Welcome to our channel, where we dive deep into the unfolding narrative of the Toronto Raptors’ 2023 NBA season. In today’s video, we address a pressing concern that has been echoing through the basketball community—the hiring of Darko Rajakovic as the Raptors’ new head coach.
As the Raptors find themselves grappling with an 11-16 start to the season, the spotlight is now on the decisions made in the coaching staff, particularly the appointment of Darko Rajakovic. In this comprehensive analysis, we scrutinize the implications of this choice, exploring how it has become a pivotal factor in the team’s struggles on the court.
Join us as we break down the Raptors’ recent performance, examining game statistics, player dynamics, and coaching strategies to unravel the intricacies behind their disappointing start. With a particular focus on Darko Rajakovic’s role as a rookie head coach, we delve into the challenges and shortcomings that may be contributing to the team’s downturn.
From questionable rotations to strategic missteps, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to understand the extent of the Raptors’ coaching misstep. This video serves as a comprehensive exploration of the issues at hand, providing a nuanced perspective on the impact Darko Rajakovic has had on the team.
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0:00 – Overview
0:54 – The Toronto Raptors are slumping hard under Darko Rajakovic
2:07 – Toronto dig themselves a big whole in almost every game
4:07 – Darko Rajakovic is clueless on how to gameplan
6:45 – The roster is a problem, but it’s hiding the bad coaching
9:24 – Darko’s love for Dennis Schroder
10:12 – “Darko is here for development”
12:06 – The Raptors are going nowhere, and Darko is helping them get there faster
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20 Comments
Hot take (maybe?) from me today but what are your honest thoughts about the coaching so far? Is this going to work?
Darko is a developmentental coach but not a good game planner or ingame coach Your right Darko should be Fired besides Masai and Webster
Do you really think it is about coaching? Wasn't Monte Williams supposed to be a great coach? So how come he sucks in Detroit? Look at the Raptor roster. There isn't any depth at all. Masai has to be better.
I’m not convinced yet but was surprised by Jordi team canada coach who was a finalist for Raptors Head Coach.
Coach Darko has made some rookie coaching moves for sure, not unexpected. Very unhappy that he hasn’t clamped down on Dennis Schroeder who leaves the court in pregame warm up
This team need new manager. They need get #1 all time manager Mr. Fuji 🦯🎩🧙♂️
I feel like their losing on purpose with Shroder, Flynn and Precious as tank commanders. I agree Flynn is awful. Coach Darko has got to make better decsions.
Siakam shooting 26% from three isn't Darko's fault
Lol why expecr this team to compete in the first place. It has no top tier player. Trade everyone except Barnes for picks.
Hey buddy, stop blaming the coach when it's the same core that keeps losing. Stop peddling bs cuz you have no content to release.
Maybe you can be the coach and let's see if you can make this garbage team win. Just sayin it is not the coach this are left overs from Nurse's team. Lmfao.
im tired of the raptors being such a mediocre team they have all this potential but it just seems like teams who used to play worse then them are steadily building winning rosters while the raptors seem to be doing everything they can to build a garbage roster of mediocre talent just look at the timberwolves a team not to long ago u never would of thought had any chance of contending and are as of now on top of the western conference
Man its not the coach just trade paskal and OG and get you talent and move on.. its been 3 years this should have been done
Its no secret Nurse is way better for this team than Darko. I wish him and Scottie had a better relationship so it could've worked
I agree with your analysis. Perhaps he should try a different lineup? I would like to see Gary Trent in the starting lineup and having Dennis run the bench. PG duties could be done by committee having Scottie and Pascal playing point forwards. Perhaps Boucher/Precious could start in place of Jacob.
Raptors sucks, dont blame the coach.
Any man on this team when their number is called upon they are expected to perform.
Players on this team are overrated, coach Nurse stated " Good luck coaching those guys".
Management is to blame and no one else, this team suck wake up.
Darko is a good Coach. Scotty is doing fine.
over 20 million lost on side line plus overpaid 3 rd level max players.
Rumors of OG getting 40 million ( hahahaha) the nonsense surrounding this team is a circus
I blame Masai 10x more than Darko right now. If they don’t make a move at the trade deadline, then I say it’s time to fire Masai. Inaction/poor trades.
Good reporting, most pundits wouldn't say this because they want favor from the organization in the future
Bro it’s the roster. How can you continually criticize the coach when he hasn’t been given even a decent roster?
Dwayne casey’s first year with the raptors was awful & was a 23 win team. He helped build culture with other players around him. None of this is Darko’s fault & anyone who says otherwise isnt a true fan.
At this rate, Scottie Barnes is going to request a trade.