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Toronto Raptors: Ranking the top 5 jerseys of all time

By Trevor Popoff

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 09: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after making a three pointer against the Boston Celtics in the first half during Game Six of the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on September 9, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 09: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after making a three pointer against the Boston Celtics in the first half during Game Six of the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on September 9, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images) /
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DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket for a lay up in front of Kyle Lowry #7 of the Raptors and Ish Smith #14 of the Detroit Pistons. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /

5. “All-Black Alternates” – (2015/16-’19/20)

This list features some of the more off-the-wall apparel options in Raptors history, but the team’s clean all-black alternate look deserves some love too.

Taking inspiration from the all-black alternates that the team wore from ’08/09-’14/15, this ensemble freshens up the concept with white lettering that pops and subtle grey chevrons under the arms.

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While the team dropped the “Toronto” from the front (which knocks this look down a few spots), the shorts make up for it. Two claw-marked basketballs sit on either side with a Canadian maple leaf on the waistband.

The look also featured prominently during the most successful time in franchise history. From DeMar DeRozan’s thundering dunk against the Pistons to OG Anunoby’s season-saving three to beat the Celtics in the bubble, there will be no shortage of highlights featuring this ‘fit.

Fortunately, the Raptors aren’t leaving the blackout concept behind. Their new lineup of looks features an all-black jersey and shorts combo with the word “Raptors” forming a northwardly chevron.

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What is your favourite jersey through the Raptors’ 25 years in the NBA? Are you in favour of the new threads for next season? Let us know in the comments below. 

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