Raptors Announce Basketball Operations Promotions
Toronto Raptors Saturday 31st March, 2012
The Toronto Raptors announced Friday a reorganization of the basketball operations department with two key promotions. In their new positions, Marc Eversley will take on a more significant role in player personnel scouting and evaluation with the title of Assistant General Manager and Alvin Williams will transition to the front office as the team's...
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