1995–96 Toronto Raptors season

NBA basketball season March 2026 August 2023 Toronto Raptors 1996 21 61 Central 8 14 Brendan Malone Isiah Thomas John Bitove SkyDome Copps Coliseum Did not qualify TOR TSN CKVR Citytv CTV CFRB 1 The 1995–96 Toronto Raptors season was the inaugural season for the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association. Toronto Raptors Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/TOR/ August 9, 2026 The Raptors, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, became expansion teams in the NBA during the 1995–96 season, and were the first teams in the league (or its predecessor the Basketball Association of America), to play in Canada since the 1946–47 Toronto Huskies. Associated Press Pro Basketball: N.B.A. Makes It Official: Toronto to Join in '95-'96 The New York Times November 5, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/11/05/sports/pro-basketball-nba-makes-it-official-toronto-to-join-in-95-96.html September 16, 2022 Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Now Playing in the N.B.A., the Raptors and the Grizzlies The New York Times November 3, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/03/sports/pro-basketball-now-playing-in-the-nba-the-raptors-and-the-grizzlies.html March 9, 2022 Farber Michael Whoa, Canada!: When the NBA Hit the Court in Toronto and Vancouver, It Was Clear Both Fans and Players Had a Lot to Learn Sports Illustrated Vault November 20, 1995 https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/11/20/whoa-canada-when-the-nba-hit-the-court-in-toronto-and-vancouver-it-was-clear-both-fans-and-players-had-a-lot-to-learn January 30, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20220519000739/https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/11/20/whoa-canada-when-the-nba-hit-the-court-in-toronto-and-vancouver-it-was-clear-both-fans-and-players-had-a-lot-to-learn May 19, 2022 dead Season summary Off-season The Raptors revealed their new primary logo, adding purple, red, black, white and silver to their color scheme; the team's primary logo featured a red dinosaur with silver eyes in a white uniform with a purple letter "R" on its jersey, dribbling a silver basketball in front of a black and purple circle featuring the city and team name in silver letters. Toronto Raptors Primary Logo Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/kqmesaae0efg3atwugmeohxga/Toronto_Raptors/1996/Primary_Logo July 8, 2021 The team also revealed new white home uniforms, and new purple road uniforms, which featured black and silver zig-zag pinstripes, the team's primary logo of a red dinosaur on the front of their jerseys, and a zig-zag shaped black side panel with a red outline on the left leg of their shorts. The home uniforms featured a purple, red and black trim, while the road uniforms featured a black and red trim. Toronto Raptors Home Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/iz3gxboq4cxh81o0gdegietd9/Toronto_Raptors/1996/Primary_White_Uniform July 8, 2021 Toronto Raptors Road Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/xuqo7ze2y2jhedyekjld4ffke/Toronto_Raptors/1996/Primary_Dark_Uniform July 8, 2021 The Raptors' new primary logo would remain in use until 2008, where the team changed the background of the circle from purple to red, while the original logo with the dinosaur would last until 2015; the new pinstriped uniforms would remain in use until 1999. Retired All-Star point guard, and former Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas became the team's General Manager. Swardson Anne Canada's Personality Split Over the Attitude of the NBA The Washington Post October 17, 1995 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1995/10/17/canadas-personality-split-over-the-attitude-of-the-nba/32323df3-bdb9-4164-8bf8-c8cc842dc4ff/ April 6, 2023 Baker Chris The NBA: 1995-96: Expanding the Border: Book of Isiah Will Be Rewritten in Toronto Los Angeles Times November 2, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-02-sp-63893-story.html December 13, 2022 Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Thomas Takes on Challenge of Raptors The New York Times November 5, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/05/sports/pro-basketball-thomas-takes-on-challenge-of-raptors.html July 24, 2022 The Raptors played their home games at the SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which was also home to the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays. In the 1995 NBA expansion draft, the Raptors selected veteran players like B.J. Armstrong, Oliver Miller, Willie Anderson, Tony Massenburg, Ed Pinckney, Žan Tabak, Acie Earl and John Salley. Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Anthony Is No. 2 of the Secaucus 27 The New York Times June 25, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/25/sports/pro-basketball-anthony-is-no-2-of-the-secaucus-27.html January 14, 2022 Heisler Mark Armstrong Becomes Top Expansion Pick: NBA: Raptors Take Guard from Bulls. Massenburg Also Headed to Toronto, While Lakers Lose Harvey to Vancouver Los Angeles Times June 25, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-25-sp-17060-story.html December 20, 2022 1995 NBA Expansion Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1995_expansion.html February 1, 2022 However, Armstrong refused to play for the Raptors, and was traded to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for second-year forward Carlos Rogers and Victor Alexander. Hillyer John Warriors Get Armstrong SFGate September 18, 1995 https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Warriors-get-Armstrong-3131611.php January 30, 2023 NBA's Raptors Trade First Pick Armstrong to Warriors for Pair Greensboro News and Record September 18, 1995 https://greensboro.com/nbas-raptors-trade-first-pick-armstrong-to-warriors-for-pair/article_ad8a7d6c-2edf-5586-87ce-7b8a281b6331.html January 16, 2022 Associated Press Toronto Expands Quickly, Getting Five for Armstrong Los Angeles Times September 19, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-09-19-sp-47464-story.html May 25, 2022 The team also signed free agents, former All-Star guard Alvin Robertson, Raptors' Robertson Arrested Tampa Bay Times October 30, 1995 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/10/30/raptors-robertson-arrested/ October 30, 2024 Robertson Gets Probation The Item October 23, 1996 3B https://books.google.com/books?id=DFElAAAAIBAJ&dq=1995+toronto+raptors+signed+alvin+robertson&pg=PA6&article_id=1363,4241243 October 30, 2024 Mathur Ashish Raptors: Every Notable Toronto Free-Agent Signing, by Year Clutch Points June 12, 2020 https://clutchpoints.com/every-notable-toronto-raptors-free-agent-signing-by-year/ June 30, 2022 and three-point specialist Tracy Murray. Associated Press Transactions The Free Lance-Star November 2, 1995 B4 https://books.google.com/books?id=N-kyAAAAIBAJ&dq=1995+toronto+raptors+signed+forward+tracy+murray&pg=PA9&article_id=6797,214819 October 30, 2024 Transactions The Daily Courier November 2, 1995 15A https://books.google.com/books?id=GRwOAAAAIBAJ&dq=1995+toronto+raptors+signed+forward+tracy+murray&pg=PA8&article_id=6940,222585 October 30, 2024 The Raptors received the seventh overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft, and selected point guard Damon Stoudamire from the University of Arizona, Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Underclassmen Rule Atop N.B.A. Draft Board The New York Times June 29, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/29/sports/pro-basketball-underclassmen-rule-atop-nba-draft-board.html July 5, 2021 Heisler Mark NBA Is a Young Man's Game: Draft: Smith, McDyess, Stackhouse, Wallace and Garnett Lead the Way Los Angeles Times June 29, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-29-sp-18377-story.html December 3, 2022 1995 NBA Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1995.html December 1, 2022 and also hired Brendan Malone as their first ever head coach. Malone Named Raptors Coach United Press International June 2, 1995 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/06/02/Malone-named-Raptors-coach/3426802065600/ December 21, 2022 Raptors Hire Malone The Washington Post June 3, 1995 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1995/06/03/raptors-hire-malone/386ad8aa-e906-446e-abdb-1da2aa30be90/ December 21, 2022 Regular season The Raptors made their NBA regular season debut on November 3, 1995, in which the team defeated the New Jersey Nets at the SkyDome by a score of 94–79; Robertson led the Raptors with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals. Willis George Pro Basketball: Nets Start by Earning a Sorry Place in History The New York Times November 4, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/04/sports/pro-basketball-nets-start-by-earning-a-sorry-place-in-history.html July 5, 2021 Staff and Wire Reports NBA Roundup: Grizzlies, Raptors Welcome Reality with Big Victories Los Angeles Times November 4, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-04-sp-64703-story.html July 25, 2022 New Jersey Nets at Toronto Raptors Box Score, November 3, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199511030TOR.html January 4, 2023 However, the team posted a seven-game losing streak afterwards, and later on held a 13–34 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 8, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/index.fcgi?month=2&day=8&year=1996 January 2, 2023 At mid-season, the Raptors traded Anderson, and Alexander to the New York Knicks in exchange for Doug Christie, Basketball: Knicks Are Close to a Trade The New York Times February 18, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/18/sports/basketball-knicks-are-close-to-a-trade.html July 29, 2021 Associated Press Christie Goes to Raptors Los Angeles Times February 19, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-02-19-sp-37659-story.html December 13, 2022 Associated Press Raptors, Knicks Complete 4-Player Trade Deseret News February 20, 1996 https://www.deseret.com/1996/2/20/19225821/raptors-knicks-complete-4-player-trade September 24, 2022 and then traded Massenburg, and Pinckney to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for second-year forward Sharone Wright. Wright to Raptors United Press International February 22, 1996 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/02/22/Wright-to-Raptors/7153824965200/ December 13, 2022 Associated Press Hardaway Heads for the Heat in Trade Los Angeles Times February 23, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-02-23-sp-39177-story.html September 24, 2022 Associated Press Riley's Heat the Big Movers on D-Day Deseret News February 23, 1996 https://www.deseret.com/1996/2/23/19226664/riley-s-heat-the-big-movers-on-d-day June 22, 2023 Meanwhile, Salley was released to free agency, and later on signed with the Chicago Bulls. Bulls Sign Salley to 10-Day Contract United Press International March 4, 1996 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/03/04/Bulls-sign-Salley-to-10-day-contract/5406825915600/ January 4, 2023 Armour Terry Bulls Add Another Ex-Piston in Salley Chicago Tribune March 5, 1996 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1996-03-05-9603050187-story.html January 4, 2023 The team posted another seven-game losing streak in February, and lost 12 of their final 15 games of the season. The Raptors finished their inaugural season in last place in the Central Division with a record of 21 wins and 61 losses. 1995–96 Toronto Raptors Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/TOR/1996_games.html July 1, 2021 Stoudamire averaged 19.0 points, 9.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game, contributed 133 three-point field goals, and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year, and was also named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Associated Press Rookie Award to Stoudamire The New York Times May 16, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/16/sports/rookie-award-to-stoudamire.html October 13, 2017 Associated Press Stoudamire Named Top Rookie After Lukewarm NBA Reception Los Angeles Times May 16, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-05-16-sp-4846-story.html February 1, 2023 NBA & ABA Rookie of the Year Award Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/roy.html November 29, 2022 In addition, Wright averaged 16.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in eleven games after the trade, while Murray contributed 16.2 points per game, and led the Raptors with 151 three-point field goals, Miller provided the team with 12.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.9 blocks per game, Christie contributed 10.1 points and 1.8 steals per game in 32 games, and Robertson averaged 9.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.2 steals per game. Off the bench, Tabak averaged 7.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Rogers provided with 7.7 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, and Earl contributed 7.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. 1995–96 Toronto Raptors Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/TOR/1996.html July 1, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Stoudamire was selected for the NBA Rookie Game, as a member of the Eastern Conference Rookie team. Pro Basketball The Gainesville Sun February 10, 1996 15 https://books.google.com/books?id=n0RWAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA31&dq=1996+nba+rookie+game+stoudamire+stackhouse+wallace+henderson&article_id=3767,2375962&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiSk6WGtuCPAxVxmYkEHfeFOUcQ6AF6BAgGEAM#v=onepage&q=1996%20nba%20rookie%20game%20stoudamire%20stackhouse%20wallace%20henderson&f=false September 18, 2025 Stoudamire scored 19 points along with 11 assists and 4 steals, and was named the Rookie Game's Most Valuable Player, as the Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference, 94–92. Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Notebook: The Clippers' Barry Hits the High Notes in His Jam Session The New York Times February 11, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/11/sports/pro-basketball-notebook-clippers-barry-hits-high-notes-his-jam-session.html June 30, 2022NBA.com Staff 1996 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1996 July 2, 2025 1996 NBA Rising Stars: East 94, West 92 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1996_rookie.html January 15, 2022 Meanwhile, before the mid-season trade, Christie participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest while playing for the Knicks. NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html March 9, 2026 Murray finished tied in fifth place in Most Improved Player voting. 1995–96 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1996.html October 7, 2022 The Raptors finished third in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 950,330 at the SkyDome during the regular season. 1995–96 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1996.html October 11, 2025 Notable highlights One notable highlight of the inaugural season occurred on March 24, 1996, in which the Raptors defeated the Bulls at the SkyDome by a score of 109–108, in front of 36,131 fans in attendance. Three players posted double-doubles, as Stoudamire finished with 30 points and 11 assists, and also made 6 out of 8 three-point field-goal attempts, while Murray added 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Miller contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds. All-Star guard Michael Jordan led the Bulls with 36 points; the Bulls went on to finish with a league-best 72–10 record. Associated Press  Pro Basketball: Mighty Bulls Take a Tumble in Toronto  The New York Times  March 25, 1996  https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/25/sports/pro-basketball-mighty-bulls-take-a-tumble-in-toronto.html March 9, 2026 Weaker Prey: Raptors 109, Bulls 108  Chicago Tribune  March 25, 1996  https://www.chicagotribune.com/1996/03/25/weaker-prey-raptors-109-bulls-108/ March 9, 2026 Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors Box Score, March 24, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199603240TOR.html March 9, 2026 Aftermath Following the season, Malone was fired as head coach after only one season with the Raptors, Associated Press Basketball: Malone Fired After a Season The New York Times April 23, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/04/23/sports/basketball-malone-fired-after-a-season.html December 27, 2022 Associated Press Raptors, Nets Fire Coaches Los Angeles Times April 23, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-04-23-sp-61628-story.html October 12, 2023 Cotton Anthony Ex-Bullet Walker Tapped as New Coach of Raptors The Washington Post April 23, 1996 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/04/23/ex-bullet-walker-tapped-as-new-coach-of-raptors/b96fa3e5-8f44-4f9f-b911-6b5be79481cf/ December 27, 2022 while Murray signed as a free agent with the Washington Bullets, Adande J.A. Bullets' Front Line a Bonus The Washington Post October 7, 1996 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/10/07/bullets-front-line-a-bonus/e0028dec-af99-4885-b7d2-629667f77897/ June 22, 2023 Brown Clifton Bullets Open Up Their Gifts and Run The New York Times November 10, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/11/10/sports/bullets-open-up-their-gifts-and-run.html October 3, 2022 Adande J.A. Murray Takes a Shot at Getting on Track The Washington Post November 29, 1996 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/11/29/murray-takes-a-shot-at-getting-on-track/da710ecd-b37e-4e13-8b02-f29ce78e0eb0/ July 10, 2022 Miller signed with the Dallas Mavericks, Mavericks Sign Miller to One-Year Deal United Press International October 17, 1996 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/10/17/Mavericks-sign-Miller-to-one-year-deal/7473845524800/ June 30, 2022 Sheridan Chris Winners and Losers in Off-Season Action Los Angeles Times October 27, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-10-27-sp-58483-story.html January 30, 2023 and Robertson retired after ten seasons in the NBA. Offseason Expansion draft The team's roster was then filled as a result of an expansion draft in 1995. Following a coin flip, Toronto was given first choice and selected Chicago Bulls point guard and three-point specialist B. J. Armstrong. Armstrong refused to report for training, and Thomas promptly traded him to the Golden State Warriors for power forwards Carlos Rogers and Victor Alexander. Thomas then selected a wide range of players in the expansion draft. Pick Player Position Nationality Former Team1B. J. ArmstrongPoint guard United StatesChicago Bulls3Tony MassenburgForward United StatesLos Angeles Clippers5Andrés GuibertForward-Centre Minnesota Timberwolves7Keith JenningsPoint guard United StatesGolden State Warriors9Dontonio WingfieldForward United StatesSeattle SuperSonics11Doug SmithForward United StatesDallas Mavericks13Jerome KerseySmall forward United StatesPortland Trail Blazers15Žan TabakCentreHouston Rockets17Willie AndersonGuard-Forward United StatesSan Antonio Spurs19Ed PinckneyForward United StatesMilwaukee Bucks21Acie EarlCentre United StatesBoston Celtics23B. J. TylerPoint guard United StatesPhiladelphia 76ers25John SalleyPower forward United StatesMiami Heat27Oliver MillerCentre United StatesDetroit Pistons NBA draft 1995 NBA draft Subsequent to the expansion draft, the Raptors were given the seventh overall pick, after the Vancouver Grizzlies, in the 1995 NBA draft. They selected Damon Stoudamire, a point guard from the University of Arizona, around whom Thomas chose to base the franchise. The selection of Stoudamire was met with boos from fans at the 1995 NBA draft at the SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario, many of whom wanted 1995 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player, Ed O'Bannon from the University of California, Los Angeles, who was taken with the ninth overall pick by the New Jersey Nets (and, unlike Stoudamire, would not have success and be out of the league after two seasons), The Raptors' second selection with the 35th overall pick was shooting guard Jimmy King from the University of Michigan, a senior and part of the recruiting class of 1991 that became known as The Fab Five. Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 7 Damon Stoudamire Point Guard United States Arizona 2 35 Jimmy King Shooting Guard United States Michigan Roster Toronto Raptors 1995–96 #730099 #FFFFFF #B50000 #FFFFFF 13 Doug Christie basketball F 6 6 200 1970–05–09 Pepperdine 55 Acie Earl C 6 10 240 1970–06–23 Iowa 4 Vincenzo Esposito G 6 3 198 1969–03–01 Italy 24 Jimmy King G 6 5 210 1973–08–09 Michigan 44 Martin Lewis basketball F 6 5 210 1975–04–28 Seward County CC 30 Oliver Miller F 6 9 280 1970–04–06 Arkansas 35 Tracy Murray F 6 7 225 1971–07–25 UCLA 52 Dan O'Sullivan basketball C 6 10 250 1968–03–03 Fordham 7 Alvin Robertson G 6 3 185 1962–07–22 Arkansas 34 Carlos Rogers basketball F 6 11 220 1971–02–06 Tennessee State 20 Damon Stoudamire G 5 10 171 1973–09–03 Arizona yes 3 Žan Tabak C 7 0 245 1970–06–15 Croatia 23 Dwayne Whitfield F 6 9 240 1972–08–21 Jackson State 9 Sharone Wright C 6 11 260 1973–01–30 Clemson yes Brendan Malone John Shumate Darrell Walker Bob Zuffelato https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/TOR/1996.html April 18, 1996 Roster notes Point guard Keith Jennings was on the injured reserve list due to a preseason knee injury, and missed the entire regular season. Parks Brad Achieving His Dreams Abroad The Washington Post July 26, 1998 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1998/07/26/achieving-his-dreams-abroad/faca75d1-2ada-44d5-9aef-4c36acb36767/ May 1, 2023 Point guard B.J. Tyler was on the injured reserve list due to permanent nerve damage, after accidentally falling asleep with an ice pack on his ankle, missed the entire regular season, and never played for the Raptors. Around the NBA The Washington Post November 1, 1996 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/11/01/around-the-nba/545992b9-955a-4bba-90c2-5fdf48142be2/ May 1, 2023 Starjacki Will B.J. Tyler Had One of the Most Bizarre Injuries in NBA History, After Which He Retired Basketball Network December 21, 2020 https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/b-j-tyler-had-one-of-the-most-bizarre-injuries-in-nba-history-after-which-he-retired May 1, 2023 The first game The Raptors' first ever regular season game was played on November 3, 1995, against the New Jersey Nets at the SkyDome in front of 33,306 fans. Alvin Robertson scored the first points in Raptors history, as he hit a three pointer to give Toronto an early 3–0 lead. The Raptors were led by Robertson, who scored a team high 30 points, as well as Damon Stoudamire, who had a double double in his first career game, scoring 10 points and adding 10 assists, as the Raptors defeated the Nets 94–79.New Jersey Nets at Toronto Raptors, basketball-reference.com, 3 November 1995, accessed 20 August 2015. Regular season The team played its first season in the Central Division,1995-96 Standings https://web.archive.org/web/20121025180236/http://www.nba.com/history/standings/19951996.html 2012-10-25 , nba.com/history, accessed 16 June 2007. and before the inaugural season began, sales of Raptors merchandise ranked seventh in the league, marking a successful return of basketball to Canada. As GM, Isiah Thomas quickly staffed the management positions with his own personnel, naming long-time Detroit Pistons assistant Brendan Malone as the Raptors' head coach. thumb|left|The Skydome — now the Rogers Centre — was the original arena for the Raptors between 1995 and 1999. The Raptors concluded their inaugural season with a 21–61 win–loss record, although they were one of the nine teams to defeat the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls,Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors, basketball-reference.com, 24 March 1996, accessed 16 June 2007. who set an NBA best 72–10 win–loss regular season record. With averages of 19.0 points and 9.3 assists per game, Stoudamire also won the 1995–96 Rookie of the Year Award.Damon Stoudamire Info Page https://web.archive.org/web/20070712081730/http://www.nba.com/playerfile/damon_stoudamire/bio.html 2007-07-12 , nba.com, accessed 16 June 2007. Highs December 10, 1995, The Raptors play the Vancouver Grizzlies for the first time. The game is held at General Motors Place in Vancouver. The Raptors win the game by a score of 93–81. March 24, 1996 – The Raptors beat the eventual NBA Champion Chicago Bulls by a score of 109–108, one of only ten losses the Bulls would suffer that season. Michael Jordan attempted to win the game on the final shot. Though the ball went in, it did not count because the ball left his hand after the final buzzer. March 31, 1996 – The legendary Magic Johnson played his only game against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto. The Los Angeles Lakers won the game by a score of 111–106. Stoudamire's breakout year Stoudamire had a noteworthy rookie season with the Toronto Raptors averaging 9.3 assists and 19 points. He earned the nickname "Mighty Mouse" due to the fact he stands only 5'10" (1.77 m), and that he had a Mighty Mouse tattoo on his right arm going into his rookie season. Damon currently holds the record of having the third-highest assist average ever by a rookie, and rookie record setter for 3-pointers with 133, breaking the 3-point record previously held by Dennis Scott. Stoudamire was ranked second in scoring among all rookies in his rookie season, and led all rookies in minutes played and assists. He received the Shick Rookie of the Month Award twice and unanimously made the Shick All Rookie First Team. That same year Stoudamire was also awarded the Rookie of the Year Award for the 1995–1996 season, receiving 76 of the 113 possible votes and the Most Valuable Player of the All-Star Rookie Game. Stoudamire holds the record for being the second-lowest draft pick (seventh overall) to ever win the Rookie of the Year Award, the lowest being Mark Jackson (eighteenth overall). Damon is also known as the shortest player at 5'10" to ever win this award. He did not play the last 10 games of his rookie season due to an injury, Tendinitis in his left knee. The Raptors went 2–8 without him and finished 21–61 in his and the Raptors' rookie season. Lows November 15, 1995 – The Raptors lose to the Houston Rockets by a score of 96 – 93. The loss culminates in a seven-game losing streak for the Raptors, the longest losing streak of the season. February 29, 1996 – The seven-game losing streak was duplicated. In a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the final score was 120 – 95. March 29, 1996 – The Raptors suffer their worst loss of the season. The score was 126–86 in favour of the Orlando Magic. Prior to the game, Isiah Thomas and Brendan Malone got into an argument regarding playing time for rookies. Season standings TOR TOR Game log Toronto Raptors 1996 Toronto Raptors November yes 4 4 1 6 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 1 | November 3 | New Jersey | 19951103 NJNTOR 94 79 | Alvin Robertson (30) | Alvin Robertson (7) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | SkyDome33,306 | 1–0 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 2 | November 4 | @ Indiana | 19951104 TORIND 89 97 | Damon Stoudamire (26) | John Salley (9) | Damon Stoudamire (11) | Market Square Arena16,640 | 1-1 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 3 | November 7 | @ Chicago | 19951107 TORCHI 108 117 | Willie Anderson (23) | Oliver Miller (9) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | United Center23,102 | 1–2 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 4 | November 8 | Sacramento | 19951108 SACTOR 90 109 | Tracy Murray (22) | Oliver Miller (11) | Willie Anderson (4) | SkyDome16,793 | 1–3 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 5 | November 10 | Phoenix | 19951110 PHXTOR 108 112 | Tracy Murray (23) | John Salley (11) | Damon Stoudamire (7) | SkyDome25,207 | 1–4 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 6 | November 11 | @ Charlotte | 19951111 TORCHA 117 123 1 | Willie Anderson (24) | Willie Anderson (9) | Alvin Robertson (7) | Charlotte Coliseum24,042 | 1–5 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 7 | November 13 | Utah | 19951113 UTATOR 100 103 | Willie Anderson, Alvin Robertson (22) | Ed Pinckney (10) | Damon Stoudamire (9) | SkyDome18,351 | 1–6 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 8 | November 15 | Houston | 19951115 HOUTOR 93 96 | Damon Stoudamire, Žan Tabak (20) | Žan Tabak (15) | Alvin Robertson (10) | SkyDome20,831 | 1–7 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 9 | November 17 | Minnesota | 19951117 MINTOR 114 96 | Damon Stoudamire (20) | Oliver Miller, Damon Stoudamire (7) | Damon Stoudamire (13) | SkyDome18,401 | 2–7 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 10 | November 18 | @ Washington | 19951118 TORWAS 103 102 | Damon Stoudamire (23) | Willie Anderson (9) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | USAir Arena18,756 | 3–7 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 11 | November 21 | Seattle | 19951121 SEATOR 102 97 | Oliver Miller (23) | Damon Stoudamire (12) | Damon Stoudamire (11) | SkyDome21,836 | 4–7 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 12 | November 22 | @ Milwaukee | 19951122 TORMIL 86 96 | Alvin Robertson (18) | Ed Pinckney (8) | Damon Stoudamire (9) | Bradley Center14,959 | 4–8 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 13 | November 25 | @ Atlanta | 19951125 TORATL 102 114 | Tracy Murray (22) | Ed Pinckney (13) | Damon Stoudamire (9) | Omni Coliseum10,253 | 4–9 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 14 | November 27 | Golden State | 19951127 GSWTOR 101 98 | Willie Anderson (26) | John Salley (9) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | SkyDome19,563 | 5–9 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 15 | November 28 | @ Cleveland | 19951128 TORCLE 89 93 | Damon Stoudamire (18) | Žan Tabak (8) | Willie Anderson (5) | Gund Arena15,188 | 5–10 Toronto Raptors December 3 4 1 7 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 16 | December 1 | Philadelphia | 19951201 PHITOR 105 102 | Willie Anderson (23) | Ed Pinckney (16) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | SkyDome19,789 | 6–10 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 17 | December 3 | Miami | 19951203 MIATOR 94 112 | Oliver Miller (29) | Ed Pinckney (12) | Damon Stoudamire (15) | SkyDome21,238 | 6–11 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 18 | December 5 | @ Seattle | 19951205 TORSEA 89 119 | Tracy Murray (23) | Oliver Miller, Alvin Robertson, Žan Tabak (5) | Alvin Robertson, Damon Stoudamire (5) | KeyArena17,072 | 6–12 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 19 | December 7 | @ Portland | 19951207 TORPOR 88 96 | Tracy Murray (28) | Ed Pinckney (15) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | Rose Garden20,039 | 6–13 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 20 | December 8 | @ L.A. Lakers | 19951208 TORLAL 103 120 | Damon Stoudamire (20) | Ed Pinckney (8) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | Great Western Forum12,982 | 6–14 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 21 | December 10 | @ Vancouver | 19951210 TORVAN 93 81 | Damon Stoudamire (24) | Ed Pinckney (16) | Damon Stoudamire (8) | General Motors Place17,438 | 7–14 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 22 | December 12 | Boston | 19951212 BOSTOR 96 116 | Damon Stoudamire (18) | Ed Pinckney (8) | Damon Stoudamire (9) | SkyDome21,875 | 7–15 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 23 | December 14 | Indiana | 19951214 INDTOR 100 102 | Oliver Miller (22) | Oliver Miller (12) | Damon Stoudamire (13) | SkyDome19,763 | 7–16 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 24 | December 15 | @ Boston | 19951215 TORBOS 103 122 | Žan Tabak (18) | Žan Tabak (8) | Alvin Robertson, Damon Stoudamire (7) | FleetCenter17,580 | 7–17 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 25 | December 17 | Orlando | 19951217 ORLTOR 110 93 | Damon Stoudamire (21) | Ed Pinckney (11) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | SkyDome25,820 | 8–17 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 26 | December 19 | Detroit | 19951219 DETTOR 82 94 | Damon Stoudamire (19) | Oliver Miller (11) | Damon Stoudamire (8) | SkyDome21,128 | 8–18 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 27 | December 22 | @ Chicago | 19951222 TORCHI 104 113 | Žan Tabak (24) | Damon Stoudamire, Žan Tabak (8) | Damon Stoudamire (13) | United Center22,987 | 8–19 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 28 | December 23 | @ New York | 19951223 TORNYK 91 103 | Damon Stoudamire (25) | Ed Pinckney (10) | Damon Stoudamire (8) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 8-20 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 29 | December 26 | Milwaukee | 19951226 MILTOR 93 87 | Damon Stoudamire (21) | Ed Pinckney (9) | Damon Stoudamire (11) | Copps Coliseum17,242 | 9-20 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 30 | December 28 | @ Detroit | 19951228 TORDET 91 113 | Damon Stoudamire (27) | Oliver Miller (7) | Damon Stoudamire (7) | The Palace of Auburn Hills21,454 | 9–21 Toronto Raptors January 3 5 0 5 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 31 | January 3 | @ Orlando | 19960103 TORORL 110 121 | Alvin Robertson (27) | Oliver Miller (12) | Damon Stoudamire (13) | Orlando Arena17,248 | 9-22 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 32 | January 4 | @ Atlanta | 19960104 TORATL 101 104 1 | Alvin Robertson (21) | Willie Anderson, Ed Pinckney (7) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | Omni Coliseum7,194 | 9-23 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 33 | January 9 | Charlotte | 19960109 CHATOR 91 92 | Tracy Murray (25) | Tony Massenburg (8) | Alvin Robertson, Damon Stoudamire (8) | SkyDome20,326 | 9-24 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 34 | January 11 | Atlanta | 19960111 ATLTOR 79 87 | Damon Stoudamire (18) | Tony Massenburg, Carlos Rogers, Žan Tabak (7) | Damon Stoudamire (9) | SkyDome19,868 | 9-25 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 35 | January 13 | Washington | 19960113 WASTOR 106 100 | Damon Stoudamire (29) | Tony Massenburg (11) | Damon Stoudamire (11) | SkyDome25,432 | 10–25 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 36 | January 15 | @ New Jersey | 19960115 TORNJN 83 108 | Damon Stoudamire (18) | Oliver Miller (9) | Damon Stoudamire (11) | Continental Airlines Arena10,034 | 10–26 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 37 | January 16 | Indiana | 19960116 INDTOR 102 110 | Damon Stoudamire (29) | Tony Massenburg (14) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | SkyDome19,868 | 10–27 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 38 | January 18 | Chicago | 19960118 CHITOR 89 92 | Damon Stoudamire (26) | Tony Massenburg (8) | Damon Stoudamire (12) | SkyDome36,118 | 10–28 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 39 | January 21 | Boston | 19960121 BOSTOR 97 95 | Damon Stoudamire (23) | Tony Massenburg (14) | Damon Stoudamire (9) | SkyDome24,334 | 11–28 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 40 | January 23 | New Jersey | 19960123 NJNTOR 86 79 | Tracy Murray (16) | Tony Massenburg (8) | Damon Stoudamire (11) | SkyDome20,915 | 12–28 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 41 | January 25 | Vancouver | 19960125 VANTOR 101 106 1 | Damon Stoudamire (22) | Oliver Miller (13) | Damon Stoudamire (12) | SkyDome21,378 | 12–29 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 42 | January 27 | @ Denver | 19960127 TORDEN 82 93 | Damon Stoudamire (23) | Tony Massenburg (11) | Damon Stoudamire (5) | McNichols Sports Arena16,635 | 12–30 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 43 | January 30 | @ Sacramento | 19960130 TORSAC 75 102 | Oliver Miller (18) | Tony Massenburg (5) | Damon Stoudamire (6) | ARCO Arena17,317 | 12–31 Toronto Raptors February 0 3 2 7 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 44 | February 2 | @ Golden State | 19960202 TORGSW 111 114 | Damon Stoudamire (25) | Oliver Miller (7) | Damon Stoudamire (11) | Oakland Coliseum15,025 | 12–32 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 45 | February 3 | @ L.A. Clippers | 19960203 TORLAC 119 113 1 | Damon Stoudamire (25) | Oliver Miller (11) | Damon Stoudamire (6) | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena5,846 | 13–32 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 46 | February 5 | Portland | 19960205 PORTOR 87 90 | Tracy Murray, Damon Stoudamire (16) | Tony Massenburg (10) | Damon Stoudamire (7) | SkyDome20,832 | 13–33 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 47 | February 7 | Milwaukee | 19960207 MILTOR 88 93 | Oliver Miller (21) | Oliver Miller (12) | Damon Stoudamire (6) | SkyDome21,335 | 13–34 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 48 | February 13 | @ Miami | 19960213 TORMIA 98 87 | Damon Stoudamire (29) | Alvin Robertson (12) | Damon Stoudamire (7) | Miami Arena14,286 | 14–34 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 49 | February 15 | Cleveland | 19960215 CLETOR 76 95 | Willie Anderson (17) | Oliver Miller (8) | Damon Stoudamire (7) | Copps Coliseum17,242 | 14–35 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 50 | February 17 | @ Detroit | 19960217 TORDET 95 108 | Oliver Miller (25) | Tracy Murray (7) | Damon Stoudamire (9) | The Palace of Auburn Hills21,454 | 14–36 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 51 | February 22 | @ Utah | 19960222 TORUTA 86 102 | Damon Stoudamire (23) | Herb Williams (8) | Damon Stoudamire (6) | Delta Center19,911 | 14–37 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 52 | February 23 | @ Phoenix | 19960223 TORPHX 105 110 | Damon Stoudamire (29) | Oliver Miller (8) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | America West Arena19,023 | 14–38 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 53 | February 25 | @ Dallas | 19960225 TORDAL 98 105 | Damon Stoudamire (23) | Žan Tabak (16) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | Reunion Arena16,618 | 14–39 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 54 | February 27 | @ Houston | 19960227 TORHOU 100 105 | Tracy Murray (22) | Žan Tabak (10) | Damon Stoudamire (19) | The Summit16,200 | 14–40 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 55 | February 29 | @ San Antonio | 19960229 TORSAS 95 120 | Oliver Miller, Oliver Miller (13) | Oliver Miller (8) | Damon Stoudamire (5) | Alamodome18,083 | 14–41 Toronto Raptors March 3 7 1 5 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 56 | March 3 | @ Cleveland | 19960303 TORCLE 100 89 | Tracy Murray (29) | Doug Christie, Oliver Miller (5) | Doug Christie (6) | Gund Arena18,409 | 15–41 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 57 | March 5 | Detroit | 19960305 DETTOR 84 105 | Sharone Wright (25) | Oliver Miller (8) | Damon Stoudamire (6) | SkyDome22,968 | 15–42 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 58 | March 6 | New York | 19960306 NYKTOR 82 89 | Sharone Wright (18) | Oliver Miller, Sharone Wright (8) | Damon Stoudamire (15) | SkyDome21,998 | 15–43 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 59 | March 8 | @ Miami | 19960308 TORMIA 79 109 | Vincenzo Esposito (12) | Oliver Miller (10) | Damon Stoudamire (5) | Miami Arena14,319 | 15–44 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 60 | March 10 | Dallas | 19960310 DALTOR 128 112 | Damon Stoudamire (25) | Žan Tabak (14) | Damon Stoudamire (9) | SkyDome21,873 | 16–44 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 61 | March 12 | @ Philadelphia | 19960312 TORPHI 110 118 | Tracy Murray (31) | Oliver Miller (11) | Doug Christie, Alvin Robertson (8) | CoreStates Spectrum8,806 | 16–45 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 62 | March 15 | @ Charlotte | 19960315 TORCHA 101 113 | Oliver Miller, Damon Stoudamire, Sharone Wright (20) | Oliver Miller (10) | Damon Stoudamire (11) | Charlotte Coliseum24,042 | 16–46 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 63 | March 17 | @ Indiana | 19960317 TORIND 96 105 | Damon Stoudamire (23) | Tracy Murray (9) | Damon Stoudamire (12) | Market Square Arena16,579 | 16–47 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 64 | March 18 | Denver | 19960318 DENTOR 114 122 | Tracy Murray (40) | Oliver Miller (9) | Damon Stoudamire (16) | SkyDome20,324 | 16–48 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 65 | March 20 | Charlotte | 19960320 CHATOR 107 89 | Carlos Rogers, Damon Stoudamire (24) | Oliver Miller (15) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | SkyDome22,033 | 17–48 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 66 | March 22 | San Antonio | 19960322 SASTOR 108 120 | Tracy Murray (29) | Oliver Miller (12) | Damon Stoudamire (13) | SkyDome25,964 | 17–49 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 67 | March 24 | Chicago | 19960324 CHITOR 109 108 | Damon Stoudamire (30) | Oliver Miller, Tracy Murray (12) | Damon Stoudamire (11) | SkyDome36,131 | 18–49 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 68 | March 26 | Atlanta | 19960326 ATLTOR 111 114 | Tracy Murray, Damon Stoudamire (30) | Oliver Miller, Tracy Murray (9) | Damon Stoudamire (12) | SkyDome21,473 | 18–50 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 69 | March 27 | @ Philadelphia | 19960327 TORPHI 94 103 | Žan Tabak (26) | Žan Tabak (11) | Alvin Robertson (6) | CoreStates Spectrum7,411 | 18–51 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 70 | March 29 | Orlando | 19960329 ORLTOR 86 126 | Damon Stoudamire (15) | Carlos Rogers (9) | Damon Stoudamire (5) | SkyDome35,681 | 18–52 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 71 | March 31 | L.A. Lakers | 19960331 LALTOR 106 111 | Tracy Murray (32) | Tracy Murray (10) | Damon Stoudamire (15) | SkyDome36,046 | 18–53 Toronto Raptors April 2 3 1 5 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 72 | April 2 | L.A. Clippers | 19960402 LACTOR 104 103 1 | Tracy Murray (30) | Oliver Miller (15) | Damon Stoudamire (12) | SkyDome21,135 | 19–53 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 73 | April 4 | Cleveland | 19960404 CLETOR 77 98 | Dwayne Whitfield (16) | Dwayne Whitfield (12) | Jimmy King (6) | SkyDome21,173 | 19–54 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 74 | April 6 | New York | 19960406 NYKTOR 106 139 | Tracy Murray (23) | Tracy Murray (8) | Doug Christie, Oliver Miller (5) | SkyDome23,168 | 19–55 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 75 | April 8 | @ Minnesota | 19960408 TORMIN 101 115 | Doug Christie, Tracy Murray (21) | Oliver Miller, Alvin Robertson (10) | Alvin Robertson (7) | Target Center13,011 | 19–56 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 76 | April 9 | @ Milwaukee | 19960409 TORMIL 102 96 | Alvin Robertson (25) | Alvin Robertson (10) | Doug Christie, Alvin Robertson (6) | Bradley Center15,935 | 20–56 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 77 | April 12 | @ Boston | 19960412 TORBOS 108 136 | Acie Earl (40) | Acie Earl (12) | Jimmy King (6) | FleetCenter17,930 | 20–57 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 78 | April 14 | @ Washington | 19960414 TORWAS 97 110 | Acie Earl (26) | Oliver Miller (17) | Oliver Miller (5) | USAir Arena18,756 | 20–58 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 79 | April 15 | @ New York | 19960415 TORNYK 79 125 | Acie Earl (25) | Acie Earl (11) | Jimmy King (8) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 20–59 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 80 | April 17 | @ New Jersey | 19960417 TORNJN 95 107 | Acie Earl (28) | Alvin Robertson (13) | Alvin Robertson (8) | Continental Airlines Arena14,688 | 20–60 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 81 | April 19 | Washington | 19960419 WASTOR 107 103 | Doug Christie (30) | Oliver Miller (13) | Oliver Miller (9) | SkyDome24,454 | 21–60 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 82 | April 21 | Philadelphia | 19960421 PHITOR 105 109 1 | Oliver Miller (35) | Oliver Miller (12) | Oliver Miller, Alvin Robertson (9) | SkyDome27,118 | 21–61 tor 1996 Player statistics = Indicates team leader Regular season Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gameTracy MurraySF82 37 2,458 352 131 87 40 1,325 30.0 4.3 1.6 1.1 .5 16.2Alvin RobertsonSG 77 69 2,478 342 323 166 36 718 32.2 4.4 4.2 2.2 .5 9.3Oliver MillerPF 76 72 2,516 562 219 108 143 982 33.1 7.4 2.9 1.4 1.9 12.9Damon StoudamirePG 70 70 2,865 281 653 98 19 1,331 40.9 4.0 9.3 1.4 .3 19.0Žan TabakC 67 18 1,332 320 62 24 31 514 19.9 4.8 .9 .4 .5 7.7Jimmy KingSG 62 1 868 110 88 21 13 279 14.0 1.8 1.4 .3 .2 4.5Carlos Rogers basketballPF 56 18 1,043 170 35 25 48 430 18.6 3.0 .6 .4 .9 7.7Willie Anderson basketball†SG 49 42 1,564 186 149 58 51 606 31.9 3.8 3.0 1.2 1.0 12.4Ed Pinckney†PF 47 24 1,031 282 50 31 17 328 21.9 6.0 1.1 .7 .4 7.0Acie EarlC 42 7 655 129 27 18 37 316 15.6 3.1 .6 .4 .9 7.5Doug Christie†SF 32 17 818 120 92 58 16 322 25.6 3.8 2.9 1.8 .5 10.1Vincenzo EspositoPG 30 0 282 16 23 7 0 116 9.4 .5 .8 .2 .0 3.9John Salley†PF 25 6 482 97 39 11 12 149 19.3 3.9 1.6 .4 .5 6.0Tony Massenburg†PF 24 20 659 166 18 13 9 243 27.5 6.9 .8 .5 .4 10.1Martin Lewis basketballSF 16 0 189 29 3 8 3 75 11.8 1.8 .2 .5 .2 4.7Sharone Wright†C 11 6 298 57 11 6 10 181 27.1 5.2 1.0 .5 .9 16.5Dwayne WhitfieldPF 8 1 122 25 2 3 2 40 15.3 3.1 .3 .4 .3 5.0Dan O'Sullivan basketballC 5 2 139 32 2 2 4 33 27.8 6.4 .4 .4 .8 6.6Herb Williams†C 1 0 31 8 0 1 2 6 31.0 8.0 .0 1.0 2.0 6.0 † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Raptors only. Franchise firsts Point: Alvin Robertson Award winners Damon Stoudamire, First Team, NBA All-Rookie Team Damon Stoudamire, NBA Rookie of the Year Award Damon Stoudamire, NBA Schick Rookie Game, MVP Transactions Trades September 18, 1995 To Toronto RaptorsVictor AlexanderMartin LewisMichael McDonaldCarlos RogersDwayne Whitfield To Golden State WarriorsB. J. Armstrong February 18, 1996 To Toronto RaptorsDoug ChristieHerb WilliamsCash To New York KnicksVictor AlexanderWillie Anderson February 22, 1996 To Toronto RaptorsSharone Wright To Philadelphia 76ersTony MassenburgEd Pinckney1996 second-round pick1997 second-round pick Free agents AdditionsPlayerDate signedFormer teamAlvin RobertsonOctober 5Detroit PistonsThomas HamiltonOctober 6noneTracy MurrayNovember 1Houston RocketsDwayne WhitfieldFebruary 23Golden State WarriorsDan O'Sullivan (10-day)April 9Shreveport Storm (CBA) SubtractionsPlayerDate signedNew TeamDoug SmithOctober 4Boston CelticsJerome KerseyGolden State WarriorsThomas HamiltonOctober 18Boston CelticsDwayne WhitfieldNovember 2Toronto RaptorsJohn SalleyFebruary 2Chicago BullsHerb WilliamsFebruary 23New York KnicksDan O'SullivanApril 18Scavolini Pesaro (Italy) Player transactions citation: 1995–96 Toronto Raptors Transactions Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/TOR/1996_transactions.html July 5, 2021 References 2 External links 1995-96 Toronto Raptors season at Basketball Reference 1995-96 Toronto Raptors season at Database Basketball Expansion Draft Details Category:Toronto Raptors seasons Toronto Tor