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NBA franchise all-time power rankings: Which organization comes out on top?

By Josh Eberley

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: Los Angeles Lakers legends Ervin Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal share a laugh with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor during the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue to honor Baylor in Star Plaza at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: Los Angeles Lakers legends Ervin Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal share a laugh with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor during the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue to honor Baylor in Star Plaza at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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24. Toronto Raptors

23 Seasons

Record: 844-994, .459 W-L%

Finals Appearances: 0

Championships: 0

All-Time Starting Five

G: Kyle Lowry, 2016-17
G: DeMar DeRozan, 2017-18
F: Vince Carter, 2000-01
F: Chris Bosh, 2009-10
C: Jonas Valanciunas, 2017-18

Average PER: 23.28

The Raptors golden era is in flux, it could come crashing down in a tidal fashion or it could soar to unseen heights. Winning 64 percent of their regular season games over the last five seasons, the Raptors have been a top organization over this stretch. However, one LeBron Raymone James was not sympathetic to the Canadian basketball plight.

Cursed with a market that historically has been shunned and neglected by NBA stars such as Marcus Camby, Kenny Anderson, and Alonzo Mourning. DeRozan will always be remembered as the force that turned the tide for the franchise, even if his peak never reached that of his predecessor (Carter).

The Raptors could take a huge step forward this season if Leonard lives up to expectations but if he’s not invested and the franchise fails to retain him, they will have no choice but to rebuild.

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