How does one fall in love with a team?
For many fans, the connection is almost decided for them. Where they grew up, who their relatives or schoolyard friends support and the convenience of catching a game on television can all factor in to who to cheer for. More often than not, these factors swirl and leave one option: the team closest to home.
That’s where the love blossoms. Triumph and heartbreak help it grow, creating an unbreakable bond between a fan and their team.
As the only Canadian club in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors famously have an entire country of fans.