League NBA Listed height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Height 1.91 m | Nationality Swazi / Canadian Coaching career 2004–present Position Coach | |
College University of British Columbia (1999–2004) 2004–2008 University of Toronto (assistant) Team coached Toronto Raptors (Assistant Coach, since 2013) Similar Nick Nurse, Rex Kalamian, Alex McKechnie, Patrick Mutombo, Jesse Mermuys |
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Jama Mahlalela (born 1980) is a Swazi-Canadian basketball coach, currently an assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. He is also responsible for player development.
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University of British Columbia
Mahlalela played basketball for the UBC Thunderbirds. He played for five years, served as a team captain, and helped the team win a Canada West title in 2003. Mahlalela graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Kinesiology from UBC and the Jama Mahlalela Award was created in his honour.
Toronto Raptors
Mahlalela began his tenure with the Raptors in the 2013–14 NBA season.
Personal life
Mahlalela ran many youth basketball organizations while he was with the Raptors. He has also worked for NBA Cares.
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