With the 31st pick, the Raptors select Jonathan Mogbo

[Duffman100]

Jerami Grant: 6'6.50 without shoes, 7'2.75 wingspan, 214 lbs
Jonat Mogbo: 6'6.25 without shoes, 7'2.0 wingspan, 217 lbs

Draft Year:
J Grant: 31.4 MIN, 12.1 PPG, 6.8 REB, 1.4 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.6 BLK, .496 FG, 0.00 3PT%, .674 FT, .547 TS, 21.1 USG, 6.4 BPM
J Mogbo: 28.9 MIN, 14.2 PPG, 10.1 REB, 3.6 AST, 1.6 STL, 0.8 BLK, .636 FG, 0.00 3PT%, .692 FT, .648 TS, 22.7 USG, 11.1 BPM



Grant was also a 2nd round pick who was drafted based mostly off his size/motor/rebounding/defensive ability. While he was probably further along from a shooting standpoint than Mogbo (Grant also didn't hit any 3s in his draft year), he had to develop his shot at the NBA level and it took him years to get it at a somewhat consistent level.

If Mogbo can develop some kind of shot, his ideal position is as a jumbo wing. If the shot doesn't come, he's likely destined to become a smallball 5 or a guy who plays next to a 3+D C.

Oh wow, I would have sworn Grant was 6-8 or 6-9

[OakleyDokely]

Jerami Grant: 6'6.50 without shoes, 7'2.75 wingspan, 214 lbs
Jonat Mogbo: 6'6.25 without shoes, 7'2.0 wingspan, 217 lbs

Draft Year:
J Grant: 31.4 MIN, 12.1 PPG, 6.8 REB, 1.4 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.6 BLK, .496 FG, 0.00 3PT%, .674 FT, .547 TS, 21.1 USG, 6.4 BPM
J Mogbo: 28.9 MIN, 14.2 PPG, 10.1 REB, 3.6 AST, 1.6 STL, 0.8 BLK, .636 FG, 0.00 3PT%, .692 FT, .648 TS, 22.7 USG, 11.1 BPM



Grant was also a 2nd round pick who was drafted based mostly off his size/motor/rebounding/defensive ability. While he was probably further along from a shooting standpoint than Mogbo (Grant also didn't hit any 3s in his draft year), he had to develop his shot at the NBA level and it took him years to get it at a somewhat consistent level.

If Mogbo can develop some kind of shot, his ideal position is as a jumbo wing. If the shot doesn't come, he's likely destined to become a smallball 5 or a guy who plays next to a 3+D C.

Oh wow, I would have sworn Grant was 6-8 or 6-9

In shoes, in games, they will be around 6'8.

[Duffman100]

Jerami Grant: 6'6.50 without shoes, 7'2.75 wingspan, 214 lbs
Jonat Mogbo: 6'6.25 without shoes, 7'2.0 wingspan, 217 lbs

Draft Year:
J Grant: 31.4 MIN, 12.1 PPG, 6.8 REB, 1.4 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.6 BLK, .496 FG, 0.00 3PT%, .674 FT, .547 TS, 21.1 USG, 6.4 BPM
J Mogbo: 28.9 MIN, 14.2 PPG, 10.1 REB, 3.6 AST, 1.6 STL, 0.8 BLK, .636 FG, 0.00 3PT%, .692 FT, .648 TS, 22.7 USG, 11.1 BPM



Grant was also a 2nd round pick who was drafted based mostly off his size/motor/rebounding/defensive ability. While he was probably further along from a shooting standpoint than Mogbo (Grant also didn't hit any 3s in his draft year), he had to develop his shot at the NBA level and it took him years to get it at a somewhat consistent level.

If Mogbo can develop some kind of shot, his ideal position is as a jumbo wing. If the shot doesn't come, he's likely destined to become a smallball 5 or a guy who plays next to a 3+D C.

Oh wow, I would have sworn Grant was 6-8 or 6-9

In shoes, in games, they will be around 6'8.

Honestly I think Mogbo will be a pleasant surprise. Lots of hustle, lots of defense and a good passer - seems like a smart player. If he can develop a shot, he has the potential to be a great value add at that spot.

Have someone relentlessly crash the offensive glass will be a breath of fresh air. Who was the last person our team to do that?

[OakleyDokely]

Oh wow, I would have sworn Grant was 6-8 or 6-9

In shoes, in games, they will be around 6'8.

Honestly I think Mogbo will be a pleasant surprise. Lots of hustle, lots of defense and a good passer - seems like a smart player. If he can develop a shot, he has the potential to be a great value add at that spot.

Have someone relentlessly crash the offensive glass will be a breath of fresh air. Who was the last person our team to do that?

Probably Amir was the last guy who did a lot of that dirty work stuff or JYD even further back.

[TGM]

He’s a 6’7 Centre from my understanding but Bobby calls him a wing. A total of two 3 point attempts in his college career. Likely both of them halfcourt heaves.

Very similar physical profile to Draymond.

Biggest difference is Green actually was a decent shooter and had pretty good form in college. That’s the part of Mogbo’s game that is completely missing at the moment

[TGM]

Jerami Grant: 6'6.50 without shoes, 7'2.75 wingspan, 214 lbs
Jonat Mogbo: 6'6.25 without shoes, 7'2.0 wingspan, 217 lbs

Draft Year:
J Grant: 31.4 MIN, 12.1 PPG, 6.8 REB, 1.4 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.6 BLK, .496 FG, 0.00 3PT%, .674 FT, .547 TS, 21.1 USG, 6.4 BPM
J Mogbo: 28.9 MIN, 14.2 PPG, 10.1 REB, 3.6 AST, 1.6 STL, 0.8 BLK, .636 FG, 0.00 3PT%, .692 FT, .648 TS, 22.7 USG, 11.1 BPM



Grant was also a 2nd round pick who was drafted based mostly off his size/motor/rebounding/defensive ability. While he was probably further along from a shooting standpoint than Mogbo (Grant also didn't hit any 3s in his draft year), he had to develop his shot at the NBA level and it took him years to get it at a somewhat consistent level.

If Mogbo can develop some kind of shot, his ideal position is as a jumbo wing. If the shot doesn't come, he's likely destined to become a smallball 5 or a guy who plays next to a 3+D C.

Surprised the weight is the same. Grant looks pretty skinny compared to Mogbo.

[mtcan]

Mogbo will be a 3/4. I'm confident he will develop some form of a 3 point shot.

[youngRAPZ]

What were Reggie Evan’s measurements? They’re nothing a like but if mogbo could develop into 80% of a rebounding machine like him I’d be happy. Mogbo reminds me of a Montrez Harrel with more passing and ball handling skills

[MEDIC]

[manjusaka]

In shoes, in games, they will be around 6'8.

Honestly I think Mogbo will be a pleasant surprise. Lots of hustle, lots of defense and a good passer - seems like a smart player. If he can develop a shot, he has the potential to be a great value add at that spot.

Have someone relentlessly crash the offensive glass will be a breath of fresh air. Who was the last person our team to do that?

Probably Amir was the last guy who did a lot of that dirty work stuff or JYD even further back.

I miss both of them..

[sofargone]

Read on Twitter

[WuTang_CMB]

Mogbo has been impressing thus far as per Jama
- really athletic
- defensive intensity
- corner 3 progressing
- wants to play basketball the right way, high iq

Watch on YouTube

[TimeForChange]

Got to give him the green light tonight.

Best raptors pick this year.

[bobbyp3588]

In shoes, in games, they will be around 6'8.

Honestly I think Mogbo will be a pleasant surprise. Lots of hustle, lots of defense and a good passer - seems like a smart player. If he can develop a shot, he has the potential to be a great value add at that spot.

Have someone relentlessly crash the offensive glass will be a breath of fresh air. Who was the last person our team to do that?

Probably Amir was the last guy who did a lot of that dirty work stuff or JYD even further back.

Quincy Acy, maybe.

Reggie “0 points 20 rebounds” Evans was the best I can remember for us.

[MEDIC]

Honestly I think Mogbo will be a pleasant surprise. Lots of hustle, lots of defense and a good passer - seems like a smart player. If he can develop a shot, he has the potential to be a great value add at that spot.

Have someone relentlessly crash the offensive glass will be a breath of fresh air. Who was the last person our team to do that?

Probably Amir was the last guy who did a lot of that dirty work stuff or JYD even further back.

Quincy Acy, maybe.

Reggie “0 points 20 rebounds” Evans was the best I can remember for us.

This guy:

Watch on YouTube

[manjusaka]

I am desperately hoping or just wishful thinking, Mogbo can be a POA defender and consistently draining the open 3.

[TimeForChange]

I am desperately hoping or just wishful thinking, Mogbo can be a POA defender and consistently draining the open 3.

so basically OG

[manjusaka]

I am desperately hoping or just wishful thinking, Mogbo can be a POA defender and consistently draining the open 3.

so basically OG

Indeed.

SB-OG-RJB/Dick-IQ

This looks great, we traded away OG and need a replacement. Bobby called Mogbo a wing so…

[everdiso]

impressed with his handles. he's not limited to post duty like I thought. Hopefully he learns how to shoot.

[ChillRelaxDude]

can he be our own Boris Diaw?