Toronto Raptors Codexery
An unofficial fan history of Toronto Raptors — its eras, legends, honours, iconic matches, and rivalries.
Club History
Nick Nurse · Andrea Bargnani · Isiah Thomas · Larry Tanenbaum · Kyle Lowry · Vince Carter · Chris Bosh · The Tracy McGrady Trade · The Samuel L. Jackson Era · The 2007 Eastern Conference Finals Run · The DeMar DeRozan Breakout · Vince Carter's Leap to Stardom · The 2019 NBA Championship Run · The Pascal Siakam Era · TD Coliseum · Rogers Centre · Kobe Bryant's 81-point game
Legendary Players
Pascal Siakam · Jonas Valančiūnas · Cory Joseph · Emeka Okafor · Hedo Türkoğlu · T.J. Ford · Kawhi Leonard · Fred VanVleet · DeMar DeRozan · Tracy McGrady · Jermaine O'Neal · Serge Ibaka · Hedo Turkoglu · Jonas Valanciunas · Morris Peterson
Honours & Records
Kawhi Leonard Finals MVP 2019 · First Canadian NBA Franchise 1995 · Vince Carter 2000 Slam Dunk Champion · Vince Carter 76 Points vs Warriors · Kyle Lowry Franchise Assists Record · Kyle Lowry Franchise Three-Pointers Record · 2006-07 Atlantic Division Title · 2005-06 Atlantic Division Title · 2000-01 Atlantic Division Title · 2019 Eastern Conference Champions · 2019 Eastern Conference Finals Victory vs. Milwaukee Bucks · Chris Bosh 2007 NBA All-Star Selection · Kawhi Leonard 2019 NBA Finals MVP · 2019 NBA Championship · Pascal Siakam 2018-19 Eastern Conference Player of the Month (March) · All-Time Leading Scorer: Vince Carter · Vince Carter 2000 Slam Dunk Contest Champion · All-Time Rebounds Leader: Chris Bosh · First African-Canadian Team to Win NBA Championship · Dwight Howard 2016-17 Defensive Player of the Year Candidate
Iconic Matches
Raptors vs Pistons 2004 Semifinals G7 · Raptors First Win vs Pacers 1995 · DeMar DeRozan vs Celtics 2013 Playoffs · Vince Carter vs Knicks 2002 Playoffs · Kawhi Leonard vs Rockets 2017 Playoffs · Raptors vs Bucks 2019 Semifinals G6 · Kyle Lowry vs Pacers 2019 Playoffs · Raptors vs Warriors 2018 Semifinals G5 · Game 7 vs Warriors (2019 Finals) · Kawhi Leonard Block on Curry (Game 6) · Game 5 vs Bucks (2019 ECF) · Vince Carter 51 Points vs Grizzlies (2004) · Pascal Siakam 36 Points vs Bucks (2019) · Chris Bosh Block on Pierce (2010 Semis) · DeMar DeRozan 58 Points vs Rockets (2017) · Vince Carter 45 Points vs Knicks (2003) · The Death Lineup Debut (2018-19) · Vince Carter Return to Toronto (2014) · First Franchise Win vs Pacers (1995) · Raptors First Eastern Conference Finals (2019) · Championship Banner Raising Ceremony (2019)
Great Rivalries
Raptors vs Celtics · Raptors vs Bucks · Philadelphia 76ers · Boston Celtics · Milwaukee Bucks · Detroit Pistons · New York Knicks · Cleveland Cavaliers · Indiana Pacers · Utah Jazz · Golden State Warriors · Atlanta Hawks
Stadium & Culture
The 6ix Identity · Scotiabank Arena · Air Canada Centre · The Raptor Mascot · 2019 Championship Parade · Finals Game 6 Victory · Kyle Lowry Captaincy · Chris Bosh Tenure · Raptors Rising Anthem · Raptors Nation · Kawhi Leonard Championship · Vince Carter Legacy · The North Slogan · Mike Miraldi · Hershey Centre