"Mahlalela has previous head coaching experience in the G League where he served as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors' affiliate club, the Raptors 905, for two seasons between 2018-2020, posting a 50-43 record. The 45-year-old started his coaching career at the University of Toronto in 2004, serving as an assistant for four seasons. He eventually became involved with the Raptors organization during his UofT coaching tenure, assisting with community development and leading the Raptors basketball academy and various youth clinics."
"Mahlalela has a strong player development background and was hired by the Golden State Warriors as both an assistant coach and as their director of player development ahead of the 2021-22 season. He won the 2022 NBA Championship with the Warriors but returned to the Raptors to join Darko Rajakovic's coaching staff in 2023. During his playing days Mahlalela captained the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds to the Canada West title in 2003. He played five seasons with the Thunderbirds and after graduating the "Jama Mahlalela Award" was created in his honour. It is presented to recognize a student athlete who shows excellence in the areas of selfless dedication, leadership, and spirit."
Jama Mahlalela is one of three finalists for the New York Liberty head coaching position alongside Kristi Tolliver and Will Weaver. The Liberty vacancy followed Sandy Brondello's contract non-renewal and Brondello's subsequent hiring as Toronto Tempo head coach. Mahlalela led Raptors 905 in the G League from 2018–2020, compiling a 50–43 record. He began coaching at the University of Toronto in 2004 and later worked with the Raptors' community development and youth programs. He served with the Golden State Warriors as assistant and director of player development for 2021–22, won the 2022 NBA Championship, and returned to the Toronto Raptors in 2023. He captained the UBC Thunderbirds and has an award named in his honor.
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