Men's Toronto Raptors Vince Carter Purple 1998/99 Hardwood Classics Swingman Jersey

Team details

It is built around Toronto Raptors rather than around a trend, which is why it still looks right season after season.

This listing is the Men's version, cut and graded for men.

The people wearing it

NBA shoppers tend to know exactly which player or which era they want, and they judge a shirt by how it looks off the court as much as by the team graphics. Fit, drape and colourway are what close the sale.

Details that matter when choosing this Toronto Raptors jersey

Start from the Toronto Raptors Swingman jersey and the rest of the choice narrows quickly: Toronto Raptors colours, team styling, and a cut that works with jeans as easily as with shorts.

Everything starts with the Toronto Raptors jersey - it sets the colourway, the fit and the look the rest of the range is built around.

Shoppers filtering by NBA basketball jersey will find this alongside every other NBA basketball top we stock, in the same sizes and the same fit.

If you are shopping Raptors streetwear jersey, the deciding factors are usually fit and occasion rather than specifications: this one is a relaxed swingman for men, cut to be worn regularly instead of once a season.

The Vince Carter jersey is the version supporters pick when they want the Vince Carter look without the player-issue cut - same name and number placement, much easier to wear.

Match day ready

Built for the hours around a game: the tailgate, the walk-in, the match itself, and the long debate afterwards.

Product details

Rib-knit collar and arm openings
Side splits at waist hem
Heat-sealed NBA logo

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Questions people ask about this Toronto Raptors jersey

What material is the Toronto Raptors jersey made from?

A lightweight breathable polyester knit, which is what keeps it comfortable through a full game day and easy to wash.

What colour is the Toronto Raptors swingman?

The colourway is purple.

How should I care for the Toronto Raptors jersey?

Cold machine wash inside out, hang to dry, and skip the tumble dryer - heat is what cracks printed lettering.

Where does the Toronto Raptors jersey ship from and can I return it?

It ships from the warehouse listed on this page, and unworn items in the condition they arrived in can be returned within the stated return window.

Does this Toronto Raptors jersey work as everyday clothing?

Yes. Basketball shirts in this range are cut for men with a relaxed supporter fit and a lightweight knit, which is what makes them wearable off the court - most buyers wear this swingman with jeans or shorts far more often than they wear it to a game. Fans who follow one player usually want that name and number, so the player version resolves the choice fastest.

What exactly is the Toronto Raptors Swingman Jersey in Purple?

It is a fan-version basketball jersey inspired by the Toronto Raptors on-court look, offered in the purple team colourway. It is made for supporters to wear on game day, at training or as casual clothing, not as match-worn kit.

Is this a match-worn or player-issue jersey?

No. This is a swingman made for supporters: a relaxed cut and everyday comfort rather than the heavy technical build players wear. It follows the Toronto Raptors look in colour and layout, but it is not on-court kit.