The NBA Belt
Toronto Raptors
27Reigns
241Days held
28Defenses
1996First reign
Every reign
- 27th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Portland Trail Blazers 110–98 · lost to New York KnicksJan 23, 2026 – Jan 28, 20265 days · 1 def.
- 26th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Cleveland Cavaliers 126–113 · lost to Charlotte HornetsNov 13, 2025 – Nov 29, 202516 days · 7 def.
- 25th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Phoenix Suns 112–105 · lost to New York KnicksNov 29, 2023 – Dec 1, 20232 days · 0 def.
- 24th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Atlanta Hawks 125–114 · lost to Denver NuggetsFeb 4, 2022 – Feb 12, 20228 days · 3 def.
- 23rd reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Golden State Warriors 114–110 · lost to Boston CelticsJun 13, 2019 – Oct 25, 2019134 days · 1 def.
- 22nd reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Golden State Warriors 123–109 · lost to Golden State WarriorsJun 5, 2019 – Jun 10, 20195 days · 1 def.
- 21st reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Golden State Warriors 118–109 · lost to Golden State WarriorsMay 30, 2019 – Jun 2, 20193 days · 0 def.
- 20th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Washington Wizards 125–107 · lost to Denver NuggetsNov 23, 2018 – Dec 3, 201810 days · 4 def.
- 19th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Atlanta Hawks 108–93 · lost to Utah JazzJan 24, 2018 – Jan 26, 20182 days · 0 def.
- 18th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Charlotte Hornets 129–111 · lost to Dallas MavericksDec 20, 2017 – Dec 26, 20176 days · 2 def.
- 17th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Atlanta Hawks 105–97 · lost to San Antonio SpursMar 30, 2016 – Apr 2, 20163 days · 1 def.
- 16th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Cleveland Cavaliers 98–91 · lost to Washington WizardsFeb 21, 2014 – Feb 27, 20146 days · 2 def.
- 15th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Brooklyn Nets 96–80 · lost to Boston CelticsJan 11, 2014 – Jan 15, 20144 days · 1 def.
- 14th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Boston Celtics 84–79 · lost to Atlanta HawksApr 13, 2012 – Apr 16, 20123 days · 1 def.
- 13th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat New Orleans Hornets 107–90 · lost to Dallas MavericksNov 6, 2009 – Nov 7, 20091 day · 0 def.
- 12th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Detroit Pistons 108–103 · lost to Indiana PacersApr 14, 2006 – Apr 17, 20063 days · 0 def.
- 11th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Miami Heat 107–94 · lost to Phoenix SunsNov 20, 2005 – Nov 22, 20052 days · 0 def.
- 10th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Boston Celtics 104–93 · lost to Philadelphia 76ersJan 12, 2005 – Jan 14, 20052 days · 0 def.
- 9th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Detroit Pistons 101–89 · lost to Sacramento KingsNov 5, 2004 – Nov 9, 20044 days · 1 def.
- 8th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Detroit Pistons 89–78 · lost to San Antonio SpursApr 2, 2003 – Apr 4, 20032 days · 0 def.
- 7th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Detroit Pistons 94–84 · lost to Detroit PistonsApr 27, 2002 – May 2, 20025 days · 1 def.
- 6th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Philadelphia 76ers 107–88 · lost to Boston CelticsNov 25, 2001 – Dec 2, 20017 days · 2 def.
- 5th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Phoenix Suns 87–81 · lost to Detroit PistonsNov 18, 2001 – Nov 20, 20012 days · 0 def.
- 4th reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Miami Heat 94–82 · lost to Milwaukee BucksApr 13, 2001 – Apr 14, 20011 day · 0 def.
- 3rd reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Denver Nuggets 104–103 · lost to Detroit PistonsMar 19, 1998 – Mar 20, 19981 day · 0 def.
- 2nd reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Chicago Bulls 109–108 · lost to Atlanta HawksMar 24, 1996 – Mar 26, 19962 days · 0 def.
- 1st reign · Toronto RaptorsBeat Miami Heat 98–87 · lost to Cleveland CavaliersFeb 13, 1996 – Feb 15, 19962 days · 0 def.
1,299Longest wait between reigns, days (2006–2009)
412Average wait, days
288Days since the last reign ended (2026)
9–3Best belt season (2018–19)
Belt record by opponent
Seasons with the belt
2025–262023–242021–222019–202018–192017–182015–162013–142011–122009–102005–062004–052002–032001–022000–011997–981995–96
Most belt games for the franchise
| Player | Games | Wins | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Lowry | 40 | 21 | 712 |
| 2 | DeMar DeRozan | 36 | 14 | 735 |
| 3 | Pascal Siakam | 33 | 19 | 583 |
| 4 | Morris Peterson | 33 | 13 | 361 |
| 5 | Jonas Valanciunas | 32 | 16 | 333 |
| 6 | OG Anunoby | 29 | 18 | 228 |
| 7 | Fred VanVleet | 28 | 17 | 356 |
| 8 | Scottie Barnes | 27 | 15 | 475 |
| 9 | Jakob Poeltl | 27 | 12 | 280 |
| 10 | Norman Powell | 23 | 11 | 121 |
Belt games by season
| Season | Games | W–L | Took it | Lost it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 17 | 10–7 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2023–24 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021–22 | 6 | 4–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | |
| 2018–19 | 12 | 9–3 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017–18 | 6 | 4–2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 2015–16 | 5 | 2–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014–15 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2013–14 | 11 | 5–6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012–13 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2011–12 | 5 | 2–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010–11 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2009–10 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008–09 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2007–08 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2006–07 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2005–06 | 7 | 2–5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004–05 | 7 | 3–4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003–04 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2002–03 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001–02 | 12 | 6–6 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000–01 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997–98 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996–97 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 1995–96 | 5 | 2–3 | 2 | 2 |