OT: Getting JOB with Toronto Raptors (What is available,etc

DerrickRose23 · Post #1 » by **DerrickRose23** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 4:54 am

Hey there, I am curious what jobs I could apply to for the Toronto Raptors..

Lets say as a hypothetical
my background was similar to Lawrence Frank in that I was a manager of the Florida Gators under Billy Donovan during his 2 championships in a row. He had me doing video editing, some skill stuff with the team's players and other odd jobs.. I coach in Florida for two AAU teams and am 23 years of age graduating with a Honours degree in Political Science.

What jobs would be available in the Toronto Raptors' organization if i wanted to move back to my hometown of Toronto?

Video editor? Assistant coach? manager? Video Assistant? Manager?

I am curious as to how Lawrence Frank got an assistant job and what similar avenues could be open to me as well..

TribeZulu · Post #2 » by **TribeZulu** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 4:56 am

huh? I'm kinda surprised you're asking on this forum. Why not write somebody within the organization.

azorian · Post #3 » by **azorian** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 4:56 am

http://www.theaircanadacentre.com/jobs/search.html

HumbleBumbleBee · Post #4 » by **HumbleBumbleBee** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 4:57 am

DerrickRose23 wrote:Hey there, I am curious what jobs I could apply to for the Toronto Raptors..

Lets say as a hypothetical
my background was similar to Lawrence Frank in that I was a manager of the Florida Gators under Billy Donovan during his 2 championships in a row. He had me doing video editing, some skill stuff with the team's players and other odd jobs.. I coach in Florida for two AAU teams and am 23 years of age graduating with a Honours degree in Political Science.

What jobs would be available in the Toronto Raptors' organization if i wanted to move back to my hometown of Toronto?

Video editor? Assistant coach? manager? Video Assistant? Manager?

I am curious as to how Lawrence Frank got an assistant job and what similar avenues could be open to me as well..

can you by any chance play the point, maybe play slightly above avg. on D...and rebound a bit?

Post #5 » by **Kohanz** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 4:58 am

Franchise player.

Post #6 » by **Schad** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 5:01 am

Heh, since I graduated with the same degree not long ago, if you get a positive reply, lemme in.

jeffya2 · Post #7 » by **jeffya2** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 5:01 am

[quote="DerrickRose23"]Hey there, I am curious what jobs I could apply to for the Toronto Raptors..

Are you over 7', Can you rebound & shoot the 3 ???

Egg Nog · Post #8 » by **Egg Nog** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 5:36 am

jeffya2 wrote:
DerrickRose23 wrote:Hey there, I am curious what jobs I could apply to for the Toronto Raptors..

Are you over 7', Can you rebound & shoot the 3 ???

Since when do the Raps look to hire rebounders?

The Notic · Post #9 » by **The Notic** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 5:45 am

Pfffff. Have you lead the virtual Toronto Raptors to 7 straight titles from 2009 to 2015 in NBA 2K8? That alone on my resume could get me BC's job.

souljah006 · Post #10 » by **souljah006** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 5:49 am

The Notic wrote:Pfffff. Have you lead the virtual Toronto Raptors to 7 straight titles from 2009 to 2015 in NBA 2K8? That alone on my resume could get me BC's job.

Thats a whole lot of simulations...haha

zong · Post #11 » by **zong** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 6:41 am

we'll give you the job of starting Centre if you can rebound better than Bargnani

Taiyab_K · Post #12 » by **Taiyab_K** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 7:05 am

Looking for someone to prevent hecklers from heckling.

Mack11 · Post #13 » by **Mack11** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 7:07 am

4 korners spot

DerrickRose23 · Post #14 » by **DerrickRose23** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 12:28 pm

thx guys

Cassius · Post #15 » by **Cassius** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 12:41 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Frank

Frank coached throughout his undergrad.

Honestly, your best bet is to go back down south if you eventually want to have a real career with the Raps.

There aren't enough significant sports teams in the country for you to gather the necessary experience to eventually get to where Frank is, especially in basketball.

DerrickRose23 · Post #16 » by **DerrickRose23** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 12:46 pm

Thx Cassius..

whoknows · Post #17 » by **whoknows** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 1:19 pm

when you become the Raps head coach, don't forget to read this board for "solutions" on how to make the team better... :wink:

Good Luck!

PS: we'll also mature by then - the majority of posters here will be in their high teens by then

Platapie · Post #18 » by **Platapie** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 1:23 pm

Also don't forget, we can all do a better job. We just don't want to.

Post #19 » by **theSkinny** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 1:25 pm

i hear they are looking for people to sell popcorn peanuts m&m's

start there and work your way up to inseat service

C Court · Post #20 » by **C Court** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 1:47 pm

If you believe some posters, the position of 'Face of the Franchise' is open.