For the better part of a decade, Toronto Raptors fans have grown comfortable with the idea of watching one of the most consistently successful franchises in the NBA.
Forget about the continued discrediting of Toronto’s 2019 championship or the perceived slights from basketball fans who seem content with pretending there isn’t a team in Canada. These bad-faith arguments and disingenuous opinions can’t take away from the 50-win seasons, a championship banner hanging at Scotiabank Arena, and an organization that has transformed from an afterthought to one of the most respected franchises in the league. Take a look around at the other 29 teams.