The Toronto Tempo are set for the new era as they unveiled Sandy Brondello as their first head coach. The fans showed excitement in her introduction press conference as she spoke highly about the latest team and vision of the franchise.
In the interview, Brondello reveals the ultimate vision for a new era, emphasized by the chemistry between the players. While she got off the dais, she showcased what she meant by connection and chemistry as she started her ‘relationship building’, attending the Raptors game.
Sandy Brondello Attends Toronto Raptors’ Home Game
Right after her introduction as the Tempo’s coach, she quickly heads towards Scotiabank Arena to show support for the city’s NBA Team – the Raptors. The 2019 champions hosted the Milwaukee Bucks.
While the hosts were in control for most of the game, the crowd showed massive support for Brondello whenever the camera showed the Tempo’s new coach. She was also smiling, enjoying a win for her Canada-based side.
We got @TempoBasketball new Head Coach, @SBrondello in the building 🗣️🔥 pic.twitter.com/iVRbBvNZJj
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 5, 2025
The Guard-forward duo of Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett led the team to a 128-100 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks. Incidentally, Brondello also relies on a guard-forward combination with Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart, playing key roles in her recent success.
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The coach didn’t just witness one Toronto basketball side win a game; she already has a target in mind for the Tempo side. During her introduction interview, the coach opened up about her intentions and goals.
Sandy Brondello Targets Championships With Toronto
The Toronto fans were already excited with the appointment of Sandy Brondello, as her presence would give Tempo one significant free agency advantage. Even though having top-quality players provides them with a certain edge in the games, the new HC set a target for the side.
“You can build from the ground up, and you can bring the players in that will represent this city and this team in the right way and enable us to be the best, the highest-performing team that we can. The goal is to bring a championship to Toronto. That hasn’t changed. My narrative hasn’t changed. I like winning,” Brondello said in her introduction interview.
While the unfinished CBA deal has pushed back the dates of the expansion draft and free agency signings, Tempo fans are eager to find their first roster in the WNBA.