The Toronto Raptors might have become champions over the last few seasons, but their debut look in the late 1990s remains one of the NBA’s most iconic looks.
The bright purple and jet black combination really pops, as does the gigantic dribbling dinosaur on the front of their jerseys, their perfectly of its time wordmark across the chest, and their unusual black bar nameplate on the back was just as iconic.
While Toronto’s new red-heavy look is certainly a cleaner uniform, there’s just something about that old-school style that has a unique charm to it.
Why not try to bring that look back by adding some cool Raptors swag to your collection?
These Toronto Raptors gifts harken back to their late 90s heyday
Vince Carter Toronto Raptors Mitchell & Ness 1999-2000 Hardwood Classics Swingman Jersey – Purple
While the Raptors ditched the giant dino on the front after a few seasons, that didn’t mean that they went for an understated look. Toronto’s next jersey was a two-tone affair that was purple with red accents on the front and black on the back.
Why not pick up the same jersey that Vince Carter used to shock the world in the 2000 Dunk Contest?
Buy it now at Fanatics for $129.99
Tracy McGrady Toronto Raptors Mitchell & Ness Hardwood Classics Stitch Name & Number T-Shirt – Purple
Before McGrady was a scoring leader in Orlando and a star in Houston, he got his start north of the border, as it was Butch Carter who helped ween him onto playing time.
This shirt is the best of both worlds. not only is it a cool piece of McGrady memorabilia, but it’s a shirsey that features the late 90s aesthetic.
Buy it now at Fanatics for $44.99
Toronto Raptors Mitchell & Ness Hardwood Classics Authentic Warm-Up Full-Snap Jacket – Purple
While the Charlotte Hornets’ teal and purple ensemble was the most iconic look in the world of 90s NBA warmup jerseys, Toronto’s has to come in a close second.
Owning this jacket, emblazoned with the old alternate logo of a raptor chowing down on the TR, signifies true Raptors fandom.
Buy now at Fanatics for $149.99
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