Official Ochai Agbaji Thread - Welcome to Toronto, Ochai!

WuTang_CMB · Post #61 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Fri Feb 9, 2024 6:50 pm

https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nba/news/ochai-agbaji-raptors-trade-3-and-d-potential/0abb84f9d52b4cc982aab00c#:~:text=From%20the%20corners%2C%20Agbaji%20has,as%20an%20above%2Daverage%20shooter.

Post #62 » by **niQ** » Fri Feb 9, 2024 6:57 pm

Is Danny Green a good comp?

Jim Todd Jr. · Post #63 » by **Jim Todd Jr.** » Fri Feb 9, 2024 7:08 pm

aminiaturebuddha wrote:
LoveMyRaps wrote:
Jim Todd Jr. wrote:
brown will be super valuable this offseason

Not saying you’re wrong, but would like to know how he’ll be more valuable in the summer than prior to this deadline.
See a lot of folks saying this but I can’t seem to wrap my head around it.

I'm not sure if "more valuable" is the right term, if that's what people are saying. However, it's possible that the team will have more suitors for Brown in the summer, when matching salary for trades isn't as difficult when teams have cap room before filling out their rosters.

Team options for mid-large contracts are rare. His value goes beyond his playing capabilities.

Boardbreaker · Post #64 » by **Boardbreaker** » Fri Feb 9, 2024 7:32 pm

niQ wrote:Is Danny Green a good comp?

I see Josh Green

cbosh4mvp · Post #65 » by **cbosh4mvp** » Fri Feb 9, 2024 7:35 pm

Looks like a young jimmy butler!

Anyone see the slight resemblance?

LoveMyRaps · Post #66 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Fri Feb 9, 2024 7:42 pm

Boardbreaker wrote:
niQ wrote:Is Danny Green a good comp?

I see Josh Green

Josh Green's defense sucks.

Tofubeque · Post #67 » by **Tofubeque** » Fri Feb 9, 2024 7:52 pm

His arm definition is crazy. SG Joey Graham

scuervo1 · Post #68 » by **scuervo1** » Fri Feb 9, 2024 8:31 pm

I hope he is not the second coming of Precious. I had enough of that to last me for the rest of my life.

Boardbreaker · Post #69 » by **Boardbreaker** » Fri Feb 9, 2024 8:40 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:
Boardbreaker wrote:
niQ wrote:Is Danny Green a good comp?

I see Josh Green

Josh Green's defense sucks.

He’s regressed on that end but I still think he can become a capable 3 and d type for his career.

Dalek · Post #70 » by **Dalek** » Fri Feb 9, 2024 10:39 pm

I am counting down the minutes before Matt Devlin yell out: "Ochai..Oh my!" as if OG was never here.

Seriously, I hope the kid gets to play tonight even if it is limited. We have not had an athlete of his type in a long time.

I like this video that shows his strengths on defensive contests and guarding one-on-one. Maybe this guy could amp up his defense to Marcus Smart level in time.

Watch on YouTube

;ab_channel=JoshCohen

traps#10 · Post #71 » by **traps#10** » Fri Feb 9, 2024 10:40 pm

Mini OG?

Chalky_White · Post #72 » by **Chalky_White** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:14 am

Dude got the memo, lol

Read on Twitter

StopitLeo · Post #73 » by **StopitLeo** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 2:18 pm

I’m very excited for this pickup. Ochai has all the tools to be the 3&D piece of our core moving forward.

He needs to improve his above-the-break 3 point shooting but I think that’s just a matter of developing his range. He’s very good from the corners, 46% last year and over 41% this season.

I know some people were disappointed that we didn’t move Bruce Brown but I think he can have a big impact of Ochai’s growth as a defender. Agbaji is a good defender but could become a great defender with his athleticism and defensive effort.

He’s should have a nice opportunity here where he isn’t buried on the depth chart like he was in Utah.

LoveMyRaps · Post #74 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:08 pm

Read on Twitter

?s=46&t=PSy3Ch7pvG4ybe2MpvWFcw

Look at the comments under this tweet by Jazz fans. We got a good one!

aj174 · Post #75 » by **aj174** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:09 pm

Yo this man's arm definition is something else

Who wins in an arm wrestling match, him or prime Joey Graham?

aj174 · Post #76 » by **aj174** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:14 pm

Actually nvm, this man was a specimen, ain't no one beating Graham

hyper316 · Post #77 » by **hyper316** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:20 pm

Anyone mentioned ochai's dad connection with Masai yet?

raptor jesus · Post #78 » by **raptor jesus** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:49 pm

niQ wrote:Is Danny Green a good comp?

Maybe I can't shake the Kansas connection, but offensively he reminds me of Ben McLemore. Capable shooter, good athlete in transition, lob threat in halfcourt, limited handle.

pingpongrac · Post #79 » by **pingpongrac** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:58 pm

I'm really intrigued by this acquisition and I'm excited to see him play for us tonight. I don't think he'll reach OG's level of 3+D because OG's defensive versatility is unmatched, but I have a feeling we may have found a damn good replacement and I wouldn't be surprised if he was starting within a few weeks.

Post #80 » by **Duffman100** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:02 pm

pingpongrac wrote:I'm really intrigued by this acquisition and I'm excited to see him play for us tonight. I don't think he'll reach OG's level of 3+D because OG's defensive versatility is unmatched, but I have a feeling we may have found a damn good replacement and I wouldn't be surprised if he was starting within a few weeks.

Hopefully he's a "I don't need the ball to be effective".

What I like is how much more explosive and athletic we've become in a short time. Barrett, Quickley, Nwora and Ochai have upped our burst and athleticism.