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TIMELINE OF THE RAPTORS CHAMPIONSHIP
A FUN LITTLE THREAD
A FUN LITTLE THREAD
May 11th 2018:
Dwayne Casey is fired, marking the end of an era for the raptors most successful Head coach after being swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers twice in a row in the second round, He was Head Coach for 7 years in Toronto with a record of 320-238
Dwayne Casey is fired, marking the end of an era for the raptors most successful Head coach after being swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers twice in a row in the second round, He was Head Coach for 7 years in Toronto with a record of 320-238
June 14th 2018:
Nick Nurse is Hired as the new head coach of the Toronto Raptors, He served as assistant coach for the raptors for 5 years
Nick Nurse is Hired as the new head coach of the Toronto Raptors, He served as assistant coach for the raptors for 5 years
July 18th 2018:
At 8:58 am, Woj tweets a blockbuster trade, sending Fan favourite of the Raptors Demar Derozan, Jakob Poeltl and a 2018 FRP to the San Antonio Spurs for Superstar and 2x DPOY Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green
At 8:58 am, Woj tweets a blockbuster trade, sending Fan favourite of the Raptors Demar Derozan, Jakob Poeltl and a 2018 FRP to the San Antonio Spurs for Superstar and 2x DPOY Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green
July 20th 2018:
The KLAW has arrived in Toronto, receiving mixed reactions from fans, for trading away a fan favourite in turn for a possible 1 year rental who's health was in serious question
The KLAW has arrived in Toronto, receiving mixed reactions from fans, for trading away a fan favourite in turn for a possible 1 year rental who's health was in serious question
September 24th 2018:
Kawhi Leonard is introduced as a raptor and the infamous "Im a fun guy laugh" becomes a meme all over social media
Kawhi Leonard is introduced as a raptor and the infamous "Im a fun guy laugh" becomes a meme all over social media
October 29th 2018:
After an impressive start to the season 6-0 start beating teams by an average of 10.8 point, the raptors fall to the Milwaukee Bucks, but early signs show this team has been gelling well
After an impressive start to the season 6-0 start beating teams by an average of 10.8 point, the raptors fall to the Milwaukee Bucks, but early signs show this team has been gelling well
November 29th 2018:
One of the best regular season games of the season, a meeting between the Raptors and the Warriors and a possible finals preview, the game went to 2OT with the raptors edging out the win with a final score of 131-128, KD dropping 51 points and Kawhi with 37
One of the best regular season games of the season, a meeting between the Raptors and the Warriors and a possible finals preview, the game went to 2OT with the raptors edging out the win with a final score of 131-128, KD dropping 51 points and Kawhi with 37
January 3rd 2019:
First meeting between the raptors and Spurs since the big trade, Kawhi met by boos and Derozan dropping his first triple double against his old team
First meeting between the raptors and Spurs since the big trade, Kawhi met by boos and Derozan dropping his first triple double against his old team
February 7th 2019:
Ujiri pulls the trigger on another massive deal, acquiring all star and DPOY center Marc Gasol, for another fan favorite in Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, CJ Miles and a 2024 second round pick
Ujiri pulls the trigger on another massive deal, acquiring all star and DPOY center Marc Gasol, for another fan favorite in Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, CJ Miles and a 2024 second round pick
February 13th 2019:
Pascal Siakam the surprise breakout for the raptors continued his amazing form and grows his case for MIP by dropping 44 points against the Washington Wizards
Pascal Siakam the surprise breakout for the raptors continued his amazing form and grows his case for MIP by dropping 44 points against the Washington Wizards
February 17th 2019:
Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry play in the 2019 NBA all-star game, this makes the 4th year in a row where 2 raptors were selected for an all star game
Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry play in the 2019 NBA all-star game, this makes the 4th year in a row where 2 raptors were selected for an all star game
April 9th 2019:
Raptors play their final regular season game at Minnesota against the timberwolves, and finished with a record of 58-24, second best record in franchise history
Raptors play their final regular season game at Minnesota against the timberwolves, and finished with a record of 58-24, second best record in franchise history
April 13th 2019:
Game 1 on the 1st round vs the magic, the favorites raptors lose by a score of 113-109, with Lowry dropping a whopping 0 points, and social media goes crazy
Game 1 on the 1st round vs the magic, the favorites raptors lose by a score of 113-109, with Lowry dropping a whopping 0 points, and social media goes crazy
April 23rd 2019:
Raptors however rally back and win four in a row to win the series 4-1, and advance to the second round to face the Philadelphia 76ers
Raptors however rally back and win four in a row to win the series 4-1, and advance to the second round to face the Philadelphia 76ers
May 5th 2019:
Raptors at Philly, down 2-1 in the series in a must win, with Kawhi hitting a clutch three in the final minute, scoring 39 points in that game and the raptors win that game by a score of 101-96
Raptors at Philly, down 2-1 in the series in a must win, with Kawhi hitting a clutch three in the final minute, scoring 39 points in that game and the raptors win that game by a score of 101-96
May 12th 2019:
THE SHOT
In game 7 vs 76ers, Kawhi Leonard hits arguably the greatest shot in NBA history, the shot also goes down as arguably the greatest moment in Canadian sports history, and the raps go on to face the bucks in the ECF
THE SHOT
In game 7 vs 76ers, Kawhi Leonard hits arguably the greatest shot in NBA history, the shot also goes down as arguably the greatest moment in Canadian sports history, and the raps go on to face the bucks in the ECF
May 19th 2019:
The raptors after falling to the bucks 2-0 in the series, edge out the win in a must-win scenario by a score of 118-113 in a game that went to 2OT
The raptors after falling to the bucks 2-0 in the series, edge out the win in a must-win scenario by a score of 118-113 in a game that went to 2OT
May 23rd 2019:
Raptors pull of an amazing win in game 5 @ Milwaukee, with Fred putting up an amazing performance, and the raps are on perfect position to go to the NBA finals going back to Toronto with a 3-2 series lead
Raptors pull of an amazing win in game 5 @ Milwaukee, with Fred putting up an amazing performance, and the raps are on perfect position to go to the NBA finals going back to Toronto with a 3-2 series lead
May 25th 2019:
The Toronto Raptors advance to the franchises first ever NBA finals, winning the game by a score of 100-94, becoming only the 27th team in NBA history to come back from a 2-0 series deficit and win, now facing the defending champs the Golden state warriors
The Toronto Raptors advance to the franchises first ever NBA finals, winning the game by a score of 100-94, becoming only the 27th team in NBA history to come back from a 2-0 series deficit and win, now facing the defending champs the Golden state warriors
May 30th 2019:
Raptors get their first ever win in the NBA finals, winning the game by a score of 118-109, with Siakam leading the way dropping 32-5-8 on 82/67/100 shooting splits!
Raptors get their first ever win in the NBA finals, winning the game by a score of 118-109, with Siakam leading the way dropping 32-5-8 on 82/67/100 shooting splits!
June 10th 2019:
The raptors after impressive win at Golden state and up in the series 3-1, lose in a thrilling game to the warriors at home by a final score of 105-106, KD who made his return unfortunately was ruled out of the series after tearing his Achilles
The raptors after impressive win at Golden state and up in the series 3-1, lose in a thrilling game to the warriors at home by a final score of 105-106, KD who made his return unfortunately was ruled out of the series after tearing his Achilles
June 13th 2019:
CANADA THE NBA TITTLE IS YOURS
In a must win for both teams, final game ever at oracle arena, raps up 3-2 in the series, clinch the win and grab the franchises first ever NBA championship, with Kawhi winning Finals MVP avging 28/10/4
CANADA THE NBA TITTLE IS YOURS
In a must win for both teams, final game ever at oracle arena, raps up 3-2 in the series, clinch the win and grab the franchises first ever NBA championship, with Kawhi winning Finals MVP avging 28/10/4
June 17th 2019:
Raptors parade in Toronto, an estimated 2 million show up from all around the country, An amazing day in which Kawhi gets the last laugh on all the haters and doubters
Raptors parade in Toronto, an estimated 2 million show up from all around the country, An amazing day in which Kawhi gets the last laugh on all the haters and doubters
October 22nd 2019:
Season opener, raptors have their ring night with the raptors players receiving their rings and the banner going up in the rafters officially cementing their place in NBA history
Season opener, raptors have their ring night with the raptors players receiving their rings and the banner going up in the rafters officially cementing their place in NBA history
