1998–99 Toronto Raptors season

The 1998–99 NBA season was Toronto's fourth season in the team's franchise. In the 1998 NBA draft, the Raptors selected Antawn Jamison out of the University of North Carolina with the fourth overall pick. However, they traded Jamison to the Golden State Warriors for his college teammate Vince Carter (who is also Tracy McGrady's cousin), while acquiring Charles Oakley from the New York Knicks, and Kevin Willis from the Houston Rockets. During the regular season, the Raptors moved into their new arena Air Canada Centre. The Raptors finished the season with a 23–27 record, sixth in the Central Division. Carter averaged 18.3 points per game and was named Rookie of the Year. Following the season, John Wallace re-signed as a free agent with the New York Knicks.

1998–99 Toronto Raptors season

The 1998–99 NBA season was Toronto's fourth season in the team's franchise. In the 1998 NBA draft, the Raptors selected Antawn Jamison out of the University of North Carolina with the fourth overall pick. However, they traded Jamison to the Golden State Warriors for his college teammate Vince Carter (who is also Tracy McGrady's cousin), while acquiring Charles Oakley from the New York Knicks, and Kevin Willis from the Houston Rockets. During the regular season, the Raptors moved into their new arena Air Canada Centre. The Raptors finished the season with a 23–27 record, sixth in the Central Division. Carter averaged 18.3 points per game and was named Rookie of the Year. Following the season, John Wallace re-signed as a free agent with the New York Knicks.