Raptors unveil Drake-inspired city edition jerseys for NBA’s 75th anniversary

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Raptors' 2021-22 City Edition uniform.

By Sportsnet Staff

Posted November 1, 2021 12:21 pm.

Last Updated November 1, 2021 12:28 pm.

The Toronto Raptors, in conjunction with the other NBA teams, have unveiled their new city edition jerseys in honour of the NBA’s 75th anniversary.

The Raptors’ jersey is a mashup of the previously worn OVO-style jerseys with the old-school dinosaur on the front.

The jerseys are being released to honour the 75th anniversary of the NBA’s first game, a 68-66 loss for the Toronto Huskies against the New York Knicks.

The Huskies played only one season in the league before they folded, finishing with a 22-38 record, but Canada’s legacy in the league goes far beyond that one game and one season.

The first-place Knicks (5-1) host the Raptors (4-3) on Monday night to mark the anniversary. Rookie Scottie Barnes is doubtful to play because of a right thumb sprain. Pascal Siakam, Yuta Watanabe and David Johnson also remain out for the Raptors.

Toronto enters the game winners of two straight.

With files from CityNews web editor Lucas Casaletto

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