With the 31st pick, the Raptors select Jonathan Mogbo

[MainEvent]

I hope I’m wrong, if they genuinely think he can develop a shot and become a 3&d wing stopper, then I understand taking the swing. But if he just ends up a 6 6’ C/PF who can’t shoot, it’ll be disappointing.

I would say his floor is incredibly high even as a small big man.

His standing reach matches Bam Adebayo's. He's basically an Achiuwa with better ball handling and the vision.

Ya, ppl need to look at his standing reach and wingspan not how high his head is, you play with your arms. He's basically the same size as bam (over 9' standing reach and 7'2" wingspan), above average pf size or smaller C + he's a crazy athlete.
If he has the defensive capability and versatility that ppl say I like it. I saw someone saying he was defending POA at one point and can check 1-5. I think it was hoop intellect

[Dennis 37]

Mogbo presser

https://youtu.be/F1z8HZ0QJEg?si=pQgHXW8C7h6pBamy

Watch on YouTube

Take the letter and numbers that come after youtu.be/ and before ?si and put that between the [youtube] tags, then the video will embed.

[OakleyDokely]

Dude showed up in a nice suit.

You know he's a good one...

[Boogie!]

The late growth spurt story reminds me of Dennis Rodman. Maybe he’s our new rodman.

[tecumseh18]

Obviously an older, more mature dude. It's always fun to predict before the season who reporters are going to gravitate to to get a good quote. P-Patt became a media darling immediately after the trade, as did Fred when he started to get regular playing time. DeMar was drafted young and took years to get savvy, but then started to come up with his illustrative metaphorical stories.

Amir was obviously an extremely funny character ("First of all, that's racist." ) , but he never really showed it in his interviews. I think it frustrated the beat reporters, because we all knew Amir had it in him. He only showed his crazy side in videos - e.g. watching the Celtics game on his sofa, singing along with his slow jams on Valentine's Day.

[vi3t]

I think he looks more like jrue holiday than precious

[ArthurVandelay]

Mogbo presser

https://youtu.be/F1z8HZ0QJEg?si=pQgHXW8C7h6pBamy

He is extremely well spoken. I’m very impressed. Don’t think I’ve ever seen a player introduction like that. (IQ’s was really good too).

[ForeverTFC]

Mogbo presser

https://youtu.be/F1z8HZ0QJEg?si=pQgHXW8C7h6pBamy

He is extremely well spoken. I’m very impressed. Don’t think I’ve ever seen a player introduction like that. (IQ’s was really good too).

That might have been one of the better pressers I've seen a player do if I'm being honest. Alvin should watch his back if this guy becomes a successful Raptor.

Shead and Chomche also come across as really well grounded and humble individuals. I know this likely didn't play much of a factor in the FO drafting these guys, but maybe it did tip the scales for them?

[DreamTeam09]

Mogbo presser

https://youtu.be/F1z8HZ0QJEg?si=pQgHXW8C7h6pBamy

He is extremely well spoken. I’m very impressed. Don’t think I’ve ever seen a player introduction like that. (IQ’s was really good too).

That might have been one of the better pressers I've seen a player do if I'm being honest. Alvin should watch his back if this guy becomes a successful Raptor.

Shead and Chomche also come across as really well grounded and humble individuals. I know this likely didn't play much of a factor in the FO drafting these guys, but maybe it did tip the scales for them?

We definitely value character

[aminiaturebuddha]

It's funny hearing him call Scottie - "Scott". I wonder if that's just what all his childhood friends call him, or if it's just Mogbo.

[Mark_83]

Anyone else just like saying Mobo? lol

Matt and Jack are gonna have fun.

[Mark_83]

I think they develop Mogbo as a wing or combo-forward. He's a jumpshot away from that, and he already has everything else: passing, IQ, athleticism, strength, quickness, and decent handles.

[Dalek]

I think he actually referenced himself in third person twice. I love sports guys who do this. This guy could be quite a character.

[mtcan]

I think they develop Mogbo as a wing or combo-forward. He's a jumpshot away from that, and he already has everything else: passing, IQ, athleticism, strength, quickness, and decent handles.

We need to hire away one of those famous shooting coaches.

[deck]

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Very well spoken. The background and history with Barnes is a huge plus.

I wasn't excited with this pick when it was announced, but I am warming up to it now.

[MEDIC]

I hope I’m wrong, if they genuinely think he can develop a shot and become a 3&d wing stopper, then I understand taking the swing. But if he just ends up a 6 6’ C/PF who can’t shoot, it’ll be disappointing.

I would say his floor is incredibly high even as a small big man.

His standing reach matches Bam Adebayo's. He's basically an Achiuwa with better ball handling and the vision.

Ya, ppl need to look at his standing reach and wingspan not how high his head is, you play with your arms. He's basically the same size as bam (over 9' standing reach and 7'2" wingspan), above average pf size or smaller C + he's a crazy athlete.
If he has the defensive capability and versatility that ppl say I like it. I saw someone saying he was defending POA at one point and can check 1-5. I think it was hoop intellect

He looks like the high shoulder/ short neck type. It will be interesting to see him stand beside some taller players.

[LoveMyRaps]

Are there any clips of him shooting from outside the paint?

[mtcan]

Are there any clips of him shooting from outside the paint?

https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/39698389

Watch on YouTube

If you have the stomach for it...it's 3 hours of likely every single shot Mogbo's taken...makes and misses.

[MEDIC]

I would say his floor is incredibly high even as a small big man.

His standing reach matches Bam Adebayo's. He's basically an Achiuwa with better ball handling and the vision.

Ya, ppl need to look at his standing reach and wingspan not how high his head is, you play with your arms. He's basically the same size as bam (over 9' standing reach and 7'2" wingspan), above average pf size or smaller C + he's a crazy athlete.
If he has the defensive capability and versatility that ppl say I like it. I saw someone saying he was defending POA at one point and can check 1-5. I think it was hoop intellect

He looks like the high shoulder/ short neck type. It will be interesting to see him stand beside some taller players.

He's got a higher standing reach than:

Filipowski
Smith
Williams
Dunn
Ighodaru
Hall
Buzelis

Even slightly higher than:

Holmes
Bona

Crazy. That length with those hops/ athleticism.......

[mtcan]

Watch on YouTube

Pre-draft film session...you get a sense of his IQ

And you see some of him shooting at the combine. And he explains why he isn't a better now because of how he was used/coached in his earlier years of college.