Darko Rajakovic Q&A

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s introductory presser unveiling Darko Rajakovic as the 10th head coach in Raptors franchise history. Later, Darko Rajakovic joins the program (28:09) to chat with Will about his player development role in OKC, Phoenix, and Memphis, specifically the work he did with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane, and his philosophies on working to help players improve over time. They also dive into expectations for Scottie Barnes as he enters Year 3, how he plans to communicate and earn the respect of the roster and how to hold players accountable and address selfishness in the locker room. Finally, the two chat about Rajakovic’s offensive philosophies, the team’s roster construction, what he’s looking for on the coaching staff, and his summer league plans. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.