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OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 2:40 pm
by anotherhomer
One encouraging sign is seeing OG embrace his identity primarily as a Defensive stopper, and also getting more recognition of this around the league.
At the beginning of the season, much was made of OG's desire to expand his offensive role and game. You also saw that in the first few games of the season, where he tried to initiate the offense with not so great results.
I honestly thought, Raps would give OG at least 20 games to try to figure this out but it seems OG has wise up. In recent games, when Pascal and GTJ are off the floor, i see OG gets the ball sometimes, to try to create offense at the top of key, but OG doesn't necessarily force it anymore.
Instead, seeing OG putting increased effort on the defensive side.
I think this will be good for OG long-term, as an increased defensive reputation will mean, Refs won't call fouls on him as often, and help him stay in the game longer (see PJ Tucker).
Also good for Raps too.
Overall, happy OG is embracing his defensive identity, and not trying to force things as much on offense.
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 2:53 pm
by OakleyDokely
The best version of OG is DPOY candidate who shoots 3s and is a secondary scorer.
That version of OG will get him paid lots of money.
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 3:05 pm
by Kingsway_fan
OakleyDokely wrote:The best version of OG is DPOY candidate who shoots 3s and is a secondary scorer.
That version of OG will get him paid lots of money.
Well said. Hopefully, Precious follows suit....
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 3:07 pm
by will
ADOBE!
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 3:14 pm
by niQ
OG for DPOY.
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Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 3:15 pm
by StopitLeo
anotherhomer wrote:One encouraging sign is seeing OG embrace his identity primarily as a Defensive stopper, and also getting more recognition of this around the league.
At the beginning of the season, much was made of OG's desire to expand his offensive role and game. You also saw that in the first few games of the season, where he tried to initiate the offense with not so great results.
I honestly thought, Raps would give OG at least 20 games to try to figure this out but it seems OG has wise up. In recent games, when Pascal and GTJ are off the floor, i see OG gets the ball sometimes, to try to create offense at the top of key, but OG doesn't necessarily force it anymore.
Instead, seeing OG putting increased effort on the defensive side.
I think this will be good for OG long-term, as an increased defensive reputation will mean, Refs won't call fouls on him as often, and help him stay in the game longer (see PJ Tucker).
Also good for Raps too.
Overall, happy OG is embracing his defensive identity, and not trying to force things as much on offense.
He forces it plenty. His turnovers are pretty high given his usage. OG doesn’t have the handle or vision to attack off the dribble. They should give him the ball in the post where he can bully guys down to the basket or make a quick move to create space and get a little shot off. He needs to have less decision making outside of his own move to score.
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 3:18 pm
by Young Moosehead
Been watching a lot of OG highlights this morning.
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 3:35 pm
by Young Moosehead
Two other cool OG stats:
OG is tied for 5 in total deflections.
OG is tied for 9 for total loose balls recovered.
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 3:40 pm
by NBA Sheady
This is why you coach OG to improve his offense no matter how bad it looks. This pushes him to improve his overall game. We can always have OG reign it in when necessary (ie playoffs).
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 3:45 pm
by kj_
Kingsway_fan wrote:OakleyDokely wrote:The best version of OG is DPOY candidate who shoots 3s and is a secondary scorer.
That version of OG will get him paid lots of money.
Well said. Hopefully, Precious follows suit....
Exactly. Precious should be striving for the exact same role. That is playing winning basketball and that’s what earns you money.
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Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 3:48 pm
by Spates
Lets get this narrative rolling! DPOY OG 2023.
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 3:54 pm
by Dennis 37
will wrote:ADOBE!
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Those windows? They're just openings for ADOBE to steal your stuff.
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 3:59 pm
by Scottie4Bro
OG probably realized pretty early on that not all 5 of them can get 20+ PPG realistically, so instead of trying to become this #1/#2 option, he's focusing on honing his already good offense while becoming amazing defensively. If he wins DPOY he's worth 25m/year easily anyway.
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 4:01 pm
by Dennis 37
Young Moosehead wrote:Been watching a lot of OG highlights this morning.
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 4:39 pm
by Madhouse
His defensive Raptor so far this season: +5.0, last season: -0.2
He is looking miles better.
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 4:43 pm
by will
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 5:14 pm
by GreatWhiteStiff
OakleyDokely wrote:The best version of OG is DPOY candidate who shoots 3s and is a secondary scorer.
That version of OG will get him paid lots of money.
If he learns to throw a wild behind the back pass every game and hassle his opponents for poker debts he will truly have elevated himself to a whole nother level..
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 5:30 pm
by ropjhk
The OG DPOY campaign has officially launched.
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 5:50 pm
by Appostis
Given OGs play.. and everything else the team would have to give up..
Do you do the trade of OG/Trent/multiple picks for KD
I.. don't know if I do.
Maybe it's my pure homer showing but 34 year old with extensive injury history..
Re: OG Embracing His DPOY Identity
Posted: Fri Nov 4, 2022 6:04 pm
by Marty_Budda
Appostis wrote:Given OGs play.. and everything else the team would have to give up..
Do you do the trade of OG/Trent/multiple picks for KD
I.. don't know if I do.
Maybe it's my pure homer showing but 34 year old with extensive injury history..
I would’ve done it in the summer but not anymore. Yesterdays price, is not todays price!!!
I’d be more open to giving OG 30mil per year than Fvv.
