Dwane Casey spent seven years as head coach of the Toronto Raptors, leading the club to a 320-238 record, four Atlantic Division titles and three straight 50-win seasons, including a franchise-record 59 this season. On Friday, the team announced it was parting ways with the 61-year-old following a third straight playoff loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Casey reached out to the Star with a message to the city and Raptors fans everywhere:
Dear Toronto,
Thank you.
Thank you to basketball fans across this city and the country of Canada who supported the Raptors and welcomed my family with open arms during our seven years here.