React Pod: Immanuel Quickley returns but Raptors lose another game due to unforced late errors

[@lawbinson]

Happy to see Norm doing well. Wish we had kept him for sure. Looking forward to that pod!

[@_easymoneysniper_]

Third or fourth game in a row that there’s some shaky late game decisions by Darko…

[@youknowthevi6es375]

Almost like it's intentional 😲

[@keIv]

honest question, would u want the raps to win these games, like be for real, the draft this year is so important

[@MedicinalBlood]

@@keIvYes. I want to see the team i root for to win now. Not gamble on a future not guaranteed…

[@_easymoneysniper_]

I guess Darko being a second year coach is also developing just like the rest of the young core. Mistakes happen. Just wish he had a more experience coaching staff, maybe coaches that have been there before

[@Optmzdlyz]

Please drop the Norm pod ASAPPPPPPP

[@joeychua2674]

Amir Johnson, no?

[@ogjohnson1036]

Anyone criticizing Darko is an airhead that should follow a new sport to follow. The amount of internal development on this team is astounding. I can’t name a player that has regressed under Darko and on the contrary, several players have taken enormous steps forward. (Scottie may be an exception but he has serious flaws that have been overlooked and will never be a true #1 option on a contending team). Darko deserves only words of praise; the Raptors roster top to bottom might be the worst in the NBA and to see so many seemingly average to below average players improving is nothing short of remarkable.

[@feelsgoodman420]

he's good at developing players but everything else is questionable

[@mollyweir9350]

Ochai is playing with so much confidence. I see so much growth in this young man. It is a pity all the hard work hasn't resulted in more wins.

[@lawbinson]

I was also surprised Jak didn't come back down with it on the rebound instead of forcing a mid air catch and shoot with 6 seconds left.

[@MmMmMiiiKe]

Appreciate the review of the Intuit dome!

[@MellarkMediaGroup]

Ever since the start of last season it's just clear that Will is a Darko hater. Gives barely any credit where it's due and just trashes the guy constantly. Will, this team with all the injuries and different lineups doesn't even have a right being competitive in these games - how does that not reflect well on the coach? lol

[@Gherbo0303]

He’s been great at developing players, Will has stated this multiple times. But his late game execution is truly head scratching. Some of the mistakes he makes a high school coach wouldn’t even make. Pointing out his clear mistakes is not being a hater lol

[@NatsukeShift]

I can't be the only one who's noticing that Will lowkey does not like Darko as a coach at all lol. The "I can see that he's developing the rookies, but.." immediately to torching him has gotten way more obvious. It's the new "no offense but..." Now you got people here wanting to fire him not even close to halfway through the season. I'd nuch rather Will be honest and just say he wants another coach instead of tryna sugarcoat around it.

[@paperhag]

What's to like? He should be coaching in the G League. He's not even as good as Dwayne Casey.

[@bobwon2503]

Losing sucks but bigger picture Raps fans.

[@eddiezS5]

Bigger picture? I don't see no picture.

[@dawkins2101]

@@eddiezS5use echo location you bat

[@ayoudi70]

Raptors missed out on Jordi Fernandez, he took Canada basketball to another level

[@trashclip]

He got miracle performances from Shai and Brooks at the World Cup to eke out bronze and they crashed out at the Olympics. Idk if I would call that "another level"

[@klehtun]

man the sun mustve been coming up in maritimes when ya recorded this one! perfect tank season carries on, quite watchable

[@loyal2153]

Will’s reaction here is exactly mine. I couldn’t believe they inbounded to Jak twice when Gradey, IQ and Battle were on the floor. And even RJ who is more than willing to shoot a 3 at the buzzer. Disheartening that he didn’t put them in a position to win. Applaud Jak’s effort there but why put him there?

[@everybodyunderstands]

i am NOT a coach but even i was like "yo they're gonna foul up three, why is Gradey inbounding to Jak again with even LESS time to shoot" 😭😭

[@flyfishnish]

Even though the team is tanking they are still so much fun to watch this year! Games have been exciting and close but in the end it’s not their priority to win this season and I’m ok with that. At least they are putting out a watchable product unlike the last couple years. Looking forward to your mystery interview😊

[@XDarkAshX]

Darko cant call a challenge.

[@hellyhensen7930]

Agree! Darko proves he can develop players but cannot be a tactical coach. We have seen it game after game. Feel bad for the players. So frustrating! And I never understood why he never hired a ex head coach as assistant to help him in these situations!

[@MikeLaviolleRaps]

The team got back in the game with Darko's choice to play Bruno. Let's give him credit for that. Maybe it was strange that Jak got the ball for the last free throw but Clippers wanted to foul anyway and the missed free throw on purpose almost worked.

[@Felicia-ve5vw]

The development on this team it’s best it’s been in many years. Plus Will remember when you laughed at Ochai for shooting lessons with Darko and now low key blaming coach. Be objective in analysis

[@yohsephcassidy7324]

fore shame!!!! i missed this some how last night T.T im sorry. as a founding troll of the the channel i will be better.

[@vernstar32]

Still can’t fathom how they let Jordi Fernandez walk out the door

[@hoalanho]

Was thinking the exact same thing about that last play... like what? Where is the basketball iq? Or maybe it's night brain tanking strategy

[@youngstrype]

They will never beat the tanking allegations

[@EastofVictoriaPark]

It's nice that a poor quality beer producer has no problem with wearing good quality beer clothing.

[@andreyosipov6153]

You gotta be naive to think that Darko didnt intentionally tanked that game. You guys really think he doesnt know that Poeltl is poor ft shooter and that Clippers can hack him? You operate under assumption that "coaches dont tank" and have some code of honor. Come on

[@paperhag]

Darko hasnt done a damn thing to make me think he deserves to be an NBA head coach. Dwayne Casey would coach circles around this man.

[@andreyosipov6153]

@@paperhag he was big reason for developing young Memphis guys and now he's succeeding in developing Raptors players. With Casey players were developing in spite of him not because of him

[@hoalanho]

Darko is a better assistant / development coach than a head coach.

[@Amber-ed3vd]

They must be tanking. Darko can't be that bad of coach

[@Gamenation2015]

Keep the L's coming... ACE the test

[@thegagz]

Brother, your hatred for darko is next level.

[@paperhag]

I didn't hear any lies. Darko isn't even on the same level as Dwayne Casey.

[@thegagz]

@@paperhagthat’s fine but masai literally told y’all it’s a rebuilding season. I’m not expecting him to be our long term coach. He’s here to develop players and he’s done exactly that

[@Amber-ed3vd]

​@@thegagzrebuild doesn't mean you can't win close games

[@MedicinalBlood]

I truly believe we made a mistake choosing Darko over JJ…

[@theflyingsamuraii]

The Lakers with JJ currently have a worse o and d rating than under darvin ham

[@everybodyunderstands]

honestly, Darko has turned this offense into something fun to watch and more importantly he's instilling some good offensive habits and principles. but my god he crumbles in the 4th every time and his playcalling is just wack

[@paperhag]

Nah we needed Jordi instead.

[@jasonmontas9536]

This happens because of terrible coaching. Raps will regret not hiring Reddick as head coach last year. Late game execution is trash. Barrett needs to learn how to shoot free throws. Boucher is utter junk.

[@Ballin-97]

The Lakers are average right now and the Raptors are intentionally rebuilding/tanking. Darko is a great tank commander

[@hellyhensen7930]

Agree! Darko proves he can develop players but cannot be a tactical coach. We have seen it game after game. Feel bad for the players. So frustrating! And I never understood why he never hired an ex head coach as assistant to help him in these situations!