2003–04 Toronto Raptors season
NBA professional basketball team season
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The 2003–04 Toronto Raptors season was the Raptors' ninth season in the National Basketball Association.[1] This season saw the team draft future All-Star forward Chris Bosh with the fourth overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft. With new head coach Kevin O'Neill, the Raptors started the season on a high note beating the 2-time Eastern Conference Champion New Jersey Nets 90–87. However, a few days later they would set an embarrassing post shot clock record by scoring just 56 points in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the first month of the season, they traded Antonio Davis and Jerome Williams to the Chicago Bulls for Jalen Rose and Donyell Marshall. The Raptors posted a 25–25 record at the All-Star break, but largely because of injuries, they only won just eight for the rest of the season. The team also posted nine and seven-game losing streaks respectively, finishing sixth in the Central Division with a 33–49 record.
- Glen Grunwald (fired) (through April 1, 2004)
- Jack McCloskey (interim) (after April 1, 2004)
| 2003–04 Toronto Raptors season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Kevin O'Neill |
| General manager |
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| Owners | Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment |
| Arena | Air Canada Centre |
| Results | |
| Record | 33–49 (.402) |
| Place | Division: 6th (Central) Conference: 10th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | |
| Radio | CJCL |
Following the season, O'Neil and General Manager Glen Grunwald were fired by the Raptors.[2] This was also Vince Carter's final full season in Toronto, as he would be traded to the New Jersey Nets midway through next season. He was also selected for the 2004 NBA All-Star Game.
For the season, they added new red road alternate uniforms with black and grey side panels to their jerseys and shorts. They were designed by singer Shania Twain, their alternate uniforms they remained in used until 2006, when they became primary road jersey remained in used until 2015.
NBA draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
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| 1 | 4 | Chris Bosh | Forward/Center |  United States |
Georgia Tech |
| 2 | 52 | Remon van de Hare | Center |  Netherlands |
FC Barcelona (Spain) |
Roster
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Regular season
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Highs
After acquiring Jalen Rose in a mid-November deal, the Raptors went on to win five straight games.[4]
Lows
After the 50 game mark, the Raptors were 25-25 and in position for a playoff spot. Unfortunately, the team would struggle out towards the end, finishing 8-24 and missing the playoffs. Kevin O'Neill was fired after the season.[5]
Standings
| W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Div | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| y-Indiana Pacers | 61 | 21 | .744 | – | 34–7 | 27–14 | 20–8 |
| x-Detroit Pistons | 54 | 28 | .659 | 7 | 31–10 | 23–18 | 17–11 |
| x-New Orleans Hornets | 41 | 41 | .500 | 20 | 25–16 | 16–25 | 14–14 |
| x-Milwaukee Bucks | 41 | 41 | .500 | 20 | 27–14 | 14–27 | 15–13 |
| e-Cleveland Cavaliers | 35 | 47 | .427 | 26 | 23–18 | 12–29 | 14–14 |
| e-Toronto Raptors | 33 | 49 | .402 | 28 | 18–23 | 15–26 | 11–17 |
| e-Atlanta Hawks | 28 | 54 | .341 | 33 | 18–23 | 10–31 | 10–18 |
| e-Chicago Bulls | 23 | 59 | .280 | 38 | 14–27 | 9–32 | 11–17 |
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| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | |
| 1 | z-Indiana Pacers | 61 | 21 | .744 | – |
| 2 | y-New Jersey Nets | 47 | 35 | .573 | 14 |
| 3 | x-Detroit Pistons | 54 | 28 | .659 | 7 |
| 4 | x-Miami Heat | 42 | 40 | .512 | 19 |
| 5 | x-New Orleans Hornets | 41 | 41 | .500 | 20 |
| 6 | x-Milwaukee Bucks | 41 | 41 | .500 | 20 |
| 7 | x-New York Knicks | 39 | 43 | .476 | 22 |
| 8 | x-Boston Celtics | 36 | 46 | .439 | 25 |
| 9 | e-Cleveland Cavaliers | 35 | 47 | .427 | 26 |
| 10 | e-Toronto Raptors | 33 | 49 | .402 | 28 |
| 11 | e-Philadelphia 76ers | 33 | 49 | .402 | 28 |
| 12 | e-Atlanta Hawks | 28 | 54 | .341 | 33 |
| 13 | e-Washington Wizards | 25 | 57 | .305 | 36 |
| 14 | e-Chicago Bulls | 23 | 59 | .280 | 38 |
| 15 | e-Orlando Magic | 21 | 61 | .256 | 40 |
Game log
Player statistics
Ragular season
| Player | POS | GP | GS | MP | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS | MPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Peterson | SF | 82 | 29 | 2,148 | 261 | 113 | 88 | 14 | 678 | 26.2 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.1 | .2 | 8.3 |
| Chris Bosh | C | 75 | 63 | 2,510 | 557 | 78 | 59 | 106 | 861 | 33.5 | 7.4 | 1.0 | .8 | 1.4 | 11.5 |
| Vince Carter | SG | 73 | 73 | 2,785 | 349 | 348 | 88 | 65 | 1,645 | 38.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 1.2 | .9 | 22.5 |
| Michael Curry | SF | 70 | 15 | 1,229 | 87 | 53 | 23 | 5 | 204 | 17.6 | 1.2 | .8 | .3 | .1 | 2.9 |
| Donyell Marshall† | PF | 66 | 66 | 2,580 | 709 | 94 | 80 | 104 | 1,066 | 39.1 | 10.7 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 16.2 |
| Milt Palacio | PG | 59 | 13 | 1,211 | 102 | 184 | 41 | 11 | 257 | 20.5 | 1.7 | 3.1 | .7 | .2 | 4.4 |
| Alvin Williams | SG | 56 | 54 | 1,730 | 150 | 224 | 55 | 10 | 494 | 30.9 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 1.0 | .2 | 8.8 |
| Jalen Rose† | PG | 50 | 50 | 1,968 | 202 | 273 | 39 | 18 | 810 | 39.4 | 4.0 | 5.5 | .8 | .4 | 16.2 |
| Lonny Baxter† | C | 36 | 4 | 487 | 121 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 150 | 13.5 | 3.4 | .3 | .4 | .5 | 4.2 |
| Jérôme Moïso | PF | 35 | 1 | 417 | 113 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 102 | 11.9 | 3.2 | .2 | .5 | .3 | 2.9 |
| Lamond Murray | SF | 33 | 4 | 518 | 90 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 197 | 15.7 | 2.7 | .8 | .5 | .2 | 6.0 |
| Robert Archibald† | C | 30 | 3 | 246 | 50 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 29 | 8.2 | 1.7 | .4 | .4 | .1 | 1.0 |
| Roger Mason Jr.† | SG | 23 | 3 | 285 | 28 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 93 | 12.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | .4 | .3 | 4.0 |
| Corie Blount† | C | 16 | 0 | 294 | 69 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 38 | 18.4 | 4.3 | .6 | .7 | .3 | 2.4 |
| Antonio Davis† | C | 15 | 15 | 538 | 143 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 129 | 35.9 | 9.5 | .9 | .5 | .5 | 8.6 |
| Jerome Williams† | PF | 15 | 12 | 407 | 128 | 11 | 19 | 3 | 77 | 27.1 | 8.5 | .7 | 1.3 | .2 | 5.1 |
| Rod Strickland† | PG | 15 | 1 | 282 | 37 | 59 | 8 | 4 | 71 | 18.8 | 2.5 | 3.9 | .5 | .3 | 4.7 |
| Dion Glover† | SG | 14 | 4 | 178 | 29 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 64 | 12.7 | 2.1 | 1.1 | .7 | .1 | 4.6 |
| Mengke Bateer | C | 7 | 0 | 40 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5.7 | 1.1 | .1 | .1 | .0 | 1.1 |
| Jannero Pargo† | PG | 5 | 0 | 71 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 14.2 | .8 | 2.4 | .8 | .2 | 3.6 |
| Michael Bradley† | PF | 5 | 0 | 38 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7.6 | 2.2 | .2 | .2 | .0 | .6 |
| Rick Brunson† | PG | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3.3 | .0 | .7 | .0 | .0 | 1.3 |
| Chris Jefferies† | SG | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4.0 | .5 | .5 | .0 | .0 | 4.0 |
- † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Raptors only.
Award winners
- Vince Carter, NBA All-Star Game Appearance, (Starter)[6]
- Chris Bosh, NBA All-Star Rookie-Sophomore Game Appearance (Rookie)[7]
- Chris Bosh, NBA All-Rookie First Team[8]