RAPTORS 905 OFFICIALLY OPEN FIRST-EVER PRACTICE FACILITY

Raptors 905, the G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, officially opened their first-ever practice facility at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, Ont., on Saturday. Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish, NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) Chief Operating Officer Nick Eaves joined Raptors 905 Vice President Courtney Charles to celebrate the grand opening.

“Today is about more than opening a new facility; it’s about investing in the continued growth of basketball in the 905 and across Canada. This project reflects the strength of our partnership with the City of Mississauga and our shared commitment to creating opportunities for players, coaches and the next generation of athletes to develop at the highest level,” said Raptors 905 Vice President of Basketball and Franchise Operations Courtney Charles. “We’re grateful to MLSE ownership, our partners, and the community for believing in the vision of Raptors 905 and helping make this facility a reality.”

The brand new 16,000 square foot practice facility features a full-size court, including three baskets, revamped state-of-the-art locker rooms, a large fitness and training space, an extensive medical and rehabilitation area, and a dining room and player lounge. Raptors 905 are the first-ever G League team to have an exclusive NBA regulation basketball court built.

“This world-class facility reflects the NBA G League and the Raptors 905’s shared commitment to developing players, coaches, and staff,” said NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim. “Investments like this strengthen the G League as a platform for growth and innovation, while also allowing the 905 to deepen its connection to the Mississauga community through basketball clinics and by opening the facility for events during the offseason.”

The 905’s new practice facility will be a shared amenity between MLSE and the City of Mississauga. Through this partnership, the facility will be allocated to a number of basketball development camps and community groups both during the basketball season and off-season.

“Mississauga is a place that produces great players and coaches and is home to top-tier sport venues. Our long-standing partnership with Raptors 905 and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment allows us to continue to elevate the caliber of sport in Mississauga,” said Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish. “This new gym is a big win for us and will benefit both Raptors 905 as their new practice facility while also offering access for residents.”

The grand opening concluded with a Raptors 905 led basketball clinic featuring more than 50 youth from the Erin Mills Youth Centre, the Mississauga Monarchs and PDM Basketball, who became the first community groups to play on the new practice court.