The Toronto Raptors 905 began the season in similar fashion as their NBA counterparts: with a revamped roster and a new coaching staff. Gone were coach Jerry Stackhouse and star players Lorenzo Brown and Bruno Caboclo. Jama Mahlalela took over the reins as the coach and new faces like Chris Boucher and Jordan Loyd emerged.
The team created a new identity for itself. Mahlalela kept the 905’s stingy defense intact but pushed a new pace. Under Stackhouse, the 905 were one of the G-League’s slowest teams. This season, they were one of the fastest.