[ad_1] Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says that he’s going to be patient with Gradey Dick’s development (entering sophomore season). (via Toronto Raptors): “He’s 20-years-old. He’s the future of this organization, and we need to have patience. I need to continue coaching him and keeping him accountable. He knows that. He feels that. A…
[ad_1] Photo: Toronto Raptors/X Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic saw tremendous growth from Scottie Barnes’ leadership while being sidelined with a fracture to the 3rd metacarpal bone of his left hand. (via Toronto Raptors): “To be honest with you, it’s kind of like night and day comparing start of the season when he was…
[ad_1] Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic was super happy about Gradey Dick’s performance in a starting role following last night’s 125-119 road loss vs. the Denver Nuggets (17 points/4 rebounds/7 assists/2 steals/7-12 FG/2-4 3-PT/1-1 FT). (via Toronto Raptors): “I thought that Gradey had a really, really good game tonight. A lot of things that…
[ad_1] Here’s Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic evaluating rookie Gradey Dick on both ends since rewarding him with more minutes (averaging 9.3 PPG/2.6 RPG/1.3 APG/50.5% FG/43.1% 3-PT/80.0% FT during the last fifteen games). (via Toronto Raptors): “Overall, he’s getting more comfortable playing NBA minutes, going against NBA personnel. He’s finding his spots on the…
[ad_1] In a revealing interview with Dwyane Wade on the iHeartPodcasts series The Why with Dwyane Wade, a co-production of iHeartPodcasts and Wade’s 59th & Prairie Entertainment, former NBA star Carmelo Anthony shared his thoughts on the 2003 NBA Draft, where he was chosen after Darko Milicic. Anthony recounted his anticipation of being selected as…
[ad_1] Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic absolutely blew up about the foul calls during their one-point loss to the Lakers and LeBron James has responded to the coach’s wild rant. James had a simple reply when he was asked about Rajakovic’s complaint after LA’s 132-131 victory. “I felt like they fouled and we didn’t,” James told reporters…
[ad_1] Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says that he actually got a chance to watch Steph Curry with USA’s U19 team back in 2007. (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “As a basketball person, how big a fan are you of Steph Curry?” Rajakovic: “As a basketball person, I love him. As a coach, I hate…
[ad_1] Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic spoke about why he inserted Gary Trent Jr. for Dennis Schroder in the starting lineup after last night’s 132-102 road win vs. the Washington Wizards. (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “Gary got the start, Dennis came off the bench. Both of them had strong performances. What did you see?” …
[ad_1] Photo: Toronto Raptors/X Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic feels like the team isn’t defending like they did early on (5-game losing streak/9-14 record). (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “Through the first quarter of the season, what have you liked from your guys so far and what do you feel as a team overall you…
[ad_1] Photo: Toronto Raptors/X Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic wants the group to stick together and use their current struggles as motivation (9-13 record/3-game losing streak/league worst 33.2% 3-PT). (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “I know you might feel like a broken record right now, but how do you address the lack of shooting from…
