Raptors rookie Dalano Banton represents Toronto in a unique way

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There is something sweet about a local boy who plays professionally for his hometown team. Yet somehow Toronto Raptors rookie guard Dalano Banton found a way to make it sweeter.

Banton made history a few months ago as the first Torontonian – heck, the first Canadian – to be selected by the Raptors when he was selected as the team’s 46th pick.

His jersey number is not 46, but 45. Why, you ask? Well, it’s her way of honoring the city she grew up in.

More specifically, it represents your old TTC route on the 45 Kipling, which travels along Kipling Ave. from Kipling Station to Steeles in Etobicoke.

This local artist captures Dalano and our new team perfectly.

Banton, who also used 45 when he played for Nebraska, is from the Mt. Olive neighborhood of Rexdale. Area residents, and Canadians in general, are eager to see what he and the rest of the Raptors will do without Lowry this season.

Banton has even created his own clothing line. In Your City offers all kinds of sportswear.

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It’s pretty much what everyone wears these days, so the 21-year-old has not only his eye on the ball, but also the pulse of what Toronto fashionistas need and want.

The Raptors begin the regular season Wednesday night at home against the Washington Wizards. Look for 45 to get lots of fan love.



Reference-torontosun.com

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