Raptors Unveil New City Edition Jerseys Paying Homage to Vince Carter

Toronto Unveils New City Jersey Inspired by Iconic Carter Raptors Jersey

Raptors City Edition Jersey Features Carter's Iconic Purple, Red and Black Color Scheme

The Toronto Raptors have unveiled their new City Edition jerseys for the 2023-24 NBA season, and they pay homage to one of the franchise's most iconic players, Vince Carter. The jersey features a purple, red, and black color scheme that is reminiscent of the jersey Carter wore during his time with the Raptors from 1998 to 2004.

The new jersey also features a number of other design elements that are inspired by Carter's time with the Raptors. The waistband of the jersey features the words "We The North," which is a phrase that Carter popularized during his time with the team. The jersey also features a maple leaf on the chest, which is a symbol of Canada.

The Raptors will wear their new City Edition jerseys for the first time on November 10th, when they host the Chicago Bulls. The jerseys will be available for purchase at the Raptors' official online store and at the team's retail store at Scotiabank Arena.

Carter Reacts to New Raptors City Edition Jersey

Vince Carter was thrilled to see the Raptors unveil their new City Edition jerseys. He said that the jersey is a great way to pay homage to his time with the team.

"It's an honor to have the Raptors pay tribute to me in this way," Carter said. "I love the new jersey, and I can't wait to see the fans wearing it." Carter also said that he believes the new jersey will be a hit with fans.

"I think the fans are going to love it," Carter said. "It's a great way to show your support for the Raptors and for me."

Raptors Hope New Jersey Will Bring Back Memories of Carter's Era

The Raptors are hoping that their new City Edition jerseys will bring back memories of Carter's era with the team. Carter was one of the most popular players in Raptors history, and he helped lead the team to its first NBA championship in 2019. The Raptors are hoping that the new jersey will help to create a similar atmosphere at Scotiabank Arena.

"We want to create a new era of Raptors basketball," Raptors president Masai Ujiri said. "We want to bring back the excitement and energy that we had when Vince Carter was playing here."