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Ranking the 5 Weirdest Teams in Toronto Raptors History

By Alexandro Fidanza

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 01: Rudy Gay #22, Kyle Lowry #7 and DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors react in the final seconds of their 102-95 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 1, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 01: Rudy Gay #22, Kyle Lowry #7 and DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors react in the final seconds of their 102-95 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 1, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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2. 1999-2000 Season: Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady‘s last year (45-37)

It only took the franchise four seasons before being a playoffs team. What is weird is what actually happened with the coach, Butch Carter. Less like Coach Carter from the movie and more like Will Ferrell in Kicking and Screaming. Butch Carter just caused a big mess for the franchise that year. He even sued his own player Marcus Camby right before the playoffs were starting the previous season. That caused them to trade Camby for a much older Charles Oakley.

Head coach: Butch Carter

Key Players: 

The team acquired Antonio Davis in hopes of adding more frontcourt presence alongside Oakley. Two long time teammates, Dell Curry and Muggsy Bogues were also signed for this season.

This was also the last season we got to see the young exciting duo of Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady play together. It really is a shame because McGrady was making huge improvements to his game and ended up being only one season away from being an all-star.

Meanwhile, Vince Carter was also selected as an all-star, averaging nearly 26 points, 4 assists, and 5 rebounds in only his second season. The duo could’ve been deadly had they remained, it is just unfortunate T-Mac wanted to avoid being in Vince Carter’s shadow. We were all denied of something special with T-Mac’s departure.

This was a team with the perfect balance of young stars and veteran presence and was the first good Toronto Raptors team. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to cement them past the first round of the playoffs.