How the Toronto Raptors got to this point
Rosie Awori The Toronto Raptors have the unique distinction of being the only country outside America that is part of the NBA.. In 1995 the Franchise awarded to a group headed by Toronto businessmen John Bitove and Allan Slaight. On June 24 1995 , Chicago Bulls guard B. J. Armstrong becomes the first member of the Toronto Raptors after being selected in the expansion draft. He refused to report and was eventually dealt to the Golden State Warriors. Among the other notable Raptors selected that day were John Salley, Acie Earl, Zan Tabak and Ed Pinckney. The Raptors finished in …