What exactly is a Raptor anyway? Toronto Raptor Team History

It's been 65 million years since dinosaurs last roamed the earth, but it has only been 27 years that the NBA Raptors have been playing in the NBA. Their first season in the NBA was in 1995. Have you been following them since their beginning? How much do you know about the first non-American team to win an NBA title?

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What exactly is a Raptor anyway? Toronto Raptor Team History

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Where did the Raptors play many of their home games during the covid pandemic?

Over 200 behind Kyle Lowry, who is 2nd all time in team history in steals?

Which of the following players is NOT in the top 4 all time team rebounders?

Who has the Raptors record for the most offensive rebounds during a season?

Who had the most blocks in a season?

In their 6th and 7th seasons, the Raptors went 1-2 in the playoffs under what legendary coach?

Over 700 behind Kyle Lowry, who is 2nd all time in team history for successful 3 point shots?

Who had the most points in a season?

Who has the Raptors record for the most defensive rebounds during a season?

From the 2013-14 season to the 2019-20 season, how many times did the Raptors win their division?

How many seasons did Vince Carter play with Toronto and how many did he play in total?

What stadium did the Raptors play in during their 1st season in Toronto in 1995?

What Toronto fan has only missed 1 game in team history?

Other than Vince Carter, who also once scored 51 points in a game for Toronto?

How many seasons did it take the Raptors to make the playoffs for the 1st time?

Starting in the 2015-16 season, how many seasons in a row did the Raptors win over 50 games?

What former Raptor played the most games for them in team history?

What amazing feat did the Raptors accomplish during their 1st season?

Who was the Raptors 1st overall draft pick in team history?

Who was their 1st Head Coach?

Demar Derozan has the most single points in game in team history. How many did he score?

Who once scored 81 points in a victory over Toronto?

Who has coached the Raptors for the most seasons?

What NBA Hall of Famer was part of the Raptors original management team?

Which former Raptor won an NBA title with Lebron James playing in Miami?

What one-time Toronto fan favourite was nicknamed 'The Junkyard Dog'?

In their 82 game 1st season, how many games did they win?

Who is the all time career leader in free throw %?

For how many seasons did NBA allstars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady play together in Toronto?

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