SAN ANTONIO - FEBRUARY 10: Damon Stoudamire #20 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles during the 1996 Rookie Challenge played February 10, 1996 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
On November 3, 1995, the Toronto Raptors defeated the New Jersey Nets 94-79 in their first ever regular season NBA game. The Raptors were lead by Damon Stoudamire, who recorded 10 points and 10 assists in the first game of his career, and Alvin Robertson, who scored 30 points. Stoudamire would go on to win the rookie of the year award, but the Raptors missed the playoffs by a long shot, recording a 21-61 inaugural season.
