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"Toronto Raptors" was influenced by the popularity of the 1993 film adaption of the 1990 science fiction novel "Jurassic Park" - "Raptor" is a common informal name for the "Velociraptor".
Toronto Raptors
The final selection—"Toronto Raptors"—was unveiled on Canadian national television on May 15, 1994: the choice was influenced by the popularity of the 1993 film adaption of the 1990 science fiction novel "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton. The name "Raptor" is a common informal name for the "Velociraptor", a swift medium-sized dromaeosaurid theropod non-avian dinosaur.
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Toronto Raptors [SEP] Naming the team
The name "Raptor" is a common informal name for the "Velociraptor", a swift medium-sized dromaeosaurid theropod non-avian dinosaur. On May 24, 1994, the team's logo and first general manager, Isiah Thomas, were revealed at a press conference. As part of the deal, Thomas received an option to purchase part of the team, reportedly for under market value. He would purchase 4.5 per cent in May 1995 and a further 4.5 per cent in December 1995, half each from Bitove and Slaight, decreasing their share to 39.5 per cent. The team's colours of bright red, purple, black, and silver were also revealed; "Naismith" silver was chosen to honour Canadian James Naismith, the inventor of basketball.