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Nurse is an incredible game coach. He also did weird things like had Nate Bjorkgren act as a bouncer between him and the rest of the team, and frequently called out players in the media without approaching them first. I don't mind that he was demanding, but there's a larger pool of people that know how to coach a basketball game than there is talented basketball players. If the talent starts losing interest, you just go down the list. Looks like the Raptors have a solid coach.
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ATLTimekeeper wrote:Nurse is an incredible game coach. He also did weird things like had Nate Bjorkgren act as a bouncer between him and the rest of the team, and frequently called out players in the media without approaching them first. I don't mind that he was demanding, but there's a larger pool of people that know how to coach a basketball game than there is talented basketball players. If the talent starts losing interest, you just go down the list. Looks like the Raptors have a solid coach.
I will maintain after everything I’ve read this summer that a big part part of nurse appearing so tactical was actually scariolo.
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bboyskinnylegs wrote:
Thanks for sharing.
1 - they parked in a handicap spot at Billy Bishop lol
2. Listening to him speak as he is headed to the press conference and ..I take our city for granted. Toronto is such a world class city
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Im an Optomist, not an optometrist!
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Ackshun wrote:bboyskinnylegs wrote:
Thanks for sharing.
1 - they parked in a handicap spot at Billy Bishop lol
2. Listening to him speak as he is headed to the press conference and ..I take our city for granted. Toronto is such a world class city
i like how the driver is rushing around the car to open door for darko but by the time he gets there darko has already gotten in and closed the door.
also small thing, i dont think its billy bishop, but some hotel they picked him up in the morning.
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Gaga Rajakovic has lived in Europe and said Toronto is the most beautiful city she's seen?

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Front office has made some mistakes the past couple of years but the hiring of this coaching staff might turn out to be their best move. Darko and Jama are two coaches that are heavily regarded when it comes to developing players. There will be lots of minutes to be had next year with Fred leaving. It will be a good opportunity to take a look at some young players next year.
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I was looking for the appropriate thread to post this, and boom. This sold me on Darko, and the fit of our players. I don't think we'll be taking more 3s than last year, but I think we'll definitely shoot a better % and generate better looks more consistently.
Well also be driving more and attacking more, Schroder fits into that as well.

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Johnny Bball wrote:ATLTimekeeper wrote:Nurse is an incredible game coach. He also did weird things like had Nate Bjorkgren act as a bouncer between him and the rest of the team, and frequently called out players in the media without approaching them first. I don't mind that he was demanding, but there's a larger pool of people that know how to coach a basketball game than there is talented basketball players. If the talent starts losing interest, you just go down the list. Looks like the Raptors have a solid coach.
I will maintain after everything I’ve read this summer that a big part part of nurse appearing so tactical was actually scariolo.
I wish Sergio could come over as Darko's lead assistant. We need that one veteran assistant who's got years of experience. So far the group of assistants named is a bit underwhelming
There goes my hero. Watch him as he goes.
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DreamTeam09 wrote:nestea wrote:
I was looking for the appropriate thread to post this, and boom. This sold me on Darko, and the fit of our players. I don't think we'll be taking more 3s than last year, but I think we'll definitely shoot a better % and generate better looks more consistently.
Well also be driving more and attacking more, Schroder fits into that as well.
I liked so much of what I was hearing but wondered how will low IQ guys like Achiuwa and Boucher play in his offense. But then the narrator addressed that exact point, said there'll be fewer "bonehead" plays by those two. Very encouraging video.
There goes my hero. Watch him as he goes.
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DreamTeam09 wrote:nestea wrote:
I was looking for the appropriate thread to post this, and boom. This sold me on Darko, and the fit of our players. I don't think we'll be taking more 3s than last year, but I think we'll definitely shoot a better % and generate better looks more consistently.
Well also be driving more and attacking more, Schroder fits into that as well.
Sorry but that video was created and posted by "the troll that runs a youtube channel that spreads toxicity" according to Duffman so it's best to ignore it because there is rampant toxicity laced throughout the video in ways ordinary people cannot comprehend.
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REJECTEDBYCLARK wrote:DreamTeam09 wrote:nestea wrote:
I was looking for the appropriate thread to post this, and boom. This sold me on Darko, and the fit of our players. I don't think we'll be taking more 3s than last year, but I think we'll definitely shoot a better % and generate better looks more consistently.
Well also be driving more and attacking more, Schroder fits into that as well.
Sorry but that video was created and posted by "the troll that runs a youtube channel that spreads toxicity" according to Duffman so it's best to ignore it because there is rampant toxicity laced throughout the video in ways ordinary people cannot comprehend.
I don't think that's the same guy, that's another dude

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Ackshun wrote:bboyskinnylegs wrote:
Thanks for sharing.
1 - they parked in a handicap spot at Billy Bishop lol
2. Listening to him speak as he is headed to the press conference and ..I take our city for granted. Toronto is such a world class city
Darko: She said this is the best city she's ever visited.
*video immediately shows them driving under the Gardiner that looks to be in shambles*
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Tofubeque wrote:Gaga Rajakovic has lived in Europe and said Toronto is the most beautiful city she's seen?
Puke...
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REJECTEDBYCLARK wrote:DreamTeam09 wrote:nestea wrote:
I was looking for the appropriate thread to post this, and boom. This sold me on Darko, and the fit of our players. I don't think we'll be taking more 3s than last year, but I think we'll definitely shoot a better % and generate better looks more consistently.
Well also be driving more and attacking more, Schroder fits into that as well.
Sorry but that video was created and posted by "the troll that runs a youtube channel that spreads toxicity" according to Duffman so it's best to ignore it because there is rampant toxicity laced throughout the video in ways ordinary people cannot comprehend.
The narrator didn't sound like Pensare guy to me
There goes my hero. Watch him as he goes.
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nestea wrote:
Decent video but feel like he's looking at it through rosy colored glasses a few times in assuming all his areas of expertise we will see improvement. Take that got me was saying we wont see bone headed plays from Boucher and Achiuwa this season. If Darko manages that he's the GOAT player development coach
Also think he's completely wrong on Darkos policies on turnovers. Darko has said he's okay with certain kinds if turnovers because it's means your moving the ball and taking certain risks. Feel like Nurse was okay with Fred and Siakam pounding the ball because those were low turnover plays, which is why we had one of the lowest turnover rates km the league
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WaltFrazier wrote:REJECTEDBYCLARK wrote:DreamTeam09 wrote:
I was looking for the appropriate thread to post this, and boom. This sold me on Darko, and the fit of our players. I don't think we'll be taking more 3s than last year, but I think we'll definitely shoot a better % and generate better looks more consistently.
Well also be driving more and attacking more, Schroder fits into that as well.
Sorry but that video was created and posted by "the troll that runs a youtube channel that spreads toxicity" according to Duffman so it's best to ignore it because there is rampant toxicity laced throughout the video in ways ordinary people cannot comprehend.
The narrator didn't sound like Pensare guy to me
Walt it's 2023 there are voice modifying technologies out there that could make make shaquille o'neal sound like gilbert gottfried while talking into a microphone and nobody would know
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