Toronto Raptors bring back purple jerseys for select games in 14-15 season

[Legends66NBA7]

Already posted on the team forum, but thought I would share it here too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z33vxEjcokU

http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/purple-dino-jersey-030614/


The Toronto Raptors announced today the return of the team’s original purple jersey for select home games during the 2014-15 season. The throwback uniform will be worn as the franchise celebrates its 20th Anniversary in the National Basketball Association.

“We are excited to bring back a piece of team history as part of our 20th Anniversary celebration,” said Masai Ujiri, President and General Manager of the Raptors. “Our fans have shown affection for the original purple uniform and I think our players will enjoy the chance to wear them next season.”

The front of the uniform top features the unique Raptors font in silver with the team’s dinosaur motif in action with basketball in hand. The uniform showcases the original team colours of Raptor Red, purple, black and Naismith Silver, the latter in honour of Dr. James A. Naismith of Almonte, Ontario, the multi-faceted Canadian who invented basketball in 1891. The uniform also features the unique jagged pinstripe design.

The club will announce details at later dates regarding 20th Anniversary events to be held throughout the 2014-15 campaign.

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[Project018]

:bowdown:

[JohnFreeman]

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/210/050/tumblr_lv9gy159oI1r2avnn.gif

[red1]

my life is complete

[Young X]

:bowdown:

[JimmyMcAdocious]

http://i.imgur.com/sL0UjHM.gif

[JohnFreeman]

I feel number 15 should be off limits

[Grey Dawn]

Yay, a jersey with a logo on it.

All the newer wave text only jerseys all through the league are so drab and dull.

[Legends66NBA7]

I feel number 15 should be off limits

True, but the franchise never really respected the 15 after Vince left as 2 players have already worn the jersey. Amir Johnson has been rocking the jersey for 5 seasons now. Jorge Garbajosa for 2 seasons before that.

[JohnFreeman]

True, but the franchise never really respected the 15 after Vince left as 2 players have already worn the jersey. Amir Johnson has been rocking the jersey for 5 seasons now. Jorge Garbajosa for 2 seasons before that.
It's a shame.

[Grey Dawn]

Vince defines the Raptors, but that is only because they are a young franchise with no other real superstar players,

But honestly Vince was only borderline superstar anyways, crazy dunks doesn't count, and only winning one playoff first round doesn't/shouldn't get your jersey retired.

[Legends66NBA7]

Vince defines the Raptors, but that is only because they are a young franchise with no other real superstar players,

But honestly Vince was only borderline superstar anyways, crazy dunks doesn't count, and only winning one playoff first round doesn't/shouldn't get your jersey retired.

Yeah, I agree. As much as I do like Vince, he didn't do that much to get his jersey retired. However, I'm wondering if he does come here to sign a deal and then retire. He's said he does have about 2 seasons left in the tank... so who knows ?

[Chill_Hustle]

Good news, I love those jerseys.

[ABG]

finally.

[buddha]

one of the best jerseys of all time

[Done_And_Done]

Vince defines the Raptors, but that is only because they are a young franchise with no other real superstar players,

But honestly Vince was only borderline superstar anyways, crazy dunks doesn't count, and only winning one playoff first round doesn't/shouldn't get your jersey retired.

I'm definitely not one of the VC apologists that have come out the woodwork this past year or so but one can't deny that when he was playing at his apex, the guy was a bonadfide superstar {not a borderliner}.

On topic - absolutely LOVE these throwbacks. I say use them as the template for our new design next year.

[JohnFreeman]

Jordan bring em back

http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/files/CMS/image/charlotte%20hornets%20jersey.jpeg

[JimmyMcAdocious]

I'm definitely not one of the VC apologists that have come out the woodwork this past year or so but one can't deny that when he was playing at his apex, the guy was a bonadfide superstar {not a borderliner}.

On topic - absolutely LOVE these throwbacks. I say use them as the template for our new design next year.

Yep, in terms of league popularity and overall impact on his generation and future ones, I'd say so. Many young players coming through the league lately have said they grew up with Vince as their favorite player. Shabazz Muhammed comes to mind (why he wears #15). Kevin Durant in an interview earlier in his career said Vince was his favorite player. I'm sure there are plenty of others.

[QuebecBaller]

I still have my Stoudamire jersey :rockon: :rockon:

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Rip Nba

[Clyde]

I feel number 15 should be off limits

Correct.

They still mad, and most of their fans don't fully understand what lead to Vince leaving.

[Rake2204]

Hopefully this means NBA2K will finally include these jerseys in their product. I'm a big fan of creating classic teams in that game and making a 90's Raptors squad is impossible without those dino jerseys.

[Burgz V2]

my body is ready

[AirFederer]

Jordan bring em back

http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/files/CMS/image/charlotte%20hornets%20jersey.jpeg
LJ :bowdown:

[Legends66NBA7]

Got this online as well:

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The patch and the retros. Been added to the OP.

[moe94]

About damn time. Those shitty camo things should never come back.

[Qwyjibo]

Correct.

They still mad, and most of their fans don't fully understand what lead to Vince leaving.
Incorrect.

Vince was clearly the best player for the Raptors so far but that alone doesn't warrant any ceremony or number retirement. He didn't do enough for long enough. Not every team needs to have a number retired. Especially one that has only been around for 20 years.

Is Orlando eventually going to retire Dwight Howard's number? He hasn't been their best player but he did more for that team than Vince did for the Raptors. Retiring his # would be strange though.

[Legends66NBA7]

Is Orlando eventually going to retire Dwight Howard's number? He did more for that team than Vince did for the Raptors but I thought that would still be odd.

Yeah, I don't see Howard getting his number retired either, infact someone already has his #12. Shaq, Penny, and McGrady wouldn't get their numbers retired either by the Magic and Shaq was clearly the best player they ever had.

Perhaps one day, if there's a Raptor who has played long enough and had brought the franchise some success, then it would be a guarantee. I've never felt it was a guarantee for Vince, nor should it be.

[T-Time3]

YEAH keep em comin !!
man i love these retro jersey man, i mean the dino thing is huge back then with the jurassic park movie.
really cool to see more n more teams wearing these SICK retros.

looking forward to see bobcats with their retro look jersey vs raptors
or hawks vs pacers
http://matchbin-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/public/sites/624/assets/EF67_rgbhawks1.jpg


FCVK EM SLEEVED JERSEYS

[Twiens]

Best jerseys ever

[shejan]

I still have my original McGrady jersey. Can't wait to pick up a retro Lowry jersey after he is re-signed. Get it done Masai

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Jordan bring em back

http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/files/CMS/image/charlotte%20hornets%20jersey.jpeg
Would love to see those. MUCH better than the current cats' jerseys.

BTW have they released the logo/jersey design for when they become the Hornets?