Raptors plan to bring OG Anunoby back…
The Toronto Raptors traded OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks. It didn’t make a lot of sense at the time given the relationship between the two clubs. It makes more sense 3 weeks later. And following the Pascal Siakam trade, the pieces are adding up like a stroke of master genius… Masai Ujiri is a chess grandmaster. He never forgets.
I want to detail a 6 month-long masterplan that’s already in motion and can’t really be stopped. It’s a stroke of master genius, a political maneuver that will reshape NBA free agency forever.
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NY is going to pay OG and he's probably going to be there, even if Raps offer more $$. Probably have to pay i Quickley. Problem is that you can't just get a superstar and the East is stacked ! Markkanen not for sale —- won't be traded !!
I find it just short of ridiculous your repeated claims of having insights into players and their motivations, whether it is Fred, OG, Pascal. You are free to speculate, of course, but you don't know these players enough to make the confident assertions regarding what is behind their decisions. In the absence of truly knowing, you go on to besmirch the reputations of Fred, Pascal and at times even Masai claiming they are just selfish or lacking in integrity. Think of how you would feel if people made judgements on your personal decisions without knowing anything about you. It's not right — it's not just.
Still on the first stage of grief, I see.
I can't say I disagree. You have your ducks in a row…
Love the idea but isn’t there a rule once traded you cannot resign with that team for a full calendar year of being traded??
You think the Knicks was gonna take OG with out knowing for sure if he will stay on the knicks…. OG staying in NY..why the hell would he go back to raptors.?
God I want this to happen.
He ain't going anywhere
Knicks gm and og agent is father and son lol… this video is just the first of 5 stages of grief 😅
no they dont, his manager/agent guy is literally the son of the owner of the knicks or someshit like that. he's gonna be in nyc for a long time
Cool story Bro!!! Lmao
I don't see the reputation problem for O.G. (not sure about Masai). OG has an expiring contract – it's his final decision where he signs. LBJ chose to go back to Cleveland – no one criticized him!
LOL can you imagine the stink?
There's zero chance anybody involved does this. Who would ever trade with Masai or Bobby ever again?
Man you dreaming
Not a fan but I dig this chess move. I think OG was soft dawg wise but his value replacement is immeasurable. I luv it.
OG wants limelight to get recognition for his defense, which the league GMs and coaches have known for years but fans are just now finding out. He has a high probability of wining DPOY few yrs in a row if he stays on a team like Knicks and they stay winning. What I know is we are going to witness the most unprecedented bidding of a wing defensive player in NBA history this offseason. His coach Thibs couldn't have summed him up better how the league GMs and coaches view him "A rare combination of power, strength, speed, agility, anticipation, and a big-time motor––he can make 2-3 efforts on a play & keep going. He never quits on a play." These are the reasons he rules supreme in plus/minus.
If Masai brings back OG I will be sooooo happy. The way you’ve presented this shows it may be more likely than not.
Let’s Go Raptors
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My bad if what I posted was incorrect about OG being able to return, rules written oddly that I didn’t understand. I hope it happens
Dreams
I wish this was true . But it's not gonna happen folks. Masai should have kept one of OG or Pascal. OG IS NOT THE TYPE OF PLAYER TO DO THIS.. He is going to resign. RAPS WENT FROM BEING LONG TO BEING TOO SMALL.. HOW SAD.. I am sure Mlse would have approached one of OG or Pascal to big deal. Masai and Bobby needs to be replaced
If Scottie is our guy cant we bring one of his friends here – i think he’s earned that.
Men come on men.
I dont think you are unhinged at all. OG wanted increased offensive role, he got traded to the exact opposite of that. He may be keen to be in NY but i doubt it will be at the expense of increased playing time and to stand in the corners waiting to be allowed to shoot.
No idea what Masai is thinking but perhaps he tries to pull this off.
The main thing preventing this IMO is OGs willingness to be here. He didn't look happy/motivated this season until he landed in NY so unsure what to think about that…
Going down the Rabbit hole, it's possible.
If money being equal. Players do recruit Players.
if Masai brings OG back I'll personally see Masai get a statue
I watched this for about 10 minutes just because I miss OG. But OG is not coming back. That’s not how this works
If there’s one scenario where I see this happening it’s this one. But I think he stays a Knick — OG is a quiet guy about his ambitions, but I think he’s comfortable on the biggest stage he can get .. maybe not getting a chance to shine offensively will wear on him eventually. Time will tell..
Well Raptors have done it with Yak. But if I were OG I would stay.
The biggest factor is he gets to play for Thibs for a few months. Guess who was voted by the players as the coach they want to play for the least? Between Dolan and Thibs you'd have to be a complete fool to sign a long term deal with that club.
Does anyone care what other teams think about turning your own team into a title contender?
No one cares if slap the knicks around because everyone hates Dolan.
I don’t believe he’s coming back, he switched to an agent who is connected to the Knicks.
We gambled it to trade for Kawhi, OG can choose whatever team he wants. there’s no promise OG will sign with NY if not Toronto
The Mavs and Rockets both pulled sleazier moves against the Knicks and no one blacklisted them. I do have to add that he's a free agent and it isn't wrong to make offers to free agents. If you limit yourself to doing things everyone does all the time and that don't ruffle any feathers you'll be liked but you'll always be a loser. Refusing to make an offer for a player in free agency just because you traded that player is the lamest example of "honor" I've ever seen. It's somewhere between childish and nonsensical. I'd argue it verges on an anticompetitive practice.
Quickley wouldn't resign with the knicks until Thibs is fired. He also hasn't promised to resign with Toronto. People have to stop assuming that being traded gives you some kind of obligation. It does not.
Quick note on last night… Ugly game after the first QTR but an incredibly encouraging display of what is being built. The Knicks are a good team that was very highly motivated. The Raptors just traded a key player for draft picks and what appeared to be a double agent based on his terrible play. I came away feeling really good about how close this team is to being a contender. Losing Siakam and Poeltl just before facing a motivated Knicks team in NY isn't even a fair fight. The team is being built right now and while they don't have the depth and consistency yet to win against good teams they just showed us that they can already play with anyone in spurts and just need to keep doing what they're doing until they can maintain that same level of pay for an entire game.
If the Knicks had lost that game I don't think people in Toronto understand what would have happened. The look on Thibs face late in the 1st quarter was priceless! (I think it was when the raps called a timeout. He was seeing his professional life flashing before his eyes. They came out after that knowing life depended on winning and that they'd be eaten alive by the press and fans if they didn't win.
What about DeMar DeRozan …Massai did mention in the interview that the upcoming free agent market this summer is full of former Raptors …and he actually stated it and then asked the reporters if they understood what he just said
You have, at least, made a good case with specific examples to this unique scenario . Well done. Would love to see it evolve .
The coping and huffing from raptors fans is hilarious.
This is so desperate it’s sad u should seek help
Og agent is Leon rose son so not happening
I think Raptors fans should accept that we're rebuilding
If you call this correct. No one can call out any future takes you have. But as much as I wish this is true, I don't have hope for it happening
You brotha are in the denial stages of grief.
Jones an anunoby is a defense nightmare
Didn't O.G want to go to NY? isn't his agent the son of the owner?
Herbert Jones is the player to get. His price point makes much more sense than OG
COPIUM
Not going back to Toronto, keep dreaming as a fan. Post a video when does he doesn't go back and admit you are wrong. Putting on my calander for July to look for your apology video.
B.S!
I think there is a better chance IQ comes back to the Knicks than OG to the Raptors
Higher chance quickley coming back to knicks than og going bk to toronto 😂😂