Raptors All Time Greats
Although the Raptors are a fairly new team (est. 1995), they have still managed to create iconic players that now have found a place in NBA History. Here are the top 5 Raptors of all time.
5. Jose Calderon
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Jose Calderon
Point Guard
| Summary | GP | PTS/Game | AST/Game | RBS/Game | Total PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 895 | 8.9 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 7,921 |
Status: Active
Current Team: Detroit Pistons
When the Raptors decided to acquire Jose Calderon, they saw him as a consistant, steady point guard that you could rely on, and that is exactly who Calderon was. He was reliable and was part of the reason the Raptors made the playoffs in the 2006/07 season. He played with the Raptors from 2005/06-2012/13. He is currently the all-time assist leader for the franchise.
4. Chris Bosh
Chris Bosh
Center
| Summary | GP | PTS/Game | AST/Game | RBS/Game | Total PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 893 | 19.2 | 2.0 | 8.5 | 17,189 |
Status: Inactive
Chris Bosh was drafted 4th in round 1 by the Raptors in 2003. When Bosh was in Toronto (2003-2010), he became a 5 time NBA All-Star and was All NBA Second Team once. After Vince had left, Chris Bosh was the new face of the Raptors. He led the Raptors to their first playoff appearence in 5 years and first ever division title. Bosh left Toronto in 2010 as the all-time point leader for the franchise with 10,275 (Currently DeMar DeRozan-13,296).
3. Kyle Lowry
Kyle Lowry
Point Guard
| Summary | GP | PTS/Game | AST/Game | RBS/Game | Total PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 856 | 14.4 | 6.1 | 4.3 | 12,355 |
Status: Active
Current Team: Toronto Raptors
Although it seems like Kyle Lowry has always been in Toronto, he has also played a couple other teams before landing in Toronto. He played for Memphis (drafted round 1, pick 24) and the Houston Rockets from 2008/09-2011/12. Although he may not be great in the playoffs, Kyle Lowry has clearly established a name for himself in Toronto. He's been an incredibly loyal and talented player that Raptors fans hope to have on the long haul.
2. DeMar DeRozan
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DeMar DeRozan
Shooting Guard
| Summary | GP | PTS/Game | AST/Game | RBS/Game | Total PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 752 | 19.9 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 14,931 |
Status: Active
Current Team: San Antonio Spurs
DeMar DeRozan was a strong leader for the Raptors, bringing them to the playoffs every year since 2014 and to the ECF once. He played for the Raptors since he was drafted in 2008, to just last season when he was sent to San Antonio in a four player trade involving Kawhi Leonard. DeMar DeRozan is the all-time leader in points and 3rd in assists.
1. Vince Carter
Vince Carter
Shooting Guard
| Summary | GP | PTS/Game | AST/Game | RBS/Game | Total PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 1481 | 17.2 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 25,430 |
Status: Active
Current Team: Atlanta Halks
It seems like just yesterday that Vince Carter was on the Raptors. Amazing the crowd with his flashy dunks and energetic personality. He hasn't been on the team for over ten years now but he was such a huge impact on this franchise. He led the Raptors to their first Eastern Conference Finals and revolutionized how basketball was seen by fans. He also won the dunk contest and really put Toronto on the map. Vince Carter is currently the oldest NBA player still playing, he is 42 years old. It is expected that Vince Carter will retire this season but you never know, maybe he will sign with the Raptors for his last game.