Raptors Forced into DIFFICULT Decision…
The Toronto Raptors acquired Ochai Abagji last season with hopes of him becoming one of the top defenders in the NBA. While he’s shown a lot of positives on that end of the floor, his offence has stagnated, forcing the Raptors into a difficult decision about his contract. Ben Rogers breaks it down along with the NBA draft.
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18 Comments
So it's a similar situation as Bruce Brown. The overpaid option will probably be picked up just in the hope to use him in trade.
That has not worked out with Brown so far. There's even less chance it works for Agbaji.
Hopefully I'm wrong and he makes a massive jump this season.
Ogbaji or Isaiah Collins?
He is still young give him time
We're in a rebuilding phase, not every player the team bets on is gonna boom but I really don't think we've seen enough of Ochai to make a conclusive decision. People need to chill and let players develop.
Ayeee
Given the fact Ochai was here with the team for half a season, he needs a full year to prove himself. That being said, if he doesn’t improve his three-point shooting to go along with his defense, he’ll be Stanley Johnson 2.0.
Agbaji is this core’s Stanley Johnson. People need to understand Agbaji has spent his whole career in the NBA l”developing” so it’s not like he’s some guy from the G League you’re taking a flyer on. He’s been in the NBA for his 4th season now and he still looks like a rookie just like Stanley Johnson did. The raptors should not pay Agbaji more money because his rookie deal is up soon and they’ll have to extend him on a larger deal. Ramsey is essentially the same player as Agbaji except you can have him in your system on a G League deal. Waive Agbaji, Move Shead to a full NBA contract, and give Shead’s 2 way spot to Jamisson Battle. I know it’s just one game but im impressed with Bruno Fernando’s game but I think we will sign him based on the fact we don’t have depth at the center position.
The season hasn’t even started yet.
i like agbaji but he fell short of my decent expectation…at least give him this season to perform…then decide…but ramsey is solid to be honest….battle is also a better shooter.
I think RJ is going to make that leap this season that NY was hoping and waiting for. I can't wait to see it happen!
It's not hard, Ochai already peaked.
I’ll keep saying it way before the season started… Jamal Shead is a way better version of ochai… we need to give his minutes to Shead cuz that guy is a straight dawg!!!
He has done nothing…let him go, there are better players on the team.
Precious 2.0
I don't see any need to hold on to Ochai at all. What is the dilemma here…
We gave up the 29th pick when we already had the 31st pick that first rounder meant nothing
Man idk i like Och
If this draft is actually that good, why would anyone trade for Bruce Brown for a FRP if nobody wanted him during a “weak” draft