"They care about you as more than a basketball player. The Raptors 905 preach togetherness here, and you don't see that a lot in the G League, especially. It's just a special place. That sense of familial spirit has routinely extended beyond the borders of the hardwood and into the Mississauga community over the 10-plus years the Raptors 905 have called it home."
"We as an organization realized our success is everyone else's success. We figured that we're here to service you, and because of the service we give you, you're going to then service someone else. This philosophy, articulated by Courtney Charles, vice president of basketball and franchise operations, demonstrates how the Raptors 905 have maintained their unique family vibe while prioritizing community engagement."
The Raptors 905, Canada's only NBA G League franchise, have distinguished themselves since 2015 through their distinctive organizational culture centered on family values and community engagement. Players like Jarkel Joiner and Tyreke Key emphasize how the organization cares for athletes beyond basketball, fostering togetherness rarely seen in the G League. Vice President Courtney Charles, present since inception, articulates the organization's philosophy: their success depends on serving the community, which then extends that service to others. The organization recently unveiled their first-ever dedicated practice facility in Mississauga, a 16,000 square-foot space accommodating 360 people and featuring an NBA regulation-size court built exclusively for the team.
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