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What’s in a jersey? The stories behind the Raptors’ numbers

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Think of any player in a Toronto Raptors jersey and certain numbers pop immediately into your head:

15

10

2

Follow the stories of Vince Carter, DeMar DeRozan, and Kawhi Leonard and you get a picture of the Raptors’ story in the NBA. The rise and fall of a franchise icon. The superstar who pushed Toronto like a modern-day Sisyphus. The soft-spoken saviour who carried the team to championship glory!