” Obviously the answer is no. “ So replied Masai Ujiri, last April, when a journalist asked him if the development of the young people of the Raptors had been up to par this season. ” We could certainly have seen them more at work […] So our development system wasn’t very good, no “, concluded the leader.
The latter went to the end of his reflection by calling on Darko Rajakovic to replace Nick Nurse. As The Athletic saysas the Serbian has spent the majority of his time in player development, that seems to be the top priority for the Canadians.
Whichever direction the team chooses this summer (Fred VanVleet, Jakob Poeltl and Gary Trent Jr. are “free agents” and Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby are eligible for a contract extension), Rajakovic should put organic growth in the foreground. Which is, a priori, good news for Malachi Flynn, Dalano Banton, Christian Koloko or Precious Achiuwa, without forgetting Scottie Barnes who has changed little statistically since his rookie of the year trophy.
” He’s one of those guys whose you never know what to expect. We don’t know if he’s happy, sad, if he’s in bad spirits or nothing at all. He is still under tension. When he tries to teach you something, he is very serious. And he’s just like…boom! Yeah he’s crazy “, described it in the good sense of the term Steven Adams, then with the Thunder, in 2016.
Also described as someone charismatic, known for his sense of humor, the coach will try to solidify the Raptors locker room. ” We have all noted this throughout the season: at no time have we felt a particularly reassuring energy emanating from this team. No soul, no cohesion. We’ve all seen it “, decided on this subject Ujiri two months ago. It is therefore up to the newcomer to take up the great challenge of a team that seems to be at a crossroads.
