The Toronto Raptors are in the NBA Finals. This phrase will never get old, and for some fans, it still hasn’t sunk in. For a quarter of a century, the much-tortured franchise has finally punched their ticket to the Promised Land.
Their reward? A date with the unstoppable Golden State Warriors who could unceremoniously send them packing.
The Raptors are the feel-good story not just of the NBA, but of the sports world in 2019. This franchise endured repeat playoff failures, cold shoulders from both the media and NBA superstars, and a tumultuous offseason which saw their beloved star player and coach jettisoned.