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Report: Raptors hiring Warriors assistant Jama Mahlalela to Darko Rajakovic’s new staff

Warriors assistant coach and director of player development Jama Mahlalela is reportedly joining Darko Rajakovic’s new staff in Toronto.

After Bob Myers departure from the front office already on the books to start the offseason, the Golden State Warriors are now set to lose a member of their coaching staff.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Toronto Raptors are hiring Warriors assistant coach Jama Mahlalela as a top assistant on new head coach Darko Rajakovic’s staff up north.

Via @wojespn on Twitter:

The Toronto Raptors are hiring Wizards assistant Pat Delany and Warriors assistant Jama Mahlalela as top assistant coaches on Darko Rajakovic’s new staff, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 15, 2023

Mahlalela joined Steve Kerr’s coaching staff before the Warriors’ run to a title in 2022. Mahlalela was named director of player development along with sitting on the bench with Kerr as an assistant.

Prior to his time with the Warriors, Mahlalela coached in Toronto from 2013-2021. During his time in Toronto, Mahlalela served as the Raptors’ G League Affiliate head coach.

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“For him to be able to come out and …

“For him to be able to come out and play in a summer league game like today with good composure and playing at the rim, blocking some shots, he just looked like a really good basketball player,” Warriors summer league coach Jama Mahlalela said. “That first outing is all we wanted, and we told him to come out, have fun, enjoy the game and let it come to him.”