But over time, the team has grown into the name, kind of like a baby typically grows into whatever name it was given at birth.
Initially, Toronto’s jerseys seemed to sort of embrace the weirdness of the name. The purple and red was a loud, unusual, eye-catching combination. And if you’re named after a dinosaur, why not have a giant dinosaur emblazoned on the torso?
In recent years, the Raptors have sort of shied away from the actual animal in the name, at least in terms of imagery. Now, it’s time to go back.
