Raptors Unveil Retro Jerseys

by Adam Francis on Dec 7, 2009 3:56 PM EST in Feature Stories

Just a quick afternoon post here.

Got a chance to head down to the ACC for a sneak peak at the new retro jerseys, unveiled by DeMar DeRozan and Hedo Turkoglu. "How short are the shorts" jokes abounded and it was lighthearted atmosphere - a nice change in pace from the usual media sessions.

The following are a few shots of jerseys which the team will be wearing six times this season:

Hedo and DeMar sporting the new warm-ups.

The new uniforms unveiled.

Jerseys Back

Tweet Comment 20 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

As a jersey guy myself ...

I’m loving these jerseys. I think I need a set for Christmas now.

Ray Bala
CANadian BasketBALL Report
on www.raptorhq.com

by rbala on Dec 7, 2009 4:26 PM EST reply actions

WOW

Can we just replace the Raptors name/jersey’s now? Please? That look is 100% more awesome than anything we’ve had….ever.

by velociraptor on Dec 7, 2009 5:52 PM EST reply actions

That's not a huge accomplishment

The current uniforms are the best ones that the team has had, but they are as bland as you can get. I guess it’s to be expected from a team name that has absolutely no connection to the city.

by siggian on Dec 7, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions

I’ve never understood why the team didn’t link to the basketball heritage in this city and just call the Toronto team the Huskies. Just makes so much more sense than the Raptors…

by MAS11 on Dec 7, 2009 7:08 PM EST reply actions

Yeah, a good appropriate name would have been Lakers, but that’s already taken and this ain’t the CFL.

I would have liked the “Hawgs” and have a really good pig theme (better than a Barney wannabe). “Razorbacks” would have been really great except it would be too much like copying and it’s more of a Southern US thing anyway.

One thing that the US colleges prove: you can have the stupidest nickname for your team but if you go all out, it can become cool. The owners picked a trendy name and trendy colours (but nothing to do with colours on a dinosaur) and when the trend was over, so was any residual coolness they might have picked up. Just look how lame the first uniforms were. Today’s are icebergs in comparison and they are boring.

by siggian on Dec 7, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions

I’m so sounding bitter. Really, I don’t mind the name that much and nor do I mind the current colour scheme and logo. It’s just that it’s taken them 15 years to get here.

by siggian on Dec 7, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions

What's wrong with Red, Black and White?

I think our current colours are awesome. I didn’t even mind the dark purple phase. I like our logo as well. Thankfully we got rid of the ridiculous dribbling dinosaur. I mean, yeah it would be nice if the name was connected to the city somehow, but it could be worse, we could be the Memphis Grizzlies or the Utah Jazz. Talk about a disconnect.

Also, I’m glad these (Huskies) are only throw back jerseys because they are weak sauce.

by Posterized on Dec 7, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions

Dribbling dinosaur

Technically, we didn’t get rid of it. It is still out official logo, its just red now.

Switching to the claw would be a great move by management.

Oh, and I have to disagree with you on the Huskies jerseys thing… they rock.

by dhackett1565 on Dec 7, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions

Love the jerseys too – in fact, like the black variations that they ended up using a lot more than originally planned, I hope they do the same with these.

As an aside, both Hedo and DeMar look miles more comfortable in front of the media than they did to start the season. Granted, it was a pretty chill environment, and most of the major media wasn’t around, but still noticeable, especially with DD.

by Adam Francis on Dec 7, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions

Good lord

The Leafs nation must be rubbing off on all you guys.

by Posterized on Dec 7, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions

It’s still the logo hanging above the ACC
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raphqvicious/3965571458/in/set-72157622478863716/

Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious

by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Dec 7, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions

Jeez

and here I thought we had put that embarassment behind us.

by Posterized on Dec 8, 2009 7:21 AM EST up reply actions

Are you sure?

I thought we got rid of the dribbling dino last year? I was under the impression that the claw was our new logo.

I can’t believe the Huskies jerseys are getting so much love. They are white! They have the work Huskies on them! Talk about plain.

by Posterized on Dec 7, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions

If they really wanted to...

They could decide in the future to change the dinosaur to a bird and still call themselves the Raptors. Would sell a whole bunch of new merchandise and they could use the following tagline: “The evolution of a franchise.”

by HQ Interloper on Dec 7, 2009 10:07 PM EST reply actions

Somebody call the MLSE marketing department. we have a new tagline for year sixteen.

by Posterized on Dec 8, 2009 7:26 AM EST up reply actions

hey guys, heard about the unveiling and i’m just puttin on over from sactownroyalty. just wondering how you guys really feel about these. i like how the shorts have kinda a belt pattern, but i must say these look like something i would have worn in 7th or 8th grade. i mean no offense as our gold uni’s were god awful, but just trying to maybe get opinions from the other side of the matter.

by boffacheerios on Dec 8, 2009 12:29 AM EST reply actions