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Toronto Raptors All-Time Fan Favorite Starting Five

By Jayzer Flores

May 5, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) passes the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
May 5, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) passes the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Starting Power Forward: Jorge Garbajosa

Honorable Mentions: Reggie Evans, Matt Bonner

If Bryan Colangelo did one thing well, it was being a pioneer for the exposure of European talent. And although many players from Europe that he brought over ended up being busts, there was one player that was a pleasant surprise and deceptively good.

Jorge got the slight nod from Reggie Evans and Matt Bonner who were exciting in their own right.

Garbo was a Power Forward from Spain that stole the hearts of a Raptors fans during some of the Franchise’s darkest days.

He was one of the few stretch fours during this era. Raptors fan most likely remember the Spaniard for his big-time three point shots. The baskets consisted of high-set shot in which he barely got off the floor.

He was the perfect complement to Chris Bosh because as CB4 drew attention from the face-up, he would draw the defense which left wide open shots for Garbajosa.

Unfortunately he only had a brief stint with the Raptors because after playing 67 games in 2006-2007, he got injured the following season in which he only played 6 games.

Don’t worry Garbo, with your big time plays, you made many Raptor fans break out the salami and cheese on many occasions. 

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