Last night, the Toronto Raptors made history, earning a new franchise record for wins in a season. The Raptors ended their best season ever in style with a 92-87 win against the Charlotte Hornets. The team finished at 49-33, a single game better than they managed last year. Rather than looking at the record as simply a great season for the team, it’s worth considering the feat more poetically as the turning point for the franchise.
This is the Raptors’ 20th season, which has been celebrated by bringing a myriad of former players to town. The players, including Antonio Davis and Damon Stoudamire, serve as a reminder of the franchise’s good and bad moments.