Great start to this series…thanks! Great to see the foundation that was needed for the franchise to eventually arrive at Ibaka, VanVleet, Powell and Gasol playing out of their minds in the late spring of 2019!
I definitely remember being home and watching the Raps beat the Bulls. SkyDome was NOT a basketball venue. A shame that McGrady didn't even call them back about being interviewed, but total props to Stoudamire for showing up and being honest. Very enjoyable first part, I patiently await part 2.
I remember watching that game on TV when I was 11 years old. I thought MJ's final shot counted lol. Anyhow, we were one of the 10 teams that beat the Bulls that year when they went 72-10 🇨🇦🦖
I was about halfway up as a guest with a friend who knew I liked MJ and had tickets. My one and only MJ experience and when they say there is a buzz in the air they are being modest. The fact we won was almost unbelievable and of course we didn't know at the time the Bulls would go on to win 72 making the feat even more special.
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@@sportsnet i like the whole we will not start this with random clips and looking at the horizon Cliché whilst doing it, well played. i was around those early bad years of being a some what fan of the Raptors. from Port Hope Ontario , white kid who loved baseball, and wrestling, got into basketball for a while
Very well put together. As a fan that's been watching since the 80's and seeing the onset of the Raptors, it was great to see the making of the team. You don't realize the value of being a nationally televised team until you see something like this. As a Lakers fan, we are used to the spotlight and being on TV, but if you were from a smaller market this wasn't your reality. I remember when they started generating a buzz and of course when they eventually blew up when Vince hit the scene. Can't wait to see the next few installments. That said, I do want to say that it is disappointing to not hear from Isaiah and T-Mac. Docs that are sans key people always get a side eye from me. Why would you not want to tell your truth and establish your narrative, as opposed to leaving it up the audience to formulate an opinion of you. Makes me wonder who is involved in the production of this video to generate such a reaction.
I was 10 years old when the Raptors and Grizzlies joined the NBA. It was weird watching a basketball game in the Skydome lol. I'm grateful to have witnessed the Raptors win an NBA title in my lifetime. 🏆🦖🇨🇦 We The North!
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As a raptors fan from California I am happy how this was made if I was to play pro basketball I would love to play for the Toronto Raptors go raptors go from Sonora California
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This is excellent and comprehensive. I'm looking forward to the rest of this series. It's kinda disappointing that Isaiah Thomas and T-Mac weren't around to be interviewed. I really hope we get to see Butch Carter and some others. I'd be sad if Chuck Swirsky isn't interviewed.
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Life long fan. Booed Damon at the draft in 95..sitting in the Nose Bleeds. Man. Since that year it's been on..'19 parade was unreal!! Can't wait to watch the rest of these I wish they would've covered the 96 draft. The raps won the 1st pick, but there was a rule put in place that expansion teams couldn't win the 1st pick for a few years after becoming a franchise. Smh
@KardiFan2000 facts. I remember reading articles about playing Both AI and Damon..looking back. We should've drafted Ray Allen over Camby to sure up the backcourt. Alvin Rob was old
Appreciate Alvin's honesty, 100% facts that players didn't want to play here or Vancouver. That's just the reality. We still struggle with issues although not nearly as bad now.
Hey Sportsnet! Thanks for reliving the best moments in Raptors History! So happy to be a part of the early years of the Toronto Raptors Basketball Team from day 1! Check me out 43:23.
I'm surprised when discussing the Raptors colours they showed an SNL clip of Adam Sandler and Chris Farley from an "alternative lifestyle" beer commercial...
Damon Stoudamire cooked Steve Kerr all game. That game is a core memory for me. I was such a fan of mighty mouse fan I even had a pair of his shoes, Nike Air Flight Turbulence. I wish the Raps would go back to purple.
They would've need some vets though, so Camby would have to go and be replaced with Charles Oakley. However, I would have loved to see Stoudamire and Carter play together.
@mfjules nah trading Camby was a mistake, & they never replaced him. They could have got vets from free agency over time. But it wasn't just Camby, they started making bad moves after Thomas left. First trading DS, then Camby, then let Mcgrady go.. if they let that core grow together 5 or 6 years, they probably still don't win a championship because they were in the Kobe Shaq era, but they probably would have dominated the East division though
Hold up, is it just me or Mickeal Jordan shot it when there was 0 second. put the video to 0.25 and the ball was still in his hands, then like 3 seconds later the ball got off his hand. NWM THEY DIDNT COUNT IT sorry. Anyways good episode
I love the raps and have been here since day one , I think we have some great pieces to build with but sloppy barnes was a mistake ...I hope we trade him next year before the rest of the nba finds out this kid hit his ceiling in his 3rd year
They can build with Barnes...the problem is, they put the franchise player tag on him way too early, and RJ has since emerged as the true leader/scorer of the team. Barnes is still a good complimentary piece though.
@@vintagepimpage6049 What team are you trading Barnes to, and what type of (realistic) return are you expecting? The Raps are still rebuilding and nowhere near contending, it's not like we'd be getting some "final piece" that'll take us to the championship.
@KardiFan2000 right now he has enough delusion surrounding him that you could get a d fox or chet type piece for him , at least that way we aquire a player who actually loves basketball and not streaming on twitch for pre teen clout
@@vintagepimpage6049 No way Sacramento is giving up on Fox anytime soon...he just brought them back to the playoffs/play-in, ending a 17-year drought. I like Holmgren, but he's already injury-prone only 2-3 years into his career...don't want him.
Wtf are u talking about Damon literally dragged ymca teams to wins over established nba teams ... he was a star and a top ten pg from his rookie season on ...clearly u were born in 2005 😅
@@KardiFan2000 Raptors would have went further with a real point guard. Alvin Williams' legs were so bad he could not dunk or blow past defenders. He just passes the ball around the perimeter all day.
@@gaming1 We didn't NEED him to dunk and blow by defenders all day, what do you think Vince was for? Lol. That's not even the primary role of a PG. Alvin hit the shot that clinched the Raps first playoff series win against the Knicks, and he was a dawg on defense...put some respect on his name.
Cheap production and cheesy voice over, all that's missing is a laugh track. Making Raps franchise look like a clown show which they are outside of Kawhi and a few years of Vince and Tmac.
Great start to this series…thanks! Great to see the foundation that was needed for the franchise to eventually arrive at Ibaka, VanVleet, Powell and Gasol playing out of their minds in the late spring of 2019!
As a life long Raptors fan I just wanna say thank you to everyone involved who put this series together.
I agree❤
I definitely remember being home and watching the Raps beat the Bulls. SkyDome was NOT a basketball venue. A shame that McGrady didn't even call them back about being interviewed, but total props to Stoudamire for showing up and being honest. Very enjoyable first part, I patiently await part 2.
I remember watching that game on TV when I was 11 years old. I thought MJ's final shot counted lol. Anyhow, we were one of the 10 teams that beat the Bulls that year when they went 72-10 🇨🇦🦖
I was about halfway up as a guest with a friend who knew I liked MJ and had tickets. My one and only MJ experience and when they say there is a buzz in the air they are being modest. The fact we won was almost unbelievable and of course we didn't know at the time the Bulls would go on to win 72 making the feat even more special.
Loving all the throwback footage. Looking forward to the next ep!
Thanks for uploading it on here as well. Was a lot better of a watch without all the TV commercials.
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I still love the original Raptors logo and jerseys. Very 90's but I still love them. I don't regret buying a M&N authentic 99 Carter jersey.
Really well done - looking forward to the rest of the series
great first ep
Glad you liked it! 🔥
@@sportsnet i like the whole we will not start this with random clips and looking at the horizon Cliché whilst doing it, well played. i was around those early bad years of being a some what fan of the Raptors. from Port Hope Ontario , white kid who loved baseball, and wrestling, got into basketball for a while
Raptors definitely the team with the most drip and style. Drake made it look pretty cool as well
Very well put together. As a fan that's been watching since the 80's and seeing the onset of the Raptors, it was great to see the making of the team. You don't realize the value of being a nationally televised team until you see something like this. As a Lakers fan, we are used to the spotlight and being on TV, but if you were from a smaller market this wasn't your reality. I remember when they started generating a buzz and of course when they eventually blew up when Vince hit the scene. Can't wait to see the next few installments. That said, I do want to say that it is disappointing to not hear from Isaiah and T-Mac. Docs that are sans key people always get a side eye from me. Why would you not want to tell your truth and establish your narrative, as opposed to leaving it up the audience to formulate an opinion of you. Makes me wonder who is involved in the production of this video to generate such a reaction.
Not a Raptor's fan but this was a great watch, looking forward to episode 2.
@soulow_one who is your team
We the North from Australia, and choosing the Toronto Raptors was one of the best decisions of my life!
Well done. Best docuseries I've seen ever.
I was 10 years old when the Raptors and Grizzlies joined the NBA. It was weird watching a basketball game in the Skydome lol. I'm grateful to have witnessed the Raptors win an NBA title in my lifetime. 🏆🦖🇨🇦 We The North!
Can't wait for part 2!
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I love this!!! ♥️
The commentary is amazing 👌
As a raptors fan from California I am happy how this was made if I was to play pro basketball I would love to play for the Toronto Raptors go raptors go from Sonora California
That's dope. How long have you been a Raps fan?
This is a great documentary, especially with the Toronto Tempo starting play in the WNBA in 2026.
I’m glad you mentioned this because I wasn’t aware but that’s awesome that Toronto is getting a WNBA franchise.
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Zeke definitely knows talent
This is excellent and comprehensive. I'm looking forward to the rest of this series. It's kinda disappointing that Isaiah Thomas and T-Mac weren't around to be interviewed. I really hope we get to see Butch Carter and some others. I'd be sad if Chuck Swirsky isn't interviewed.
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Great First episode I Cannot wait for the next one
a splendid trip down memory lane
After watching this documentary I'm thinking Steve Kerr got punched in the face by Michael Jordan the very next practice after this game😂😂😂
That Cap they gave to I.T.... immaculate!!
90's baby here so gatdamn, it's always a great feeling seeing the upbringing of my Raptors!😤🍻🍺
Life long fan. Booed Damon at the draft in 95..sitting in the Nose Bleeds. Man. Since that year it's been on..'19 parade was unreal!! Can't wait to watch the rest of these
I wish they would've covered the 96 draft. The raps won the 1st pick, but there was a rule put in place that expansion teams couldn't win the 1st pick for a few years after becoming a franchise. Smh
Crazy! The Raps could've had A.I. ...the NBA really did their best to ruin the Raptors early on.
@KardiFan2000 facts. I remember reading articles about playing Both AI and Damon..looking back. We should've drafted Ray Allen over Camby to sure up the backcourt. Alvin Rob was old
i was at that game! Pure magic baby
Glad they went with the red raptor. The lime green version reminded me of Reptar
Was a good documentary 🏀🔥
To this day toronto still has the best logo in the NBA 💯💯💯
Amazing 🦖
Thanks for watching! 🦖
18:21 Glad the Accounting Guy from Price Chopper made it to the game
HBO quality right here
Great episode, can’t wait until late January for next episode though.
i lived through all of this
Brilliant intro
Can't wait for the championship chapter....
Appreciate Alvin's honesty, 100% facts that players didn't want to play here or Vancouver. That's just the reality. We still struggle with issues although not nearly as bad now.
This. 🔥
Sickkk
Hey Sportsnet! Thanks for reliving the best moments in Raptors History! So happy to be a part of the early years of the Toronto Raptors Basketball Team from day 1! Check me out 43:23.
Alvin Williams is a top 5 raptor pg of all time
19:45 "the Bulls were chasing history, we were chasing nothing!" 😂
I remember hating the name, but it was my city and I had love for the game.
OMG!!! Thank god we avoided lime green! 🤮
I'm surprised when discussing the Raptors colours they showed an SNL clip of Adam Sandler and Chris Farley from an "alternative lifestyle" beer commercial...
When is part 2 dropping?
Where's part 2?
Damon Stoudamire cooked Steve Kerr all game. That game is a core memory for me. I was such a fan of mighty mouse fan I even had a pair of his shoes, Nike Air Flight Turbulence. I wish the Raps would go back to purple.
when is part 2?
When is episode 2????❤
🏀🔥🔥
Raptors first few drafts could have pushed for a championship if they kept Thomas & his picks.
95 Stoudamire
96 Camby
97 Mcgrady
98 Carter 🤦🏿
They would've need some vets though, so Camby would have to go and be replaced with Charles Oakley. However, I would have loved to see Stoudamire and Carter play together.
@mfjules nah trading Camby was a mistake, & they never replaced him. They could have got vets from free agency over time. But it wasn't just Camby, they started making bad moves after Thomas left. First trading DS, then Camby, then let Mcgrady go.. if they let that core grow together 5 or 6 years, they probably still don't win a championship because they were in the Kobe Shaq era, but they probably would have dominated the East division though
Hold up, is it just me or Mickeal Jordan shot it when there was 0 second. put the video to 0.25 and the ball was still in his hands, then like 3 seconds later the ball got off his hand. NWM THEY DIDNT COUNT IT sorry. Anyways good episode
Never a raptors fan but great film
Wow
January 29th??? Are you filming the next episode or just holding onto it? 😂
[3:46] if we ever need another logo, could we please use some of these, instead of the the normal ball with the claw marks
Haven't seen the face of John Gallaghar in forever
i trust the guy that drafted T MAC
Man how dare you leave us wait 1 month for the 2nd episode?????? What about human rights!!!!
Lol sorry!
Who ever hired Rob Babcock should never be in sports.
RIP Vancouver Grizzlies
Doesn't the name below them in the fan poll have more votes? 3 minutes in.
I love the raps and have been here since day one , I think we have some great pieces to build with but sloppy barnes was a mistake ...I hope we trade him next year before the rest of the nba finds out this kid hit his ceiling in his 3rd year
They can build with Barnes...the problem is, they put the franchise player tag on him way too early, and RJ has since emerged as the true leader/scorer of the team. Barnes is still a good complimentary piece though.
@KardiFan2000 but we pay him as a number one ...hence trading him makes sense
@@vintagepimpage6049 What team are you trading Barnes to, and what type of (realistic) return are you expecting? The Raps are still rebuilding and nowhere near contending, it's not like we'd be getting some "final piece" that'll take us to the championship.
@KardiFan2000 right now he has enough delusion surrounding him that you could get a d fox or chet type piece for him , at least that way we aquire a player who actually loves basketball and not streaming on twitch for pre teen clout
@@vintagepimpage6049 No way Sacramento is giving up on Fox anytime soon...he just brought them back to the playoffs/play-in, ending a 17-year drought. I like Holmgren, but he's already injury-prone only 2-3 years into his career...don't want him.
The purple and white with pinstripes look way better than the rhe current ugly
I remember in 95, teenager me, tried so hard to steal Toronto Raptors poster from TTC train, but never had the balls to do it 🤣
3:14 “raptors was the clear winner” yet the terriers have more votes 😂
Nuggets were trying to relocate to Toronto?!
they were in financial trouble in Denver at the time. Also Cleveland almost moved to Toronto in the early 80's
What an alternate timeline that would have been 🤯
the NBA picked the wrong ownership group to give an expansion franchise to and led to chaos for many years way to go David Stern
It's sports bro, nothing's written in stone.
yet ppl don't realize their first franchise pick was Bj Armstrong
The classic Raptors' jersey is ironic.
Crazy how we did t draft 1
I missed David Stern. He fixed everything with a smile on his face… he could be tough on the owners, but look what it got the owners $$$$$.
idk why they're bringing up old memories but the "sky dome" smh smh. Damon was just an ok player
Wtf are u talking about Damon literally dragged ymca teams to wins over established nba teams ... he was a star and a top ten pg from his rookie season on ...clearly u were born in 2005 😅
Okay player don’t win ROY.
avg player on Portland. Easy being a good player on a bad team.
@MrGlider-002 He played his role in that Portland system. That's like saying Kevin Love was average when he went to the Cavs.
@@asero021584 played his role, no need to over glorify it. Kind of annoying under the circumstances.
Salami and cheeeeeese
Onions baby onions!
Wow boy does Richard Peddie suck. Isiah didn't deserve this sportsnet. Once again you guys trying to make the Raptors look like a joke.
Didn't deserve what? They gave him an opportunity to give his side in this documentary, and he turned them down.
Should’ve traded Damon for Sam Cassell
The trade for Alvin worked out, he was a key addition to those playoff teams during the VC era.
@@KardiFan2000 Raptors would have went further with a real point guard. Alvin Williams' legs were so bad he could not dunk or blow past defenders. He just passes the ball around the perimeter all day.
@@gaming1 We didn't NEED him to dunk and blow by defenders all day, what do you think Vince was for? Lol. That's not even the primary role of a PG. Alvin hit the shot that clinched the Raps first playoff series win against the Knicks, and he was a dawg on defense...put some respect on his name.
@@KardiFan2000 a point guard that can't drive to the hoop past a set defense and score a layup is a huge liability.
How much pull does sportnet have if they can’t get interviews with key people 30 years after the fact.
Please fire coach Darko....Masai & Bobby... for the sake of Raps franchise's future.... smh
Doug Smith has not aged well
Why is this on here i thought this was a hockey page
Cheap production and cheesy voice over, all that's missing is a laugh track. Making Raps franchise look like a clown show which they are outside of Kawhi and a few years of Vince and Tmac.
This confirmed so much about what people thought of Isaiah Thomas and how he really wasn't a good thing