15 Best Toronto Raptors Players of All Time, Ranked

Vince Carter gave the Toronto Raptors a jolt of excitement in the early days of the NBA franchise’s existence.

Kawhi Leonard joined the team two decades later to help them win their first championship in 2019, optimising the Raptors’ odds of earning a ring.

With that said, who are the best Raptors players of all time? Let’s find out.

Best Raptors in Franchise History

1. Vince Carter

Carter’s electric dunks and charisma helped inspire younger generations across Canada to pick up a basketball.

The North Carolina product garnered worldwide fame after his historic dunk contest performance in 2000 and his scoring explosions in several highly anticipated matchups.

VC’s popularity grew so big that he led the NBA in All-Star voting four times while maintaining his residence north of the border.

Carter was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024.

2. Kawhi Leonard

Leonard averaged over 30 points per game and locked in defensively during the entire playoffs in 2019, earning Finals MVP honours.

The Klaw delivered a game-winning buzzer-beater against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Leonard bested Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Stephen Curry throughout his lone playoff run with the Raptors.

3. Kyle Lowry

Kyle Lowry is arguably the most popular Raptor of all time, especially because he brought a certain level of grit with him to the floor every single night. 

He always found ways to be effective with his high basketball IQ, 3-point shooting, and defence.

Lowry has the most 3-pointers, assists, and steals in franchise history.

4. DeMar DeRozan

DeMar DeRozan was explosive and had tremendous footwork, which helped him become one of the league’s best bucket-getters during his nearly decade-long run in Toronto.

Raptors fans fondly remember DeRozan for his loyalty to the team.

He is the franchise’s all-time leader in points and games played.

5. Chris Bosh

Chris Bosh had a smooth midrange jumper, post moves, and driving ability.

He earned MVP consideration after helping the Raptors reemerge as a playoff team in 2007, two seasons after Carter’s trade to the New Jersey Nets

Bosh is the franchise leader in rebounds and blocks.

6. Pascal Siakam

Pascal Siakam’s two-way versatility helped him become an instrumental piece during the Raptors’ championship run in 2019.

Spicy P was named the Most Improved Player in 2019 and made two All-NBA teams before his trade to the Indiana Pacers in 2023.

7. Scottie Barnes

Scottie Barnes is a versatile player on both sides of the floor.

Barnes’s height gives him a playmaking advantage, and his ability to guard multiple positions lets him fit seamlessly into a variety of lineup combinations.

8. Fred VanVleet

Fred VanVleet emerged as a key weapon off the bench during the Raptors’ championship run in 2019.

His 3-point shot, ability to get to the rim, defence, and playmaking skills eventually helped the undrafted 6-foot guard become an All-Star.

9. Damon Stoudamire

Damon Stoudamire became a fan favourite in the Raptors’ first few seasons of existence with his hard-nosed style of play. 

Stoudamire put up 30 points and 11 assists in an upset home victory during the 1995-96 season over the Chicago Bulls, a team that went 72-10 and won the NBA championship.

10. Antonio Davis

Antonio Davis helped Toronto establish a defensive identity in the early years of the Carter era.

Davis made the All-Star team during the 2000-01 season.

11. José Calderón

José Calderón established himself as a fan favourite with his efficient shooting and elite playmaking during some lean years in Toronto.

12. Jonas Valančiūnas

Jonas Valančiūnas became arguably the most efficient low-post scorer in franchise history, helping the Raptors become a perennial playoff team alongside Lowry and DeRozan.

13. Tracy McGrady

Tracy McGrady spent the first three seasons of his Hall of Fame career in Toronto, showing glimpses of becoming a game-changing scorer before departing for the Orlando Magic.

14. Marc Gasol

Marc Gasol’s 3-point shooting, playmaking, and defence on stars like Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo helped the Raptors win it all in 2019.

15. Serge Ibaka

Serge Ibaka’s floor spacing, steady midrange shooting, and interior defence were key components in the Raptors’ championship run in 2019.