The Toronto Raptors have shuffled their coaching staff this summer.
Former Raptors 905 head coach Eric Khoury has been called up to join the Raptors’ coaching staff as an assistant coach, the team announced.
Khoury will be replaced by Andrew (Drew) Jones III who will become the sixth head coach in 905 history.
Rajakovic talked about Drew getting the 905 head coaching gig via a press release:
“Drew is a compassionate leader who always takes a people-first approach with everything that he does on and off the court. He is someone that our players gravitated towards throughout the season for development and mentorship which will serve him well as head coach of the 905.”
Jones previously worked for the Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, and Oklahoma City. He joined Toronto last season as an assistant coach under Rajakovic.
Jones talked about his excitement for this new opportunity:
“I’m excited for the opportunity to coach Raptors 905, continuing my development as a coach and a leader. After conversations with Coach Rajakovic and the Raptors front office we are aligned in maintaining the tradition of developing players and coaches who can contribute at the highest level.”
Khoury will rejoin Toronto’s staff after the Raptors hired him as an assistant coach in 2018. He spent two seasons as the head coach of the Raptors 905 where he finished with a 29-37 G League record.
Scottie Barnes intends to sign 5-year contract extension with Toronto
Scottie Barnes is signing an extension with the Toronto Raptors.
The Raptors All-Star intends to sign a five-year maximum rookie extension that could be worth up to $270 million, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Barnes is set to become the highest paid player in Raptors history.
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