How the Toronto Raptors connected with Canadian fans
Donnovan Bennett explains why a Raptors season unlike any in franchise history electrified an already eager fan base
The Toronto Raptors gave their fans a season unlike any in the franchise’s 21-year history. Donnovan Bennett, a digital host, staff writer and podcast co-host for Sportsnet, voiced a photo essay that delved into how the Raptors connected with—and represented—their fans during a 2016 NBA playoff run that saw the team come within two games of the NBA Finals. This post first appeared at Sportsnet.
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