Woj: Raps Hire Darko Rajakovic - Live Stream PG 39

canada_dry · Post #161 » by **canada_dry** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:14 pm

Happy with the hire.

Would have been holappy with any of darko, kenny, sergio and jordi.

This guys a really good developmental coach. Hes the one that developed guys like bane by working closely with him and also empowering him with more on ball reps.

He's also been given a lot of credit for the "swagger " Memphis have. Its a word he uses a lot.

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WuTang_CMB · Post #162 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:14 pm

What's funny is BETRIVERS still had Darko +5500 all week and I smashed him cuz of the value

Agimat · Post #163 » by **Agimat** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:14 pm

As long as it's not Nurse, whoever man

I'm dying to see some fun, exciting and unselfish basketball again!

Bruin · Post #164 » by **Bruin** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:15 pm

xAIRNESSx wrote:Another blunder by Masai.

I haven’t even heard of this guy.

This is probably the best move Masai has made in 2 years

You also probably never heard of Nick before he became Head Coach and led us to a title his first yr as a head coach.

Have some patience. I think Darko will be great for us

bballsparkin · Post #165 » by **bballsparkin** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:15 pm

Dalek wrote:
KAT is an elite clutch shooter and will be perfect for Barnes because he doesn’t sit in the paint.

Poeltl is unplayable in big games. I would still sign him but he is not needed in a closing lineup.

Darko helped JJJ to become a DPOY so I think he can help KAT.

Jakob, KAT Barnes OG ( PG?)

I kinda like it. Pascal is better but KAT can shoot. This team needs shooting. Perhaps I'm being naive assuming he would buy in defensively. Pacal and Rudy doesn't seem like a great fit though.

DreamTeam09 · Post #166 » by **DreamTeam09** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:15 pm

Westside Gunn wrote:Dont know much about Darko but definetly intrigued with a young hire.

It seems like he will have to work with Masai's **** expiriements of long and athletic players and possibly be the fall guy.

I wonder whats his relationship like with the joker as a fellow serbian.

How would he be the fall guy if he was just hired? That makes no sense,

And the team about to win the chip has a clear size advantage over their opponent which is part of the reason why they're about to win the chip

WuTang_CMB · Post #167 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:18 pm

Masai did well here.

We got our young coach for the future who has been in coaching since 16 years old. Has a proven track record of player development from everywhere he went. OKC/PHX/GRIZZ all benefitted and made big jumps during his time there. His movement and understanding of the pick n roll is impressive and that's something this team desperately needs in a big overhaul of both our offensen and defense

Raps in 4 · Post #168 » by **Raps in 4** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:18 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:Great hire.

Recommend reading this:

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2022/04/12/darko-rajakovic-big-reason-memphis-grizzlies-player-development/9514839002/

A development coach is exactly what this team needed. I hope it also hints at our team building direction moving forward.

VanWest82 · Post #169 » by **VanWest82** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:19 pm

An inspirational leader who specializes in player development. This is what I thought Sarunas Jasikevicius could have been for us. Except, Darko already has NBA experience as a coach. This could work out very nicely.

bballsparkin · Post #170 » by **bballsparkin** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:20 pm

tecumseh18 wrote:
Speaking of music:

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Not sure exactly what Blake's suggesting here. But Fred's gone anyway.

edit: Hmm, they're all Philly bands.

Philly bands eh. You really deep dived into that one. Thanks for interpreting that.

MavCarter · Post #171 » by **MavCarter** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:21 pm

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Raps in 4 · Post #172 » by **Raps in 4** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:23 pm

bballsparkin wrote:
Dalek wrote:
KAT is an elite clutch shooter and will be perfect for Barnes because he doesn’t sit in the paint.

Poeltl is unplayable in big games. I would still sign him but he is not needed in a closing lineup.

Darko helped JJJ to become a DPOY so I think he can help KAT.

Jakob, KAT Barnes OG ( PG?)

I kinda like it. Pascal is better but KAT can shoot. This team needs shooting. Perhaps I'm being naive assuming he would buy in defensively. Pacal and Rudy doesn't seem like a great fit though.

Pascal for KAT is a downgrade in production, but KAT is a better fit. I'd rather trade Siakam for a package of picks + prospects than take that gamble though.

WuTang_CMB · Post #173 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:24 pm

Watch on YouTube

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Watch on YouTube

both really good vids. really has a nice understanding of the game

HumbleRen · Post #174 » by **HumbleRen** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:24 pm

Now the easy part is done.

Time to surround Darko with actual talent to develop. He ain't turning Flynn/Banton into actual NBA players lol.

Let's got Scoot and Simons and we'll be cooking babyyyyy.

Fairview4Life · Post #175 » by **Fairview4Life** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:25 pm

Solid evaluating.

Raps in 4 · Post #176 » by **Raps in 4** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:25 pm

DreamTeam09 wrote:
Westside Gunn wrote:Dont know much about Darko but definetly intrigued with a young hire.

It seems like he will have to work with Masai's **** expiriements of long and athletic players and possibly be the fall guy.

I wonder whats his relationship like with the joker as a fellow serbian.

How would he be the fall guy if he was just hired? That makes no sense,

And the team about to win the chip has a clear size advantage over their opponent which is part of the reason why they're about to win the chip

Their second best player is a 6'4" guard who doesn't play a lick of defence.

Denver has size, but they also have players with basketball skills, which is what our team lacks.

Brinbe · Post #177 » by **Brinbe** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:26 pm

His role in helping Booker and SGA develop is relevant. Also excited that he'll probably install an offense where the ball will move a lot more. Look how the grizz played when Ja was out. They didn't miss a beat. Very much a sign of a well coached team. They were done in by Adams and Clarke getting hurt (and Brooks overstepping) but that's still a good team when healthy.

At the very least we finally have some direction for once.

MavCarter · Post #178 » by **MavCarter** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:26 pm

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Raps in 4 · Post #179 » by **Raps in 4** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:27 pm

OAKLEY_2 wrote:
dTox wrote:I much prefer this option than a 62 year old Scoriolo

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What the h does age really got to do with it? I like Darko for his experience regardlass of age. That's not the most useful bias to be plagued with when looking for talent. Best coach in the league is getting on in years. Pops is a legend.

Old coaches are usually set in their ways, and those ways may be outdated.

UcanUwill · Post #180 » by **UcanUwill** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:27 pm

djsunyc wrote:we got our euro spo! our slavic pop!

Isn''t Pop kind of SLav already, I mean Pop stand for Popovich far god sake :lol:

Nah, just kidding, wished Scariolo was given a reign, but I am Euro ball fan, so I am biased.