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 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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