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The Toronto Raptors are cryptic.
The 2024-25 campaign will mark the franchise’s 30th season, and the team posted a pretty striking message on social media on Wednesday:
Considering this came shortly after the team’s NBA Cup schedule announcement included part of a throwback purple jersey, fans wondered if the color would make a triumphant return in the 30th season:
Kwedawg @kwedawgFLG
BIG PURPLE 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 https://t.co/PVzYJlPFnY
The Raptors started the 1995-96 season with a jersey that featured lots of purple and a cartoon dinosaur.
Even though they largely moved away from the cartoon dinosaur on the jersey despite the mascot, it remains one of the most memorable NBA looks in recent history.
If nothing else, the possibility of a dinosaur and purple return in 2024-25 is a great way to build excitement for the new season.
Toronto is coming off a 25-57 campaign and has won just one playoff series since winning the championship in 2018-19. Looking back and remembering the days of Vince Carter and co isn’t the worst way to get fans excited about what’s to come.
For now, they have to be content to speculate following a cryptic message.
