-game-7-buzzer-beater-vs-76ers-was-a-blessing|bleacherreport]])]
+===== First NBA Title =====
+The Raptors won the NBA Championship in 2019, defeating the Golden State Warriors in 6 games.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401134820/raptors-warriors|espn]])]
+===== Finals MVP =====
+Kawhi Leonard was named 2019 NBA Finals MVP for his heroic performance.[([[https://www.slamonline.com/news/nba/kawhi-leonard-named-2019-finals-mvp/|slamonline]])]
+===== International Fans =====
+Toronto has one of the largest global fanbases due to its diverse population and Canada's national support.[([[https://www.quora.com/Do-the-Raptors-have-the-most-fans-because-they-are-the-only-Canadian-NBA-team|quora]])]
+===== "Jurassic Park" Fan Zone =====
+Fans gather outside Scotiabank Arena in a designated area called Jurassic Park to watch games together.[([[https://renkus-heinz.com/fans-outside-scotiabank-arena-still-immersed-in-game-day-action-thanks-to-renkus-heinz-iclive-x-series-loudspeakers/|renkus-heinz]])]
+===== Multicultural Roster =====
+The Raptors are known for having one of the most internationally diverse rosters in the NBA.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/pd15l8/why_is_the_raptors_fan_base_so_large_passionate/|reddit]])]
+===== Ujiri the Architect =====
+Team President Masai Ujiri is widely credited with building Toronto into a championship team.[([[https://www.businessinsider.com/how-masai-ujiri-built-the-toronto-raptors-2019-8|businessinsider]])]
+===== G-League Success =====
+The Raptors 905 (their G-League affiliate) won the G-League Championship in 2017.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md25VQncGLk|youtube]])]
+===== Pascal’s Rise =====
+Pascal Siakam, a late first-round pick, won Most Improved Player in 2019 and became an All-Star.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1377840/2019/11/14/hollinger-pascal-siakam-won-the-most-improved-player-award-then-he-really-started-getting-better-heres-how/|nytimes]])]
+===== Coach of the Year =====
+Nick Nurse won NBA Coach of the Year in 2020.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/toronto-raptors-nick-nurse-wins-nba-coach-of-the-year-award-190359208.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Canadian Talent =====
+Toronto has been instrumental in inspiring a boom in Canadian basketball talent, including NBA stars like Jamal Murray and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.[([[https://sportlaw.ca/the-rise-of-basketball-in-canada-2016-2024/|sportlaw]])]
+===== Historic Comeback =====
+In 2016, the Raptors reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.[([[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/may/27/cleveland-cavaliers-toronto-raptors-eastern-conference-finals|theguardian]])]
+===== Rivalry with the Nets =====
+The Raptors and Brooklyn Nets have developed a low-key rivalry, meeting in multiple intense playoff matchups.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/raptors-vs-nets-torontos-suffocating-defense-caris-leverts-emergence-among-things-to-watch-in-series/|cbssports]])]
+===== COVID Relocation =====
+During the 2020–21 season, due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the Raptors played home games in Tampa, Florida.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/raptors-to-finish-2020-21-season-in-tampa|nba]])]
+===== Fred VanVleet’s Record =====
+Fred VanVleet scored a franchise-record 54 points in a game against the Orlando Magic in 2021.[([[https://www.rrstar.com/story/sports/2021/02/02/fred-vanvleet-scores-career-high-franchise-record-54-raptors-win-over-orlando/4366791001/|rrstar]])]
+===== Canadian Captain =====
+In 2022, Chris Boucher became one of the few Canadians to play a major role on the team.[([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/canadians-in-the-nba-roundup-how-raptors-chris-boucher-embraced-being-a-role-player/|sportsnet]])]
+===== NBA’s First African President =====
+Masai Ujiri was the first African-born executive to become president of an NBA team.[([[https://elevate.ca/speakers/masai-ujiri/|elevate]])]
+===== Maple Leaf Makeover =====
+The Raptors’ "City Edition" jerseys often feature nods to Canada—like gold OVO themes or “North” across the chest.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2018/11/27/nba-jerseys-ranking-history|si]])]
+===== OVO Collaboration =====
+Drake’s OVO brand has designed special jerseys and collaborated on merchandise with the team.[([[https://sportmanagementhub.com/toronto-raptors-ovo-drake-history-logo-merch-uniforms/|sportmanagementhub]])]
+===== Defensive Dominance =====
+Toronto was one of the top defensive teams during their 2019 championship run.[([[https://www.raptorshq.com/2019/6/15/18680160/2019-nba-championship-toronto-raptors-four-lucky-breaks|raptorshq]])]
+===== Undrafted Gem =====
+Fred VanVleet went from undrafted to NBA All-Star in 2022—an inspirational story for many.[([[https://tipofthetower.com/2022/02/06/toronto-raptors-fred-vanvleet-all-star-star-game/|tipofthetower]])]
+===== Basketball Without Borders =====
+Masai Ujiri is the founder of Giants of Africa, a program that develops basketball talent in Africa.[([[https://giantsofafrica.org/|giantsofafrica]])]
+===== Retired Numbers =====
+The Raptors have yet to officially retire any jersey numbers, but Vince Carter’s No. 15 is widely expected to be first.[([[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-former-star-vince-carter-to-become-first-raptor-to-have-number-retired/|theglobeandmail]])]
+===== Inaugural Game =====
+Toronto won their first ever NBA game, defeating the New Jersey Nets on November 3, 1995.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/toronto-raptors/news/toronto-raptors-first-ever-nba-game-1995-new-jersey-nets/vpgrj2brveqw1bt5486ejm6vl|sportingnews]])]
+===== Record Attendance =====
+Toronto has one of the highest average attendances in the NBA, regularly filling Scotiabank Arena.[([[https://raptorsrapture.com/2019/01/06/toronto-raptors-math-december/|raptorsrapture]])]
+===== Unique Mascot =====
+The Raptors' mascot, simply named The Raptor, is one of the most beloved and entertaining in the league.[([[https://www.whiteclouds.com/blog/flight-of-the-raptor-how-torontos-mascot-soars-above-the-rest/|whiteclouds]])]
+===== First All-Star Game Host =====
+Toronto hosted its first NBA All-Star Weekend in 2016—the first time it was held outside the U.S.[([[https://www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com/News-Center/Business-Exclusives/Canadian-Connection/2013/Toronto-To-Host-NBA-All-Star-2016.aspx|blackmeetingsandtourism]])]
+===== Drake’s Courtside Presence =====
+Drake is often seen courtside and has even received warnings from the NBA for his animated antics.[([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/report-nba-spoke-raptors-drakes-courtside-antics/|sportsnet]])]
+===== Team Colors =====
+The original team colors were purple, red, black, and silver—they’ve since shifted toward black and gold in OVO-themed branding.[([[https://www.andyedge.com/articles/raptors-logo|andyedge]])]
+===== Still Evolving =====
+Despite being one of the newer NBA franchises, the Raptors have already built a legacy of excellence, resilience, and global reach.[([[https://thewire.signingdaysports.com/articles/how-the-toronto-raptors-changed-the-game-in-canadian-sports/|thewire]])]

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