From LeBronto to Champions: The Impossible Toronto Raptors Title Run
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
- We the North are now we the champions.
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Chapters:
00:00 - “In order to succeed, you must fail.”
02:13 - The Beginning (2009-2012)
04:12 - The Search for a Point Guard
06:54 - Colangelo to Masai
08:47 - Demar and Lowry are Unleashed
10:35 - The First Taste of Failure
11:32 - Eastern Conference Finals Run
16:12 - Key Draft Decisions
16:47 - Hello Again, LeBron
18:50 - One Last Demar Rodeo, 2017-18
21:09 - Pure Misery
24:26 - Masai Puts His Legacy on the Line
26:59 - 2018-19 Season
28:48 - The Championship Run
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That Kawhi shot wasn't just series or playoff run saver, it was literally franchise and Masais job saver
Lol Masai has the most secure job in the NBA.. which is why he could take a risk like trading DeMar for Kawhi. He didn’t save the franchise or Masai’s job. Trading DeMar for Kawhi was a last ditch attempt at a title before a planned rebuild. If they won a title and Kawhi stayed, great. If they didn’t win and/or Kawhi left, Masai could move with the rebuild he already had planned.
It was also the only buzzer beater to win a division championship in the history of the nba. Try being a glass half full guy. No big rewards come without big risks lol
Mind you had he missed the game was tied and the raps woulda won in overtime anyway lol
it was a travel god damm it
If the raptors let Masai go. Everytime team would offer him a record contract
The impact kawhi left on this team was so crucial. OG got to develop because of kawhi, and Pascal took the next step once he left.
As of 1/21 they aren't there anymore
Great take! Bro i get teary eyed every time I see the clip of KL’s buzzer beater. The man doesn’t show emotion most of the time. To see his scream in elation… bro I can’t even describe what it must have meant to him. I’ll always be proud I got to watch that on tv. He lived it tho, and he deserved it
Impactful impact
If they kept getting better than the year they won a chip how have not won more chips
Optimistic way to look at it, but if he stays would they have won more rings? Would other players want to sign there if he stayed?
@@malditoduende2140 glad I ain’t the only one getting teary eyed. Thought I was gay or sum😂😂
There’s nothing better then that 2019 Toronto raptors. Man l loved that team.
he should’ve stayed
@@toastedwoffles ive heard from sources that theres a rift with Kawhi and his uncle because his uncle told him to leave when he wanted to run it back for one more year.
@@alexnas9634 I’ve heard that too. I also heard kawhi had to bury his father at the age of 18 because his pops was murdered. And the murder was never solved. That has to way heavy on a young man. His pops is looking down a proud man. KL is a two time FMVP. On two different teams. The man is no joke
@@alexnas9634 kawhi is a grown man lmao he made his own decisions
Since then the Raptors haven’t been as good the Leafs have choked multiple times in the first round and lost to a zamboni driver and of course the Jays choked in the wild card this year, I’ll take my 2019 ring, but since then it’s been tough.
Kawhi in Toronto was HIM. That 2019 raptors team is the reason I fell in love with basketball and started taking it seriously. I’ll always remember watching game 2 of the first round at the arena and watching the rest during late nights with my dad enjoying every position of the playoffs!
Same with me. That team was the reason why I fell in love with basketball.
he was finally on a good team that year. I've always hated people saying " kawaii was so good for that one year" well no.... he was just finally on a good team
@@rockstar-gc2006 glad to hear it 😉
@@resevoirdog I agree. Kawhi has always been good but Toronto has been the best team he’s played on. ( it might be this years clippers tho depending on how they preform )
@@nadiA-em6uh sorry but it Spurs
Felt so bad for demar but it had to be done
Yeah man
I didn't NGL he's a great GUY but as a basketball player he had to go LOL I was happy asl
the thing is, all of us hated it lol
Ya had to be done but it would've been so much more meaningful if it was demar that got us the chip
Let’s be real if klay and KD didn’t get hurt warriors would of won
Crazy how kawhi changed so much in one playoff run
Turned on goat 🐐 mode in the 2019 Playoffs😤
Kawhi better than kd
@@HoopEnthusiasts its not even close
We all know if the injury sliders weren't boosted...
@@rickypratama4312 kawhi over kd
Man hearing all about the DeRozan saga again makes me truly miss him, any true Raptors fan knows how big a role he played in getting the championship here eventually. So sad he couldnt be here for it. Thanks Demar, Toronto loves you!!
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I was in the building for that Philly game 7! It was one of the wildest moments of my life!
Lucky 😪
Damn, tickets must’ve been expensive!
@@cheesesteakphilly there were like 140 a piece. I knew a guy who had to get rid of them in a hurry.
@@cheesesteakphilly 2gz to sit court side which i did lol
great game to be there for
The addition of Marc gasol was very important in them going past Philly
well yeah toronto was an undersized team, so they were to undersized for a big sized team like 76ers, any big man would have helped raps in that series
Lebron not being in the east also helped as well. They been 1st seed for 2 years so bron leaving and getting Kawhi sealed the deal
@@natenav8247 if lebron was there, raps still beat them, again I am a celtics fan, I watched my team battle his for many years, I know how great he is and how he plays and his weaknesses, if curry and klay who is experienced had conflict with inexperienced raps defense, imagine the problems lebron would have to deal with if he played them
@@theonlygoodonehere2259 No. Gasol's defense was better than 99% of the Centers in the league. Big, Strong, High IQ, nice vision, had an outside shot in his arsenal. Gasol was definitely the only choice for the Raps, no one could've guarded Embiid like Gasol did. it wasn't about size.
@@kevonseymourks2790 yeah, but because it was only Gasol, I am saying any other big man other than Gasol on the team would have helped raps out a lot more, if only they had some of 2016 thunder's sizeable mobile rotational defensive guys
As a Toronto kid who grew up in the mid-late 90's I never thought I'd ever see a championship from any of the major sports come to Toronto, but it finally happened in 2019 with the Raptors. That 2019 playoff run still seems like it was just a dream, but it actually happened and I'm so thankful for all of the amazing memories I have because of it. The parade day was something out of a fairy tale as well, so happy I went to watch it with all of my friends #TorontoVSEveryone
2017's mls champions Toronto FC (Tfc). i would say that lifted the city's spirit and made Torontonian's more proud of their city. 2019 took it to another level.
It has always been Hockey, baseball, basketball in that order, but the tradition has changed in recent years, with Baseball falling out of favour in the grassroots level and the maple leafs incompetent woes in the past decade. The order is shifting to Basketball, Hockey, Football (Soccer) then baseball.
But yeah Toronto is a proud city.
@@harps_Nous Giovinco legend
@@harps_Nous he said Major sports, and you bringing up the MLS 😂😂
92 and 93 Blue Jays?
Bro.. the aura in the city that day was something I don't know if I'll ever experience again. I tear up everytime I see this kinda shit because I'll never ever forget those memories, my bro and I sitting on the couch watching that shot go in and both of us jumping up screaming. Times like that are forever man, can't recreate that shit.
love that you acknowledged Demar. he should never be forgotten by this generation of raps fans
i'm not a very intense Raps fans but I feel for him and Demar is one of my favourite players ever
Franchise leader in points
@@stpbasss3773Vince Carter?
@@nrbmemes2414 he has 9,420 demar has 13,296, dude's right
He’s not bro arena is still filled with his jersey lmao
Raptors winning the title felt so revolutionary it relit my love for basketball. I was getting tired of the NBA and dynasties and superstars, an underdog moment like this was too perfect it almost feels scripted looking back, versus the 2016 finals
-comes to toronto
-playes the best basktball of his career
-wins toronto its first championship
-refuses to elaborate further
-leaves
Ultra gigachad move by kawhi
100% would've repeated
@@DrewJackson06Him not coming back for a second season is legitimately so mythical though
As a Raptors fan this is fire! Thank you Dylan!
As a Toronto sports fan who had to witness the Jays choke like the Leafs, thank you Dylan.
Guys it's so hard editing these videos, imma give this man his flowers 🌺🌺 Respect
I remember watching the Kawhi shot as a raptor fan and I was screaming in happiness for like 5 minutes straight. That shot was crazy
Man dylan really needs more attention these videos are so enjoyable and he is so underrated of the effort put into them and you can see it
Fr this is tv documentary worthy
Facts
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Ill never forget that run! Thank you Masai and Kawhi
kyle lowry is the definition of a franchise legend
You said it buddy.. I love the raptors guy
Too bad he’s trash on my heat
@@ohghee9152 age man it's a hell of a thing.
Lowry is my favourite player
Growing up in Toronto, I always watched big games and heard talk of basketball here and there but it wasnt until 2019 that I REALLY fell in love with the sport. There was talk of the Raptors seriously being able to acquire Superstar talent, something Toronto is not used to in any sport (Maybe minus Hockey sometimes..) Having to let go of Demar who grew as a man here and loved this city with all his heart was tough for us to swallow but it needed to be done and we all knew it.
During our run, you couldnt go ANYWHERE in the city without seeing something Raptors related. Kawhi could eat anywhere for free, people who nvr talked sports in their life were all wearing coming to games and to Jurassic Park (outdoor watching zone for games) wearing raptors apparel, young, old, black, white, asian, it was awesome to see. For a year it felt like Toronto was unified and everyone was happy.
Kawhi was a great mentor for our core aswell. Freddy, OG, Siakam all learned alot from just 1 year with Kawhi and it showed.
Dylan blessing us with amazing content this Sunday.
we needed this after the blue jays playoff lose, thank you dylan :)
Let's hope the jays are on the same trajectory cuz that loss felt like Lebron again
@@RasenRendanX not really, felt more like a leafs choke. Seattle didnt have no legend that haunted us
@@hotspotbarlow5060 Leafs lose to Coyotes 4-2, then follow it up with a win against the Stars in OT. That is the most “Toronto” series of events. I say this as a Toronto fan. All the big teams lost in the first round of the playoffs this year.
@@Weavileiscool alright don't really see the relevancy but thanks
Crazy how UA-cam creators are making better documentaries than billion dollar media companies these days 😮 great video man, what a fantastic story the 2019 raptors were, they won a title the right way with player development, team building, and opportunistic trades
I still remember catching the last 2 minutes of that game 7 versus the 76ers. I was in the passenger's seat of my mom's car watching it and when Kawhi missed that last free throw I instantly felt a pit in my stomach. And then. The shot. I was so stunned I sat there eyes wide and mouth dropped. Greatest moment I've ever personally witnessed in sports.
The quality of this video is incredible! You managed to grab so many iconic raps clips! Great work being the best sports channel on UA-cam. Your documentaries are epic!
Damn what a video. Makes me respect the Raptors championship even more
The 2018-2019 raptors literally only drafted one key main 9 rotation playoff player in siakam at 27 and had 1 top 22 pick on the roster in kawhi....the fact they won the title is insane with a rookie head coach an undrafted point guard and an injured top 23 pick in og
Convenient you uploaded this the day after the Blue Jays Wild Card choke, almost like you wanted to help Toronto sports fans recover and feel better, thank you.
2019 may have been the best year of my life, only contributed by watching the Raptors win a championship, the feeling was, to put it lightly, ethereal, never felt so happy in my life. To this day I don’t think I’ve had a happier moment. Kawhi saved this city, and I endlessly thank him for that, hope that with Barnes, the Raptors will be back here in the future.
I agree. 2019 was a mostly great year for me. It was a little rough at the beginning but then that Raptors championship run happened and it was a symbolic turning point for me. I look back at 2019 with fondness and see it as the year before everything went to hell in 2020. A calm before the storm, if you will.
I am still sorry for Demar, it’s one of my dearest wishes that this man will win a ring
This was really well done! Thank you for mentioning the insane amount of ridicule that the Raptors and Massai faced when they. traded Demar and fired Casey. Everyone, from the fans in Toronto to the media and fans in the US were crapping on the Raptors for a good 2-3 weeks. It all ended once Kawhi had his hilarious laugh and the training camp started 😂
Bravo man, you just took me down memory lane, miss that golden age era of raptors basketball, I was there for the journey and what a ride it was until we finally won the chip
Dylan. I just want to say I'm impressed at your videos. These videos are so professional and tell a full and complete story. Thanks for these vids, and please keep making them! You have my full support!
WAS WAITING FOR THIS FROM YOU DYLAN... THANK YOU
The Best One Season Wonder NBA Team Ever😩🙌🔥
Well Kawhi fit well in that team
raps won 50+ games the following season. What other championship can win that many games without their "superstar". If Kawhi had stayed, raps would be a dynasty by now.
@@thegagz ok sure
@@thegagz I guess
2011 Mavs >
Warrior fan here. Damn that season lol. GG Toronto!
If KD didn’t get injured then Warriors would have a 3 peat
@@nvm9040 absolutely, 0 chance of Raptors winning with KD and Klay playing. You could argue even with a healthy Klay, Warriors would have won in 6-7.
@@janoycresnova9156 I love that Raptors team and the future of the Raptors is looking nice but that Warriors team with a healthy Kd would have 3 peat but even if they did a healthy klay they would be champions in seven
Congratulations on winning the ring this past season from a raptors fan
@@RasenRendanX thank you very much. Really appreciate that. Congratulations on that championship against us!
love this channel. high quality videos consistently. W Dylan
Quality of the video is mind-blowing high. Thank you for all the effort
Was watching one of your videos earlier today, looking forward to diving into this one!
never forget the 2019 raptors :')
Your production is so amazing and yet it some how gets even better every video
Having lived through the raptors rebuild and the lebronto era 2019/20 was the most epic and fun season I’ve ever experienced as a Toronto sports fan. That playoff run probably took a year off my life from the stress 😂 especially game 7 against Philly and the first three games against Milwaukee
Thanks for the effort in this video, man!
Watching this video really opened my eyes. Started watching the Raptors in 2013-14 and seeing how it all came together before that season is awesome. Great video.
Love the quality of your content. Excelent work as always!
Broooo I've been a fan since the beginning and I am proud of the growth!!
Great video, looking forward to the next one! ❤
Needed this video before the season! Awesome job man thanks!
This was really well put together and a great watch! Thanks a ton!
The shot still gives me chills
Man I feel like i grew up with DeRozan and Lowry it brings a tear to my eye to see someone talk about my favorite team all time like this awesome video
That was the best nba season I have ever watched
This was so well done, I loved watching. Thank you
That edit/transition into Kawhi's game 7 buzzer beater gave me chills
Great in-depth analysis of the Raptors unforseen rise to NBA champions. Great content 🔥
Nice some Raptors content! Dylan coming thru again with a solid analysis
The way you do on depth to the way things were at the time in each point in time is amazong, hearong about the 15/16 squad was getting me hype all over for them again, and the 2018 defeat was crushing all over.
Thank you also for giving credit to how good those old raptors teams were despite the playoff faolure.
Amazing content as always
Thanks for covering Toronto's timeline to their championship. I remember when guys like Anthony Parker or Jason Kapono were on the team. That squad will impact the NBA Basketball Culture in Toronto. It's for the City and the Raptors Fanbase.
I never fail to smile every time I see a replay of the Kawhi shot
Amazingly put together video
This was excellent. Good work.👍🏾
This channel is the definition of worth the wait
Dylan has blessed us with his God-tier content again
i love you man. this video was amazing
this video is beautiful man, toronto is my team and watching them win the finals live was incredible
You genuinely one of the best you tubers dawg 🙏
Excellent breakdown!
Well done video bro. Thank you and keep up the amazing work in the bball world.
Thank you so much for doing a video on my Raptors! You are the best at what you do!
The minute I heard about Kawhi coming to Toronto I immediately thought we had a chance at a championship and had to throw that thought away so fast so I didn't jynx it. And by the end of the season, we were 2019 champions. Love to see it
As a Raps fan from day 1 the 2019 Championship run was incredible. Raptors took care of the Magic in 5 games in the first round. Then a tough series against Philly. Kawhi's game 7 shot against the Sixers was magical. Being down 2-0 to the Bucks in the ECF and then reeling off 4 wins in a row to win the series. Finally, against the Warriors in the Finals splitting the first 2 games in Toronto and then winning the next 3 out of 4 games. The 1 loss being in Toronto and the 3 wins being in Golden State, which resulted in winning the Championship in game 6. Great memories that'll last for the rest of my life.
What a wonderfully choreographed video ! Well crafted ! Well told !
And that recap of past failures while the kawhi shit bounces was so suspenseful !!
Bro the production on these are crazy bro great job
I remember once Kawhi got traded to Toronto. I was the only one in my school saying that they were gonna win it all. And they did. I'll never forget this team because of that lol.
The impact the 2019 championship had on basketball culture in Canada can't be overstated - Kawhi's buzzer beater probably saved basketball in Canada
Love it when you upload man
Sick edit! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
As a raptors fan, thank you very much Dylan
Awesome video I fulljoyed this just as the other documentaries on the 2019 Raptors nba championship win. As a born Toronto native it was 26 years of not seeing a professional sport team in Toronto win a major title since 1993 Blue Jays. I hope the Leafs learn from the Raptors one day and get back to finals and win since 1967
this is the year I started really watching basketball, and as a canadian what a year to start man... the toronto parade was the most amazing thing i have ever been to
Thank you for this video
we will never forget Demar Derozan, who died for our championship...on the 3rd day he rose again.
You should have a million subscribers bro, your so damn good with these videos
Glad you brought up the 2015 offseason, such an underrated part of Masai's resume
amazing content bro!
Masai is doing it again as we speak
Should be made into a movie. One of the greatest championship runs in history. They made the playoffs exciting.
18:21 The Raptors had a top 10 pick in Jakob Poeltl, same draft as Siakam….still a wonderful video and I always get hyped whenever you upload
and we had to trade him to get Kawhi
amazing video man!
i wish you good luck in your growth your vids are fire
holy shit man thank you so muchfor making a raps video. As a Raps fan this means a lot
That Rudy trade to Sacramento was the start of the Raptors consecutive playoff runs from 2014-2020
Man i love your videos!
The Best Series I remember that Lebronto 🔥💪🏼
I was so disappointed when Demar was traded for kawai he was my favorite player of all time but then i realized that kawai was the best option for Toronto
I want my Nuggets to win a championship just so Dylan can make a video like this about them. All of your videos are bangers
they shouldve won a chip
Tbh ,they might win it this year with the team they have and Jokic is playing good.
well..
@@justinterry7853 looks like they finally will
@@sakatagintoki2888 good call
Very well put together. Gave it the 10000th like. 👍
let's gooooo ! 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 western Canada here. we the north. so hyped on cansdian players and the game rising like crazy I'm Canada!!!!
Loved their entire journey as a team just so sad to see demar go
Can you make one on the 2011 Mavericks next ! Keep up the great work!
19:49 gives me chills with the music the brotherhood they have is unbreakable fr
dude I love your videos