Why is Toronto never considered an elite FA destination?

[Jef]

I have been thinking about this a lot today, and can't understand why Toronto isn't considered at least a second-tier FA destination.

It isn't New York or Los Angeles, and Miami has (way, way) better weather, but for the life of me I can't figure out why these young, rich dudes WHO HAVE ALL BEEN THERE don't want to go to Toronto.

In my opinion it's a top 5 NBA city.

It wouldn't be QUITE as Disney Pixar as Lebron going back to Cleveland, but I think Wiggins might head there in a few years and I hope he does. ****ing awesome city that seems to have awesome fan support.

None of this even touches on the fact that they have the GOAT modern jerseys on throwback nights. I would buy a throwback Quintel Woods/Osama bin Laden Raptors jersey in a cocaine heartbeat.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Probably because Canada.

[Lebronxrings]

tax, too far for some players, team isn't exactly a title contender.

[eliteballer]

You answered your own question, weather. Same reason you don't see players running to Chicago.

[Dr. Ice]

Canada.

[Jef]

tax, too far for some players, team isn't exactly a title contender.

fair reasoning, but Lowry and Demar aren't scrubs anymore, and the GM has his shit together. I kind of hope they get good soon.

I think 2nd teams are for ******* - you have one true team or you don't have one at all - but I wouldn't mind seeing the Raptors get big.

[BlazerRed]

Shit's cold yo.

[Smook A.]

I guess its because they're in the Canada and it gets really cold. Great city, though.

[AKADS]

Tax issues and a lot of players who have kids don't want them learning Canadian history instead of American. Not to mention the metric system.

Also hasn't been a stable franchise. Hopefully they can turn that around. Plus basketball is becoming much bigger so there should more money in endorsements

[Clyde]

Shit's cold yo.

Seriously.?

[Fudge]

Because Canada is too good for these scrub ass American players.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Limits your marketability..Hard to become a star in the US..

[D-Rose]

Tax issues and a lot of players who have kids don't want them learning Canadian history instead of American. Not to mention the metric system.

Also hasn't been a stable franchise. Hopefully they can turn that around. Plus basketball is becoming much bigger so there should more money in endorsements

I feel like the last thing on an NBA player's mind is Canadian history....

[D-Rose]

Limits your marketability..Hard to become a star in the US..

[KyrieTheFuture]

Black people don't like cold weather