"... I think Darko Rajakovic for the Toronto Raptors has a pretty decent chance, especially if we're talking about bucking expectations, because this is a team that is expected to win like 38, 39 [games]. Most people slate them as like the nine or ten seed, maybe eleven seed ... Look, I think I'm definitely more optimistic on the Toronto Raptors than most people, but I think a lot of that has to do with their coaching."
"And I think Darko [Rajakovic] is a really good coach. He runs a good offensive system. He gets the most out of his younger players. I think he has a pretty good chance if the Raptors, again, a team who won 30 games last year. If they end up winning, like I said, 45 games, that's a 15 win improvement. Coach of the Year. It's a pretty clear path if that happens."
Darko Rajakovic could become a strong NBA Coach of the Year candidate if the Toronto Raptors exceed preseason expectations and record a double-digit win improvement. The Raptors entered projections around 38–39 wins and a ninth-to-eleventh seed after a 30-win season. Rajakovic runs an effective offensive system, develops younger players, and consistently maximizes roster talent. A jump to roughly 45 wins would represent about a 15-win improvement and create a clear pathway to Coach of the Year, aligning with historical award patterns favoring coaches who deliver substantial team overperformance.
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