The Untold Story of the Toronto Raptors: From 1995 Expansion Team to 2019 NBA Champions

[@jamestroy6044]

This was an amazing video to watch! As a life long Raptors fan, you perfectly encapsulated the struggles and successes of this franchise. High quality content. Thank you, you deserve way more subscribers.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

James, thank you brother! You have no idea how much that means. I'm glad you enjoyed it ✊

[@jaerockchalk3216]

yeah hell of a job putting this together thanks so much cant get enough raptors content now they outta the bubble. Thanks so much for the work you put into this ! Cheers!

[@sethrotull1]

Agreed 🇨🇦

[@Stevesairo]

​@@ondeckmedia5190 rrhrrhhhtrhrhrrhhhhrhrhhgrhhhhrhhhf rrvfr hrhrrhhr rrjgh9up😮🎉

[@antwonfran]

You can't make a video on the Raptors playoff run without mentioning the MVP.... Fred Van Vleet Jr. Without his timely birth, none of this would have been possible.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

antwonfran The real MVP 🐐

[@kjeezy2990]

Facts. Freddy need to get his girl pregnant again for Orlando

[@marshallbeck9101]

The raps are locked in man, got to Orlando early nobody with the virus, were focused, very mature team I like our chances

[@devinkline2543]

The Freddy roar! Clutch

[@Justfrank_0]

Man I remember that being a thing HAHAHAH

[@k00la1d]

high key still miss demar. got a pic with him one day while i was working downtown toronto and he was so humble man.

[@2kelite_nbw526]

I don't hes a playoff choker

[@ondeckmedia5190]

I can't say enough about Demar and what he did for Toronto. I wish more than anything he got a ring too. If anyone deserves it, it's him. Thanks for the comment, and I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@2kelite_nbw526]

@@ondeckmedia5190 dude kawhi did what demar couldent do in 9 years in just one year

[@yvngflame4069]

I don’t

[@russellking7769]

Fucking good vid man

[@gavingomes2154]

Bro we’re Canadian. When KD was walking off the floor you can clearly see the raptors fans clapping because he was okay to get up. Have you ever watched what people do when someone starts walking off. It’s called respect. Learn some of it.

[@justinlau6412]

also i am sure any other fanbase would have been happy for just a split second. just being in the moment and that atmosphere takes you away from how you should really feel towards humanity. we clapped afterwards and that was good

[@jayallday_]

I was at that game, half the fans were cheering and it was messed up. KD clearly tore his achilles and some fake fans didn't realize it. Felt embarrassing to be there for a moment.

[@Rooz247]

@@jayallday_ we also had a fast break what is messed up is KD played a game in which he shouldn't have, no doctor actually cleared him GSW should be sued as an organization

[@michael02munrolm29]

It’s because Kevin Durant fell and it also look like we had a fast break point opportunity anybody that wasn’t standing 10 m within KD would’ve assumed fast break point. Nobody had a game whatever clap to somebody getting injured even if it’s the biggest rival

[@sukhi2554]

Jay Chang we were cheering because he got back up. Although SOME were being disrespectful but most were cheering for kd because he got back up

[@ricardomatthews9288]

When Kyrie Irving went down when the Warriors won their first championship the oracle fans were cheering too. It like the pot calling the kettle black.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Ricardo Matthews I agree with you 100 percent. Never the right thing to do, and it happens more than we think.

[@ComboBreakerHD]

I don't like how TO fans were framed when that happened. There's a lot of nuance which happened. It was never about cheering an injury. This is a team which was on the cusp of making history, for a city thirsting for any form of success, in a climate where every newscaster and pundit had the Warriors in 6. They weren't cheering the injury - they were cheering that something was going their way. And it's not like Durant's leg was twisted up like a pretzel, even I didn't quite know what had gone down. He didn't look in pain, he just hobbled and sat on the sidelines. But when we knew it was serious, there was no cheering.................

[@TalentedTenth]

@@ComboBreakerHD exactly. perfectly said.

[@thegagz]

ComboBreakerHD thank you, well put. Even KD said this when ibaka had him on his show. Context is important here. That playoff run last year was so special for the city, I mean every single minute of the nba finals was like crack to raptors fans lol. It really was mayhem and KD said it was like a college atmosphere. Fans were gonna cheer regardless of what happened. Fans were cheering because it was a clear turnover by KD and it was a fast break the other way, second at least for me, i was cheering simply cause of karma. The warriors have benefited one way or another from injuries to the other team in their championship runs, seeing KD go down and watching the horror on the warriors faces knowing very well they now get a taste of their own medicine is what I was cheering for. It was the realization of everything crumbling for the warriors and culmination of building a super team that no one can compete against plus the weakest move in history by KD joining a 73 win team, to now seeing them falter and having no depth because their management spent all their money on signing stars instead of actually building a team. It was the greatest satisfaction and reason why I don’t give a single fuck when warriors fans scream “asterisk”

[@TalentedTenth]

All facts bro

[@1226Papabear]

24:18 Stephen A Smith was wrong twice in one prediction 1. Thinking warriors will win. And 2. thinking he’s got 6 fingers on his hand

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Another L for Stephen A. He's taking them all over this comment section 😂 Thanks for the comment. Hope you enjoyed the video 🤜🤛

[@Trigger200284]

@@ondeckmedia5190 that's because he's a moron

[@drakeyww]

Max Kellerman the goat for believing in us

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Valid.

[@MrLeh-ny5mz]

this video deserves more views. editing and storytelling on point!

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Much appreciated brotha! Glad you enjoyed it 🗣️

[@jediknightfalcon]

You know what. I'm gona say it. DeMar is the single most important player in Toronto Raptors franchise history. Kyle is close vince is up there but without demar we might as well of just folded up shop when bosh left us.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

I can't make an argument against that. Demar was there from the beginning, and, in my opinion, deserves a ring as much as anyone on the championship team. It's unfortunate that he was on the outside looking in when the Raptors won the title, but that's just how the league is sometimes. I wish more than anything he could have been apart of that team too.

[@joshuaalbania1725]

No ring DeMar?

[@TINTINMIKMIK]

I am so touched by and connected to this video. Being a Dad of 4 boys and being in Canada since Feb 2001, our whole-hearted support is with the Raptors. Raptors NBA Title meant a lot to my whole family. We all monitored all the celebrations regarding Raptors Championship. It made my family very HAPPY as Canadians because of Raptors success! My family shall always support Raptors no matter what, because it made as to be proud as Canadians because of the Raptors!

[@ondeckmedia5190]

TINTIN MIKMIK This means the world to me. I’m glad you and your family enjoyed it as much as you did. This comment made my day. Appreciate you! 🙏

[@001spring]

They are currently a top 3 organization. They draft well, develop well, win trades......amazing .

[@ondeckmedia5190]

The front office is unmatched in terms of critical personnel decision-making skills and branding. That was my original motivation in creating this story to begin with. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@TalentedTenth]

That shot still brings tears to the eyes of the die hard fans.... What a journey

[@ondeckmedia5190]

I get goosebumps every time I watch it. Even after seeing it a million times in the process of editing this video. It'll be one of those shots we see for generations because of how big of a moment it as.

[@andrewmanzanares6618]

I got goosebumps re-living that Game 6 in Oakland. Having been a fan from jump, I never thought the Raptors would go on to win it all EVER. I thought we were destined to be the "redheaded step-child" of the NBA forever. It kind of felt like a little brother finally beating his big brother in something. That entire playoff run from a diehard Raps fan perspective was magic, probably never to be repeated again in those same circumstances: Kawhi's unknown status, having the deepest team in the East, PHENOMENAL trade for Marc Gasol, etc. All the pieces had to fall in place for this to happen.

[@melian9999]

This is great work. That Philly build up was awesome, I had goosebumps seriously. There was a few idiots who cheered at KD, everyone was cheering Serge getting a steal in my honest opinion, when everyone realized he was injured it was not cool to cheer. That being said it didn't take away from the quality of this video. Kudos. Do you think they can repeat, i think they will at least make the finals. peace

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Appreciate that! Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed it as much as you did. I think they have a real shot to repeat. In the eastern conference, I consider them a favorite. I still can't see the Bucks taking them down in a seven-game series. Obviously things get a little more difficult once they would get to the finals. The Lakers and Clippers (IMO) are top contenders right now to win the title. However, I love the roster Toronto has assembled because of how deep it is top to bottom. They can guard any team in the league, and that is extremely important. Not to mention the unprecedented circumstances for the return of the NBA, I believe, plays to Toronto's advantage. Some teams will not be at full strength and all the games will be played in a neutral location. I think they have as good of a chance as anyone else in the league under the current circumstances. If they do win, you best believe I'll make another video about it! ✊

[@BrokeredHeart]

You know when you just have a gut feeling, or intuition? The day they announced the trades of Demar Derozan and Jacob Poeltl for Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard, I knew they would finally make it to the NBA Finals. I didn't know if they would win the whole thing, but I knew, then and there, that they could finally top the Eastern Conference for a shot at the title. Raptors fans are used to having higher expectations of their team over those of sports analysts and former players. They've never been a franchise that was deemed as a legitimate contender, as they always crashed out of the playoffs, always at the hands of Lebron James, and that got really frustrating. And people had their doubts about how Kawhi would perform with this new team under less than desirable circumstances, and questions of how "real" his injuries were hanging over his head. So it was a "put up or shut up" year for all parties involved: for players like Kyle Lowry who were written off as a team captain unable to lead his team to victory; for Masai Ujiri who took the risk of breaking up the team chemistry and taking a chance on a player who was deemed a malcontent by one of the most respected front office's in the entire league; and for Kawhi Leonard, who was thought to be using his injuries as an excuse to hold out and negotiate a load-managed max contract when they didn't think it was worth it. This decision could have tarnished the reputation of all players involved, and tainted the Raptors franchise for years as a place where players are sent to watch their careers die. Luckily my gut instinct was on point, and those scenarios never came to pass. Kyle Lowry is a perennial all-star player and phenomenal team leader, Masai is now heralded as the best GM in the game, and Kawhi solidified his status as a superstar in the league. It also elevated the profile of the other Raptors players on the roster, as well as those of the coaching staff as they pulled everyone together for a title run in less than a year. You've got to admire them for their fearlessness, knowing that there was so much riding on their success, and it paid off. The 6ix is now becoming a basketball hub, and the entire country has embraced this team, and are looking forward to the next chapter. Hopefully they can achieve success in the Orlando playoff format and show everyone they are no flash in the pan. It's a daunting situation they'll have to play in, with their health being of paramount importance, but given the pressures they were put under last season, and knowing the character of the guys on their roster and on their staff, I think they'll rise to the challenge.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

I couldn't have said it better myself. The main reason I chose to write and produce this story was for the exact reasons you described. There were so many controversial decisions made by the front office and Masai Ujiri that could have really come back to hurt the team if those exact moves did result in an NBA Championship. At the forefront was Ujiri's decision to send off Demar Derozan in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. Derozan gave everything he possibly could to Toronto, only to be traded away in the offseason before the team won its first NBA championship without him. But that's how the league works -- its a business, and sometimes we see players get the short end of the stick. In the end, no one can fault Ujiri or Toronto's front office for any of the moves because it all led to a championship. At the same time, I would have loved to see Derozan get a ring too because of all he did for the city and organization. Thanks for the very in-depth commentary and opinion on this story. I hope you enjoyed the video! ✊

[@juandavidgonzalez5433]

Hey man, great video. I don't usually sit down for a 30 min KZbin video, but this one was worth and it time passed by really quick. Well done brother.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Juan David Gonzalez Thank you bro 🙏 That truly means the world to me. Glad you enjoyed it! 🤜🤛

[@MrGio821]

Agree juan david

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Thomas Gio Reyes thank you g 💪

[@yitzchakrose2682]

This is possibly the greatest video I have ever watched.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Yitzchak Rose Damn! That’s one hell of a compliment. Appreciate that. Thank you 🤜🤛

[@RasenRendanX]

I got tears in my eyes watching this man. This entire thing was very well done and put together. Only one criticism while i enjoyed this video i do like how you ignored that GSW Fans were cheering lets go warriors when Livingston poked Fred VanVleet's eye out in the game before KD returned but hey you choose what you wanna remember i guess.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Appreciate that! Im glad you enjoyed it as much as you did. That means a lot to me. I totally agree with you when it comes to that. However, I can only include so much in the video. I remember that KD going down and the aftermath of it was on of the main focal points of the series. It's what everyone was talking about the next day. I'm not tossing shade at Toronto fans by any means, I simply wanted to capture the moment as I, and many other NBA fans, saw it. Thanks for the comment and the kind words!

[@11MJR]

How does this only have 20k views !? It deserves a million

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Thank you brother. Appreciate that! Hopefully we get there one day 🙏

[@11MJR]

AllWorldinCali Tf is wrong with you , why tf you saying « racist » video ?

[@Factorssss_7]

This is a very well edited video this guy deserves more appreciation for his work. Hope one day he becomes big, also I’m a raptors fan

[@ondeckmedia5190]

This made my day. I appreciate you saying that. Thank you for the support. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the video ✊

[@visualfilms5120]

Me to

[@PWCDN]

playoff Kawhi is a thing of beauty.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Absolute beauty!

[@akadroopy1]

Kawhi IS the reason why that shot went in. Kawhi was acquired in order to make that type of shot. That shot isn't made by anyone else on the team (even DeMar).

[@johnronald637]

RAPTORS FOREVER💪🏾❤️ best team in the NBA

[@ondeckmedia5190]

💯

[@jayallday_]

Felt like I just watched a documentary, this was awesome

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Appreciate that brother. Glad you enjoyed it 🤝

[@tuckyiong9890]

The best video on The Raptors!

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Thank you brotha!! That means the world to me. Glad you enjoyed ✊🏻

[@bobbydigital8243]

What made this whole championship win so satisfying was how the entire NBA organization had already counted out the raptors way before the pre-season had even started. We had a questionable Kawhi Leonord on the team who was also counted out by the NBA. At the start of the playoffs raptors were automatically counted out on how they were the team that would choke in round one. And how the bucks would end the raptors run and how the warriors didn't need Kevin Durant to beat the raptors to the warriors lost because they didn't have Kevin Durant. And during all this the icing on the cake was Drake.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Couldn't have said it better myself! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the comment 🙏

[@atp1867]

One of the best videos of this type that I have seen. A joy to behold from beginning to end. Many thanks for the effort, and the artistry.

[@saladin1975]

this was an incredible video. it deserves a lot more attention.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Wow, thank you. That means the world to me. I'm glad you enjoyed it! ✊

[@DilanSkrill]

I love your choice of music

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Thank you my man! I spent a lot of time selecting the soundtrack, so that's a huge compliment. Glad you enjoyed!

[@haughton1986]

This was one of the best docu’s I’ve watched. Thank you, brought back some good feelings.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Norman, thank you brother! I appreciate that more than you know. Glad to hear you enjoyed it 👊

[@dosed745]

What did I just stumble on?.. this is 🔥 my guy!

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Lunchbox Locks I see you!! Appreciate the love ✊🏻 glad you enjoyed.

[@sethrotull1]

Serge was great at the end with that huge smile of his saying “I’m an NBA champ now”

[@stephenmcdonald9164]

awesome watch, great work my man

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Much appreciated brother. Thank you 🙏

[@jaerockchalk3216]

12:43 i loved that intro first home game of season . so electric still get chills and hair standing up on my arms watchin it

[@n8itube]

Thank u from the 6ix. I went to 2nd ever Raps home game, when they played in the SkyDome and been through it all. You gonna get views from the 6 and the whole country. Saved. Subscribed. Rewind watch again.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed. Hope the rest of the city is able to see this as well ✊

[@2saucyy85]

this was an amazing video not many content creators put as much time and effort into their videos as you did with this one this is a masterpiece and i am now a fan

[@ondeckmedia5190]

4K Myles Thank you brother 🙏 That means a lot to me. Glad to hear you enjoyed it as much as you did. I got more content in the works right now. Coming soon. Thanks again 💪

[@Blastboost86]

Like it or not, if it wasn’t for Vince, it would be another Grizzlies team migrating to the States. Half Man-half amazing made the raptors what they are today. I wish management was competent back then to equip VC with teammates that can compete at a higher level. Only if McGrady would have stayed. One of THE biggest what If’S the NBA has ever seen.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Couldn't have said it better myself. I'm glad the Raptors drafted Carter when they did. He truly built the franchise up from nothing. Thanks for the comment, and I hope you enjoyed the video ✊

[@freddeck3214]

Well Done. Insightful & I learned a lot. Just about one year ago too. NBA was Up North. Lets hope the NBA is back soooon!

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Fred Deck thank you!! 🙏🙏

[@brucecooper8559]

Really enjoyed your excellent recap of The Raptors from inception, well done! 🙌🏻

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching!

[@teevor1]

Before all these people condemning the Toronto fans for "cheering" at Kevin Durant's injury, should look at a show called America Funniest Home Videos (AFV). Correct me if I'm wrong, don't an audience laugh at other people mishaps/misfortunes whereas people tend to get hurt/injured? I laughed when the injury happened because it was a foolish decision for him to return, people who make foolish decisions are fools at the moment and you are suppose to laugh at fools. And get over yourselves he did not die, he will heal and hopefully learn while continuing being alive. That's what matters the most.

[@moizkhan8057]

I also laughed because of how foolish it was. Just like doing a pole walk and falling on nuts. It's funny because it's stupid. No one laughed at his injury it was definitely laughable because of a poor decision which didnt do jack shit.

[@BrokeredHeart]

That's not a good defense. But I can see why it happened - Toronto was a pressure cooker that night, waiting with anticipation to close out the series on home court in front of the entire country, and right as they were about to take to the floor, they announced that KD would be returning, the one guy that Raptors fans were least thrilled to see in a blue and gold uniform. So when he started hitting his shots, there was a nervous energy going around the stadium, that if he kept up playing at the elite level he's capable of, they could not only lose the game, but potentially blow the series as well. Who know what could have happened, but it never did. When he ruptured his Achilles, there was a palpable air of relief that KD would no longer threaten to lead the Warriors to another franchise title. Everyone knew what that injury signified - a chance to win their first Championship. So while people were cheering and clapping, it wasn't out of malice toward a player, it was the realization that the largest possible obstacle to their team winning it all had just left the series. Was it classless? Was it rude? Sure. But I doubt that any other fandom would be expected to have reacted differently in the heat of the moment. Imagine if the same injury under the same circumstances had taken place before the 76ers packed arena, or the fans in Milwaukee if the Bucks were in the Raptors' place - it would have been no different. Painting all Raptors fans as some abnormal, hostile entity is placing all other fandoms on a pedestal they don't deserve. The Raps lost that game by a single bucket that night anyway, so karma's a bitch. The Warriors still put up one hell of a fight, and the Raptors came out on top after battling to the finish. Not much more needs to be said.

[@blackoutgstar9949]

Kevin Durant had heart, but football in the groin had a football in the groin

[@RasenRendanX]

I said it all series long. If KD returned it would backfire on him and look at him now. missed the entire following season.

[@Valtetro]

Wow, the end of the video was crazy. Gave me chills, video was amazingly well made.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Jeffy Jeffy Thank you brotha! I appreciate that more than you know. Glad you enjoyed it 🤜🤛

[@mattlouieestopace1168]

Feel sad for Demar Derozan ..! 😔😔

[@filipostojic1239]

Been a fan since fall 2004, difficult first 10 years of watching, but boy am I proud of this team now

[@jonburgess6287]

Man that was an incredibly well put together video. Made me nostalgic

[@blakkbandit22]

Damon Stoudamire was the 1st rookie of note for the Raps, he was worth a mention.

[@mymonitor1348]

Well done! Love the build up over game 7.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

My Monitor Thank you! I tried to make it as exciting as possible 😂 glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@kazuoishi9339]

DeRozan... I really wished that he was on the team when we did it.... after all the heart breaking betayal as a Raptor fan that we had to endure since Stoudemire, it is regretful that we did what we did to THE MOST loyal and in my opinion, tied for the greatest player we've ever had. As sweet as the championship was, it did leave a hole in this life long Raptor fan's heart.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Couldn't have said it better myself. It's the ultimate paradox. I would've loved to see him on that championship team more than anything. He deserved it. Thanks for the comment, and I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@danielbasson4692]

Had me until he went on about the cheering saga forgetting about Kyrie in '15

[@RasenRendanX]

not even that. GSW fans cheering lets go warriors as Fred VanVleet was laying on the court with a cut eye.

[@blogginsriverbymnl48isabop86]

Raptors made last season amazing.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Facts! Glad you enjoyed.

[@mrbro1339]

man it doesnt feel right to do that to Derozan

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Probably the toughest part about making this whole video was having to leave DeRozan out of it. Nothing bad to say about the guy. Plays hard and leads by example. He is as deserving of this ring as anyone else on the team in my opinion.

[@neillin7910]

Absolutely brilliant work Cooper! This was one of the best videos I've watched on KZbin in a long time. Thank you for bringing back all the amazing memories from that season. With this level of storytelling and finesse, I'm sure you'll make it big on this platform.

[@ryleyo7675]

Bro, you only have 129 subs?! You need more!

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Appreciate that!! Glad you enjoyed fam 🤝

[@TheMoeP]

It's funny how people criticized Toronto for cheering when KD went down, specially Golden State after they cheered for Kyrie's injury against Cleveland and started booing the call when Pachulia injured Kawhi even after seeing the repetition on the jumbotron

[@TheGedo26]

You also discounted the effect that signing Masai Ujiri had. Literally after he was with the raptors they made the playoffs every season since.

[@P21-j3s]

This was really good man keep it up 👏🏾 💪🏾

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Thank you brother! Appreciate that ✊🏻

[@christophersantos6270]

Can’t believe how small this Channel is. The video was so well done. I subscribed because of it. Keep it up man. Edit: Spelling Error

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Aye! Appreciate that more than you know. Thank you so much 🤝

[@kieranwhitton-booth5354]

This was incredibly produced

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@brandonw6139]

I miss Kawhi and DeMar . I got a pic with DeMar when I was living downtown going to school in Toronto and those 2017 leafs and raptors playoff runs were so exciting to see around the city

[@ondeckmedia5190]

big daddy buden love it. I visited Toronto this past New Year’s Eve. Such a special city. I could only imagine how lively and energetic it was during multiple deep playoff runs.

[@brandonw6139]

@@ondeckmedia5190 yeah it was amazing, my friends and I would go down to the arena and watch the games with thousands of people it was awesome. Fantastic vid by the way I subbed 👌

[@ondeckmedia5190]

big daddy buden that’s dope! I’m from New York, and I’ve never felt more at home when I was visiting Toronto. Definitely want to make a trip back once the border opens up and catch a game. And thank you bro! Appreciate that 💪

[@brandonw6139]

@@ondeckmedia5190 yeah I've lived there or within an hour of the city my whole life. It is like a mini NYC and it's an amazing city lots of sports night life fun things by the water.

[@salmanrashid5526]

To make it clear.... fans weren’t cheering the injury... they were cheering the loss of possession.... fans sitting in the upper bowl couldn’t tell he was injured... I know a guy who was in the upper bowl n told me this himself

[@ondeckmedia5190]

I didn't mean for it to come across as that black and white. I wanted to capture that moment because it was one of the most debated topics on sports talk shows across the country the next morning. I hope you enjoyed the video otherwise! 🤜🤛

[@retropyro]

People always bring up the GS injuries while forgetting the TO injuries. Also that TO was built on depth while GS was top heavy. Health is one of the biggest reasons for a champion to win, grinding through a full season and the playoffs. TO was built to manage it and survive it while GS was exposed for their lack of depth.

[@Unhookme]

I live in Toronto but never really think that the Raptors will win again after Kawhi left...Toronto win the championship bcoz of that guy period!!!...so for the Raptors aiming for another championship ring is a MIRACLE!!!

[@devonsampson225]

This recap was dooope! My man should be working for SportsCentre with this editing skill.

[@raymonduzperlituz6119]

Miss them.😢

[@jimoolife]

I heard this but I was not in the arena for the NBA final game 6. So when KD injured and fell down, the cheering was because the fans saw Raptors stole the ball and going towards another basket. Then the cheers later were to encourage KD to get up and hope everything was good for him. Torontonians usually are quite friendly and not really making hates to the opponents. I would rather believe this version. Again, I was not in the game 6, I would not know what really happen there. But you can find some videos explaining that.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

I would rather believe this version as well. I didn't mean for it to come across as that black and white. I just remember the narrative on every talk sports show the following morning revolved around whether or not this was the case. Hope you enjoyed the video outside of that one part! Thanks for the comment! 🙏

[@jimoolife]

@@ondeckmedia5190 your video is absolutely great, I enjoyed it all. I understood the cheering KD scene was confused by many people so I am not blaming here. Thanks again for the great video production

[@ondeckmedia5190]

@@jimoolife Appreciate that! Thank you!

[@taskdon769]

Isiah Thomas, Brendon Malone, Damon Stoudamire, Doug Christie, Carlos Rogers, Oliver Miller, Alvin Robertson, Tracy Murray, Lenny Wilkens, Marcus Camby, Walt Williams, Chauncey Billups, Tracy McGrady, Antonio Davis, Charles Oakley, Alvin Williams, Vince Carter, Glen Grunwald, Kevin Willis, Dee Brown, Dell Curry, Mark Jackson, Morris Peterson, Jerome Williams, Keon Clark, Voshon Lenard, Jalen Rose, Donyell Marshall, Chris Bosh, Rafer Alston, Charlie Villanueva, Jose Calderon, Bryan Colangelo, Sam Mitchell, Andrea Bargnani, TJ Ford, Rasho Nesterovic, Anthony Parker, Jamario Moon, Shawn Marion, Jermaine O'Neal, Jason Kapono, Jay Triano, Hedo Turkoglu, DeMar DeRozen, James Johnson, Amir Johnson, Rudy Gay, Kyle Lowry, Jonas Valanciunas, Landry Fields, Terrence Ross, Dwane Casey, Patrick Patterson, Lou Williams, Bismack Biyombo, Norman Powell, Luis Scola, Serge Ibaka, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, DeMarre Carroll, OG Anunoby, Jakob Poeltl, Delon Wright, Danny Green, Marc Gasol, Kawhi Lenard, Nick Nurse, and Masai Ujiri. Think for me the first most memorable game was the expansion year against 72-10 Bulls with the Raptors being one of the team handed the Bulls one of the 10 losses.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Facts! I wish I could've included all these names in the video. Thank you for adding to the storyline 🤝

[@taskdon769]

@@ondeckmedia5190 I've memories for almost all players that I've listed but it will be too much of typing and by doing a video for even half of the names mentioned that it will be like 4~5 hrs runtime.

[@gangtime8705]

You don’t mention Damon or camby but t Mac lol

[@georgeceh1945]

Yeah, !!

[@mfjules]

The timeline had Kevin Garnett and Jerry Stackhouse? No Mighty Mouse who led the team and was that years ROY.

[@tj5180]

Those guys don’t get mentioned a lot and are underrated even Doug Christie

[@Simpy1621]

Also don't forget Oakley, Davis, JYD in the early 2000's.

[@pazmanian155]

11:06 i heard he played there as well as the rare "player/coach"

[@ondeckmedia5190]

You're right! I never knew that until I started researching his story.

[@TalentedTenth]

Really well edited...good job buddy

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Thank you my man 🙏🏻

[@kennyleong6903]

wow. great edit man. lots of work and effort. props.

[@peachulemon]

Every time I see the clip of the raps winning the chip I smile. What it do baybyyyyyy lets gooooooo!!!!!!!!

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Never gets old 😤

[@qqqspx]

What a great video, the narration was spot on.

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Much appreciated brother 🙏 Thank you!

[@pazmanian155]

27:02 just to be clear its a hockey thing, LITERALLY anytime a player gets up and walks off with an injury the crowd cheers.... like there are tapes of hockey players being stretchered off the ice and the crowd cheers... its a hockey thing.... get over it yo

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Totally understand. I just wanted to capture the narrative surrounding the moment after it happened. It seemed like everyone from ESPN to FOX Sports was debating whether or not this was the case. No shade intended by any means. Hope you enjoyed the video otherwise!

[@ShadowBaofu]

@@ondeckmedia5190 Its a sign of respect of a player's toughness if you can take a big hit and walk it off.

[@TheGoodShepard]

Love this! Such incredible detail too!

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Thank you so much. That means a lot to me ✊

[@goleafsgo332000]

Great video. I wish it was a little bit more in depth. At least going through the years of pain and stress.

[@markanderson3826]

Respect new subscriber from Canada

[@ondeckmedia5190]

mark anderson Thank you brother ✊🏻 Happy to hear you enjoyed it.

[@jaysilva5854]

Raptors my favorite NBA team baby! Back 2 Back anyone?

[@lisarodmell1935]

Great video - you displayed Toronto and The Raptors beautifully!

[@coltonliberman6952]

Great video! pls make more soon

[@skalawitz]

When they pick Bargnani over Aldridge.. I was like c'mon. But hey, Bargnani had promising stats and games.

[@annakhounnoraj7711]

Great video! I had tears watching it all over again. Thank you!

[@TheBenderr]

Great video! Definitely deserves more views!!

[@stacram87]

awesome documentary

[@GrippieRedd]

I remember i was on a school trip in toronto during the raptors playoffs. Shaq was in the mall i was in and MY HOMIE got a picture with him. Not me My homie Cant believe i missed a 7 foot giant

[@ondeckmedia5190]

You win some, you lose some. Same thing happened to me when I was in Florida and saw Dwight Howard. Thanks for the comment. Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@freddysanchez4681]

Sick video bro. Loved it!

[@science4life486]

Sick video! Mad respect

[@mike_oxhurt154]

Very well made

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Thank you so much.

[@isaiahgarcia974]

Everywhere I go I still see him it sucks being A 76ers Fan

[@migueladriannagtalon532]

Subscribed! Perfectly done!

[@KDmotivations]

Great video really made me feel proud to be a Toronto raptors fan

[@jeffiejdklads]

I remember watching from home as a raptors fan feeling so bad for klay

[@BlackLambieSociety]

That shot still chokes me up

[@raptorspostgametalk]

Lmao funny seeing Lin tweeted about Casey being fired from the Raptors to end up being on the Raptors to win a championship

[@chrizzy.m1576]

Wow amazing video good job!

[@grunermrk]

Warriors players act like their fans were any better when Kyrie went down in Oracle lol.

[@sheldonc.9867]

Awesome video brah👏👏👏

[@ondeckmedia5190]

The Last Mamba thank you brother 🙏

[@geoffreywendelen660]

Great vid man! 👌

[@GamingGator88]

People be like no KD or Klay. Firstly, Klay was there for almost the whole series until he was injured in game 6, and no KD was just an excuse, the Warriors won without him before SMH.

[@Justfrank_0]

Thanks bro for making this videos, brought a lot of memories and joy can’t wait to see what we will accomplish in the future #backtoback?

[@devinkline2543]

What a great history lesson. Well done 👏👏

[@dineshan]

Epic!! We the clamps!

[@ondeckmedia5190]

Champs! Thanks for the comment. Hope you enjoyed the video.