Report: Raptors’ Ujiri, Webster met with Sergio Scariolo regarding coaching job

By Jordan Ketler May 12, 2023 27 mins read 275 Views

The Toronto Raptors front office met with Spain national team coach Sergio Scariolo while they search for a new head coach, according to Spanish outlet Marca.

Marca journalist Jesus Sanchez reported that Raptors president Masai Ujiri and general manger Bobby Webster flew to Italy to meet Scariolo, who also coaches Italian side Virtus Bologna, at the Majestic Hotel in Bologna on Thursday.

Scariolo served as an assistant under Nick Nurse in Toronto from 2018-21.

The 62-year-old Italian left his position with the Raptors to take on a head coaching role with Virtus, where he has since won two Italian Supercups and one Eurocup.

Should he be hired, Scariolo would become one of only two European head coaches in NBA history. Igor Kokoškov, currently an assistant with the Dallas Mavericks, became the first European head coach in league history with the Phoenix Suns, in 2018.

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Title: Report: Raptors’ Ujiri, Webster met with Sergio Scariolo regarding coaching job
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Published Date: 05-13-2023

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How was the Toronto Raptors' inaugural year of existence?

The Toronto Raptors' first season in the NBA was a difficult one. Brendan Malone was hired by Isiah Thomas to be the head coach. The team quickly acquired many talented players through drafts and trades. They lost to the Chicago Bulls one time that season, but they ended up with a 21–61 win-loss record overall.

Toronto drafted Marcus Camby (Rookie of The Year) in 1996. Camby joined the Toronto starting line-up along with Alvin Williams at guard. Damon Stoudamire was traded in 1997. Toronto continued to make roster changes as it sought to establish a foundation for future success.

Despite all its changes, the team continues to struggle in its first few NBA seasons. After a period of transition and rebuilding, Toronto finally made its first playoff appearance in 2000 but lost the series to the New York Knicks.

When were the Raptors able to beat the Chicago Bulls.

On March 24, 1996, the Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls, who would win the NBA Championship that year. Final score: 109-108. Michael Jordan tried a last-second shot for the Bulls to win the game, but it didn't count as it occurred after the buzzer had sounded.

What was the fate of the Toronto Raptors following Kawhi Leonard's departure from Toronto?

It was a record year for the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors won 53 games in the 2020 season. All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry was the key to the team's success. He averaged 19.7 points and 7.5 assists per game. Pascal Siakam joined Lowry as a fellow All-Star forward. Siakam averaged 22.9 point and 8.3 boards per game. Role players like Norman Powell and Fred VanVleet also made strong contributions to the Raptors' success. Because of their talent and depth, the team was able to overcome injuries sustained by key players such as Serge Ibaka or Marc Gasol.

The team was led by Coach of the Year Nick Nurse and All-NBA Second Teamer Pascal Siakam. . Siakam rose to prominence by scoring an average of nearly 20+ points per contest. Coach Nurse made bold strategic choices that paid off. Kyle Lowry was selected to the 2020 NBA All-Star Team, his sixth consecutive selection.

The playoffs started later than usual this season, in August at the "Bubble", Bay Lake, Florida near Orlando. In round one, the Raptors took on the Brooklyn Nets. They won 4-0. They went down 0-2 against the Boston Celtics in the next round, but OG Anunoby hit a buzzer-beater to win Toronto the third game. The series reached seven games and Boston prevailed.

Why did NBA leave Vancouver?

The dispute with Vancouver City Council over arena financing led to NBA leaving Vancouver. The City was expected to contribute $40m towards the construction of a brand new basketball arena. It would include 12 luxury suites along with two restaurants, bars, and a hotel. However, the City Council wanted $60 million in taxpayer money for the team owners to pay off their existing debt. This meant that the city had to borrow $200m to construct the arena. But the team owners would only have to pay back $20m. This would leave the city's taxpayers responsible for the repayment of the remaining loan.

The City Council agreed that the plan could be approved if the NBA was willing to continue playing at Rogers Arena through the opening of the new facility. The league, however, refused to accept the plan. They claimed that the arena was not large enough. They couldn't play there any more because the arena was too small. They felt that asking them to play in a smaller venue was unfair, especially since they weren't making any additional revenue.

The City Council then asked the province to step in and help out by offering financial assistance. While the province provided $150 million for the project, the City Council required another $100 million. At that point, the City decided to stop its plans and concentrate on building a new downtown arena.

What are the five most successful Raptors per-game scorers throughout Raptors' history?

Kawhi Leonard, who scores 26.6 points per match, is the top scorer for the team, followed by Vince Carter (23.4), Mike James (20.3), Chris Bosh (20.2), and DeMar DeRozan (19.7 points per match).

Who owns the Toronto Raptors?

The team is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE). MLSE also owns the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs, MLS's Toronto FC, the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, the AHL's Toronto Marlies, and the Toronto Rock lacrosse team.

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By 2018, estimated the Raptors were worth $1.4 billion, 12th in the NBA. (en.wikipedia.org)
This improved during the 2006–07 regular season to an average of 18,258 fans (13th in the league), 92.2 percent capacity at the Air Canada Centre. (en.wikipedia.org)
Thomas named Raptors' GM NBA superstar to have 10% stake in the new franchise". (en.wikipedia.org)
This improved during the 2006–07 regular season to an average of 18,258 fans (13th in the league), 92.2 percent capacity at the Air Canada Centre. (en.wikipedia.org)
After Thomas attempted to execute a letter of intent with Slaight to purchase the team failed, he resigned from his position in November and sold his 9 percent stake in the team to Slaight. (en.wikipedia.org)

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How to get to a Toronto Raptors Game from Your Location

Toronto Raptors games take place at the Air Canada Centre (ACC), in downtown Toronto, Ontario Canada. TTC's subway system can take you to ACC. Union Station is about 30 minutes from ACC. Bay Street Station is the closest station to ACC.

If you come to ACC directly from Union Station, you should go through Bay street station. Follow the signs to ACC from there. Please follow the signs to Bay Street Station if you are coming from another direction.

Follow the signs for the ACC from Bay Street station.

The venue can be accessed by people with disabilities. Special seating areas are available for people with disabilities. Sign language interpretation is also available at the ACC.

There is no parking charge at the ACC. However, there is limited street parking available nearby.