The Toronto Raptors have won the first ever “NBA Team of the Year” award

By: The Bermanator

The NBA announced the NBA Team Sales & Marketing Awards at the league’s annual NBA Sales & Marketing Meeting in Miami.

All 30 teams were invited to submit a nomination in each category for awards recognizing leaders and innovators across key areas, with a committee made up of league and team executives choosing the winners.

The Raptors were recognized for their achievements across team business, including Ticketing, Partnerships, Marketing, Digital Media, Business Analytics and Innovation.

The NBA also recognized teams for their business performance in 12 categories across Ticket Sales, Partnerships, Fan Experience and Digital Innovation.

Twenty-two teams received awards for team business performance. The Raptors earned the most awards with six, followed by the LA Clippers with five and The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat each received four.