Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. Based in Toronto, they play their home games at Scotiabank Arena.
The Toronto Raptors stand as Canada’s premier basketball franchise, achieving unprecedented success culminating in their historic 2019 NBA Championship victory. Here’s a comprehensive overview of their notable achievements and records:
Major Achievements
- First and only NBA Championship (2019)
- Two Eastern Conference Finals appearances (2016, 2019)
- Seven Atlantic Division titles (2007, 2014-2016, 2018-2020)
- Record-breaking 15-game winning streak (2020) – longest in Canadian professional sports history
- Franchise-best 59-win season (2018)
Franchise Records
- Kyle Lowry holds multiple franchise records including:
- All-time leader in win shares (64.1)
- Value over replacement player (31.5)
- Triple-doubles (12 – matching all other Raptors combined)
- Three-point shots made
- Team record plus/minus differential: +2,209 with Lowry on court versus +97 off court
Notable Players
Nine players have represented the Raptors as NBA All-Stars:
- Vince Carter
- Antonio Davis
- Chris Bosh
- DeMar DeRozan
- Kyle Lowry
- Kawhi Leonard
- Pascal Siakam
- Fred VanVleet
- Scottie Barnes
Most significant contributors include Kyle Lowry, who emerged as the franchise’s most valuable player and championship cornerstone, and Kawhi Leonard, who led the team to their first NBA title.
Retired Numbers
Currently, the Raptors have not officially retired any jersey numbers, though Kyle Lowry’s #7 is widely expected to be the first number retired by the franchise.
Hall of Fame Members
Several Hall of Famers have contributed to the Raptors’ success throughout their history, though specific members are not listed in available records.
Team Growth
The franchise has experienced remarkable growth since its inception in 1995, evolving from a $125 million investment to a $1.4 billion valuation by 2018, ranking 12th in NBA franchise values. This growth reflects both their on-court success and increasing popularity in Canada and beyond.