The Toronto Raptors have adopted a unique in-game tanking strategy by intentionally relinquishing fourth-quarter leads, aiming to enhance their draft prospects. Despite holding significant leads in several recent games, the results have led to a mix of regulation wins and overtime losses. Under coach Darko Rajakovic, the team is prioritizing player development while navigating a cupcake schedule. This season's challenges have intensified, pushing Rajakovic to innovate strategies for acceptable losses, reflecting a deeper philosophy of balancing development with the pursuit of improved draft positioning.
The Toronto Raptors are engaging in a unique form of tanking: in-game tanking, where they blow fourth-quarter leads intentionally to secure draft positioning.
Darko Rajakovic's coaching style reflects Masai Ujiri's philosophy, balancing development with the strategic objective of losing games to enhance the team's draft prospects.
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