Open Gym goes behind the scenes with new Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajaković as the team introduces him to fans and media. #Raptors #TorontoRaptors
The fact that he let himself into the SUV before the driver could make it around the vehicle to open the door for him, says quite a bit to me. I hope he keeps that down to earth way about him. Can't wait for the season to get going. Good luck coach. And shout out to Nick Nurse as well. You brought us our first ever championship and I for one appreciate all that you did. Sometimes a change of voice is needed is all. Good luck in Phily.
@@JaysonT975maybe, maybe not. We dont know until its done. Why not be optimistic about it. We have a lottery and a year to see how the team is gonna perform
Watching this video and observing the careful attention to detail throughout the evaluation and interview process makes me respect the Raptors organization even more. Notwithstanding the mainstream media and other pundits whose incessant whining and complaining about having zero visibility into what the Raptors were looking for in a new coach, the Raptors had a plan and they stuck to it. Far from being rudderless and not knowing what they were doing, this was a thoughtful, rigorous process to evaluate the best fit for the role. I'm encouraged about our future. It clearly showed how misinformed the mainstream media is, and how dismissive they are of the leadership of Masai, Bobby, and the rest of the organization to get this right. Kudos to the Raptors staff, top to bottom. #WeTheNorth!
New Coach, New Start, New Season, I think we as a fanbase should also not forget who Masai and Bobby are. Seasoned fans know how good Masai is and how grateful we should be to have him. I would be terrribly jealous if i saw him leading another organization. We have a lot to look forward too!
Lets GO DARKOOO. I wasnt sure how i was gonna feel about a new head coach going into the 2023 szn, but Darkos vibe and energy is exactly what i think this young team needs to unlock its potential. Excited to see the progression from scottie, OG, precious and the whole roster under this need leadership. WE THE NORTH!
Yes! A ray of hope for the Toronto Raptors! I don't have outlandish expectations for this season but if he can make the Raptors a fun team to watch and follow again I will be happy.
Great behind the scenes on the interview process. Transfers the message to the fan base that everything is taken seriously and every moment is important.
coaching since he was 16 and went to university and took coaching and then took sports management. Hes been everywhere . He is a wealth of knowledge. i cant wait to see what he brings .
When he opened the SUV door himself instead of having the driver do it I felt a sense that this man is extremely grounded and the right type of human this team should be dealing with. Let’s go Coach Rajakovic!!
@@OctoMatoe Yes, I forgot that he reads these comments. I hope I didn't keep him up at night. Okay coach, do the best that you can with the roster that's available to you. Go team! Let's play that basketball.
I’m excited for this new era. The passion and heart that this guy is displaying already makes me confident that he will have good relationships with the players and organization, just what we needed
I can’t wait to see how he will improve the roster. I don’t care if we don’t win much next year, I’ll feel happy enough with player development and building a new roster around Scottie
He looks like a postive person to be around . Hopefully it’ll convert in his coaching with his experience and to build relationship with players. New coach, new young player (dick) , Scottie third season, og for all defensive. We’ll be there
so much pressure on a first time HC, lets give him at least two years before the torches come out if we keep this same roster....at that point we cant blame the coach lol
@@HiAmDerks I wish I had your optimism I really do but man it’s taxing watching this team and realistically we can’t even run it back with the new CBA. Masai and Bobby are delaying the inevitable which is infuriating
The fact that he let himself into the SUV before the driver could make it around the vehicle to open the door for him, says quite a bit to me. I hope he keeps that down to earth way about him. Can't wait for the season to get going. Good luck coach. And shout out to Nick Nurse as well. You brought us our first ever championship and I for one appreciate all that you did. Sometimes a change of voice is needed is all. Good luck in Phily.
He isn't Jennifer Lopez, why would he wait for someone to open door for him
agree but side note fuck SUVs
Good catch! I didn't even notice that part
Darko is a class act. He's everything we're looking for in a head coach. I have a really good feeling about his ability to turn things around.
not gonna happen with our roster
@@JaysonT975maybe, maybe not. We dont know until its done. Why not be optimistic about it. We have a lottery and a year to see how the team is gonna perform
@@JaysonT975 we don't even know what next years roster looks like yet. Let's give it some time.
@@JaysonT975shut up with ur negativity
New era begins.
The rebuild era. Raps will have the worst record in the league next season.
same doggie roster tommrorw watch LMAO
@@MedicinalBloodu’ll be gone by the end with 2023🙏😊
@@Jayseshut up goofy
@@Loganandvintagejosnumber1h8r😂😂😂😂.
Watching this video and observing the careful attention to detail throughout the evaluation and interview process makes me respect the Raptors organization even more. Notwithstanding the mainstream media and other pundits whose incessant whining and complaining about having zero visibility into what the Raptors were looking for in a new coach, the Raptors had a plan and they stuck to it. Far from being rudderless and not knowing what they were doing, this was a thoughtful, rigorous process to evaluate the best fit for the role. I'm encouraged about our future. It clearly showed how misinformed the mainstream media is, and how dismissive they are of the leadership of Masai, Bobby, and the rest of the organization to get this right. Kudos to the Raptors staff, top to bottom. #WeTheNorth!
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Well said
Love this guys energy he is such a refreshing change you can tell he is special welcome to Toronto bless 🏀
New Coach, New Start, New Season, I think we as a fanbase should also not forget who Masai and Bobby are. Seasoned fans know how good Masai is and how grateful we should be to have him. I would be terrribly jealous if i saw him leading another organization. We have a lot to look forward too!
Totally agree. As Raptors fans we are blessed to have Masai. Bobby is a great gm as well.
I love seeing the interview process. I could watch that all day
How are they going to top this episode??
I LOVE seeing behind the scenes.
A mock press conference??! 😂❤
He has that Serbian thing where he has to shake everybody's hand and I love it.
He is SO Humble 😭
He’s lively so genuine so special got a good feeling about this guy welcome !🏀
The diversity in the Raptors organization seems unmatched
I love it
As long as its based on performance
@@OctoMatoe 🎯
Excited to see Darko coach this team. Loved his cadence and demeanor throughout the process.
Darko feels so genuine. I love it
It’s funny that they made him do a press conference mock up.
Nick must’ve made that director of communication’s life a living hell all season 😂😂😂
Lets GO DARKOOO. I wasnt sure how i was gonna feel about a new head coach going into the 2023 szn, but Darkos vibe and energy is exactly what i think this young team needs to unlock its potential. Excited to see the progression from scottie, OG, precious and the whole roster under this need leadership. WE THE NORTH!
Darko Rajakovicu da doneses titulu Raptorsima kao Nick Nurse ! Pozdrav iz Beograda! 🇷🇸❤🇨🇦
Good luck to Coach Rajakovic and welcome to #WeTheNorth!
Jim is still an assistant coach! And our young guys started training! Good stuff #WeTheNorth
Best episode yet. This was incredible to watch.
Yes! A ray of hope for the Toronto Raptors! I don't have outlandish expectations for this season but if he can make the Raptors a fun team to watch and follow again I will be happy.
10:31 players are all smiles about the new coach
I lov how they pray as a family
Loved the behind the scenes on this episode!!!
Wish it was a longer episode, it was GREAT!
very insightful episode. Grats Darko. Looking sharp. Sounding sharp. I think we're in good hands.
Congrats to this dude and the Raptors. Good pairing.
Chills. Can't wait for the new season.
4000 dollar suit for his big day, a back pack like the rest of us, NBA head coach and opens the car door for himself. love this man.
Summer Series? Hell yea!🔥🔥🕺🏽
Love this new logo and era.
What new logo?
Great behind the scenes on the interview process. Transfers the message to the fan base that everything is taken seriously and every moment is important.
E moj Darko...I hope you did not forget ours trening and games..very long times ago and i wish you best
Rocko
Buckle up this season will either have us jumping for joy or smashing TVs
coaching since he was 16 and went to university and took coaching and then took sports management. Hes been everywhere . He is a wealth of knowledge. i cant wait to see what he brings .
I can't be any happier..we hired a good human being that wants everyone to win and be their best self
So pumped for the Darko era!
Gotta good feeling about this guy. #WeTheNorth
All in on Donny Darko
Looking forward to seeing Coach Rajakovic work with and coach the team. Go Raps!
And so, the Nurse regime has finally come to an end, and the Dark Knight Darko has come to restore hope back into hearts of the Raptors nation 😅
Very cool seeing the hiring process for coach, Open Gym always killin it 🔥 Gotta bring back ‘The Spot’ and show Scottie’s or Gradey’s fav eats.
Bravo Darko!! Dobro nam došao ❤ Idemoooo 💪
We gon be alright!!!! 💪🏽🔥🔥
Fantastic 🎉
When he opened the SUV door himself instead of having the driver do it I felt a sense that this man is extremely grounded and the right type of human this team should be dealing with. Let’s go Coach Rajakovic!!
5:42 - the Stoudamire pic on the left, was a little hint that we we're think about getting a small guard.
Welcome Coach Darko! We stand with you and wish you all the best✊🏾🤗
#wethenorth #goraps🏀🦖
in Darko we trust
Yes,bravooo
Lol seeing Jeff walk in mid shot 🤣
We The North! I'm f'ing hyped up now, let's goooooooooooooo!
Let's go Raptors
Great selection, learning curves in relating to North American players, but great addition for our internationals, Siakam, O.G, Boucher.
TEAM DARKO
Toooooo dašooooo
I just love Raptors culture, such an example
Just think back to the last time we had a rookie head coach and the outcome!
We also had a very well constructed team that finished top 4. Lets not put unrealistic objectives on his shoulders
@@OctoMatoe Yes, I forgot that he reads these comments. I hope I didn't keep him up at night. Okay coach, do the best that you can with the roster that's available to you. Go team! Let's play that basketball.
I’m excited for this new era. The passion and heart that this guy is displaying already makes me confident that he will have good relationships with the players and organization, just what we needed
Very good human being for sure
Excited for next season
I can’t wait to see how he will improve the roster. I don’t care if we don’t win much next year, I’ll feel happy enough with player development and building a new roster around Scottie
He looks like a postive person to be around . Hopefully it’ll convert in his coaching with his experience and to build relationship with players. New coach, new young player (dick) , Scottie third season, og for all defensive. We’ll be there
A welcome change
Srećno Darko!
Dude literally looks like a velociraptor in that thumbnail 😂
He looks like a fair/straight up guy 👍🏽
❤️❤️
Summer series? Ok this is new lol
PURE VIBES
Good ❤❤
A class act! I already really like this guy!
Banton was there too
wow great passion typical European just show their passion on their sleeve same as football
Yes
Exciting
Lets go!!!
Warko, you can tell he really cares
You're not in Memphis anymore.
Welcome home Darko.
👍👍👍💜
I'm happy with this choice
If you're qualified you can work with him, MLSE is hiring manager of coaching operations for the Raptors.
so much pressure on a first time HC, lets give him at least two years before the torches come out if we keep this same roster....at that point we cant blame the coach lol
He’s saying the right things. Let’s hope he can get us back to the top.
Nice
Darko scoot and Scottie. Please make it happen Masai!
🇷🇸
Let's fuggin goooooo DarkoOOoooo!!!
im pumped for the draft and next season
Good luck coach
Lol the thumbnail gives you a impression of the villian Joker from Batman
جميل 🥰🥰
Good
Masai - ★★★★★
Welcome to North
We'll see how it goes
Seeing Banton there...😢
Raptors like doing business with the grizzlies so much
👏👏👏💪💪💪
I believe Masai made a great choice, can't wait to see where the team is in the next 5 years
I wasn’t team run it back but… fuck it maybe this team can do something. Not a contender team, but compete at least.
That doing something is a play in lose this team isn’t competing for a thing
@@Bandicoot19 oh for sure, it's just something about darko's vibe... I feel like we're gonna see a new look in raptors.
@@HiAmDerks I wish I had your optimism I really do but man it’s taxing watching this team and realistically we can’t even run it back with the new CBA. Masai and Bobby are delaying the inevitable which is infuriating