The Toronto Raptors celebrated their most successful season in 2016, ending with a 56-26 record and securing the second seed in the Eastern Conference. They fought through a challenging playoff journey, defeating the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat in Game 7s, marking their first-ever Game 7 victories. Although they reached the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they were eliminated, signifying a remarkable season for the franchise. In the 2016 NBA Draft, Toronto selected center Jakob Poeltl with their ninth overall pick, addressing their need for a backup big man after Bismack Biyombo’s departure.
Toronto Raptors entered the 2016 NBA Draft after their most successful season, finishing with a 56-26 record and securing the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Raptors won their first-ever Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers and then defeated the Miami Heat in another Game 7 to reach the Eastern Conference Finals.
Despite a strong playoff run, the Raptors were ultimately eliminated by the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking a significant milestone as their first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Toronto held the ninth overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, acquired from the New York Knicks in the Andrea Bargnani trade, and selected Jakob Poeltl from Utah.
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