Everyone loves nostalgia. Nostalgia is why Stranger Things is such a hit, why shows like Fuller House are on Netflix, and why Disney makes a “live-action remake” every other month (did we really need Lady and the Tramp remake). The Toronto Raptors are betting on nostalgia.
When the Toronto Raptors were first introduced, many laughed at the team name and design. Thought of as a part-time dinosaur blip due to the popularity of Jurassic Park, “Raptors” was far from conventional. To then pair it with purple, of all colors, the franchise was taking a risk. Out of that risk, the Barney Uniforms were born.