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Fans began to voice their frustrations as the Raptors went through a series of shake-ups within management. Players took notice—Damon Stoudamire eventually moved to Portland, while internal strife led to coaches leaving and heavy scrutiny on the front office’s operations and intentions.
The Return of Hope
While the Raptors weathered their share of storms, things began to change when a young star named Vince Carter emerged in the late '90s. His electric dunks during the All-Star Game transformed the Raptors’ narrative in Toronto, joining the franchise with pop culture and setting the stage for a brighter future.