For the first time in #history, 2019 saw the NBA Championship won by a team based outside of the United States. The Toronto Raptors would become the first Canadian team to win the NBA Championship, beating out the Golden State Warriors 4-2 in the final series. Founded in 1995 as part of the NBA expansion into Canada, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, by the 2001-2002 season the Toronto Raptors would become the only Canadian-based team in the NBA. Despite struggling in their early years, the Ra

2.9K views · 24 reactions | #OTD in 1994, the Toronto Raptors unveiled their team name and logo  Do you have any original Raptors gear? Share your pics below!  MORE: www.cbc.ca/archives/entry/the-toronto-raptors-are-born | CBC Sports | Facebook