Darko Rajakovic Embraces Championship Standard: “Pressure Is the Privilege”

Confident, cool Darko Rajakovic brings the jokes to start Year 4 coaching the Raptors

Toronto return of Kawhi Leonard not only reason head coach Darko Rajakovic seemed different when he kicked off 2026-27 media day. Read on.

Darko Rajakovic embraces championship standard: “Pressure is the privilege”

Kawhi Leonard joins a defensive-minded Toronto Raptors squad as head coach Darko Rajakovic confidently welcomes championship expectations for the franchise

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Media day notebook: Defence still name of the game as Raptors take next step

Head coach Dark Rajakovic said he wants the Raptors to be a top-five defensive team again. It's not a bad bet, but he may be selling the team — and himself — short.