"One player who has clawed his way into the rotation as a Raptor has been Ochai Agbaji. After he was acquired from the Utah Jazz in 2024, Agbaji was brought on as somewhat of a project player that pronto was looking to rehabilitate, and safe to say, he has not wasted their belief in him. Brandon Ingram mentioned Agbaji specifically during his media availability yesterday, showing that he is continuing to make an impact on his teammates and this organization."
""Really strong, can move his feet, smart on the defensive end, he makes plays, he can guard on and off the ball, he's been pushing me since summer time" said Ingram when asked about Agbaji as a player. Defense has been a large part of why Agbaji has been able to break into Toronto's rotation. His ability to execute Toronto's pressure defense scheme, especially as a point-of-attack defender has been eye-popping during his tenure in Toronto."
Ochai Agbaji earned a rotation spot with the Toronto Raptors through standout defense and improved shooting. Agbaji arrived from the Utah Jazz in 2024 as a project and quickly justified roster investment with his defensive instincts and hustle. Brandon Ingram highlighted Agbaji's footwork, on- and off-ball coverage, and playmaking during summer work. Agbaji excels as a point-of-attack defender in Toronto's pressure defense scheme, creating consistent value on that end. Offensively, Agbaji shot 39.7 percent on catch-and-shoot threes this season, boosting his utility as a tertiary scorer and a more well-rounded role player.
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