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“I always believed and trusted that he has that leader in him and he was really able to showcase that this year,” said his head coach and most ardent supporter, Darko Rajakovic. “[We’ve had] a lot of conversations [about] how he needs to talk to his teammates, how he needs to lead, what kind of example he needs to set. This whole season he was always the hardest playing player … [Read more...] about
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The Barnes that arrived at training camp in the fall was better prepared for the responsibility he’s inherited and everything that comes with it on and off the court. He’s always been a vocal player, but according to his teammates he’s far more assertive during timeouts, at practice and in the locker room. He’s organized various team dinners throughout the year. In December, … [Read more...] about
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“[Leadership] is never easy but I’m really willing to learn,” said Barnes. “And then you take things that you see from other people, as well, and you find ways to [implement] it. It’s all about being comfortable and I feel comfortable talking to these guys. We’re a great team and we get along with each other really well, so it makes it easy.” … [Read more...] about
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Josh Lewenberg: Darko on Ingram: “I told Brandon I dont want to change him… He needs to be himself. People are always going to talk about, oh, mid-range… Brother, if you can make a shot from that position, go for it… (But) we cannot be holding the ball…It doesnt matter who the player is” … [Read more...] about
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Following the conclusion of the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season and Toronto Raptors being knocked out of the 2025 Playoffs presented by Google, Jakob Poeltl is comfortable with team projections for the next season and excited to continue working with Darko Rajakovic. “There’s some little nuances, obviously, you pick on just from the experience, like how to handle being an NBA coach, … [Read more...] about