'I want those guys to know that I really care about them and want to connect with them on a personal level'
Rajakovic also shared his coaching philosophy and his approach to leading a team.
"Since the day I started coaching, for me, the biggest thing that I enjoyed is seeing players get better, players improve," Rajakovic said. "We want to win every single night, but seeing the team grow, people grow, is something that was my biggest award."Rajakovic also emphasized the importance of bonding with his players and getting comfortable with them on a personal level.
"I want to be very invested in them, as human beings. I want those guys to know that I really care about them and want to connect with them on a personal level," he said. "I have a strong belief we'll come together as a group and take it to another level." Before ending the presser, Ujiri took the opportunity to get Raptors fans excited about the new era ahead.
"I'm calling on all the fans, on everybody. This is a time to follow, this is a time to support, this is a time to win," he exclaimed passionately. "Let’s go and win. Let’s go and do it again. We’ve done it here before and we’re going to do it again."
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