In preparation for the 1995-96 season, the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies participated in the league’s second Expansion draft. The Raptors selected B.J Armstrong and 13 other players while the Grizzlies chose 13 players including Greg Anthony. These two Canadian teams were the first franchises north of the U.S. since the 1946-47 Toronto Huskies team.
Today in Sports History: June 24
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)