The Raptors are now part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Their home court is located at the Scotiabank Arena, formerly known as the Air Canada Centre, which can accommodate 19,800 people. Although the Raptors have a relatively short history, they have quickly become one of the most competitive teams in the East since joining the NBA.
On June 14, 2019, the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 4-2 in the NBA Finals and won the first championship trophy in team history. This is also the first time in NBA history that a team outside the United States has won the championship trophy. This achievement is not only the pride of the Raptors, but also a major breakthrough for Canada, triggering a nationwide carnival.
Representative players include Vince Carter, Chris Bosh and Kyle Lowry. Among them, Kyle Lowry won the NBA championship with the Raptors in the 2018-2019 season and was selected to the All-Star team many times. In addition, the Raptors retired Vince Carter's jersey on April 9, 2024, which is the first time in the history of the Raptors to retire a player's jersey.
The Toronto Raptors have not only achieved remarkable results on the court, but also enjoy a high reputation and influence among basketball fans in Canada and even around the world.
