The news around Raptors has not failed to be lively this summer, as Fred VanVleet left Toronto to join Houston and that the rumors of a transfer of Pascal Siakam have still not deflated.
Don’t forget the folder OG Anunoby, included in transfer rumors for almost nine months now. On the side of New York or Memphis and New Orleans in the Western Conference before the “trade deadline” last February, and more recently on the side of Golden State, twice.
In short, the future of the British winger in his franchise is uncertain, especially since the “3-and-D” of the Raptors will potentially be out of contract next summer since he has a “player option” for the 2024/25 campaign. Not to mention that he recently changed agents, to prepare for future negotiations…
An important player in Toronto while he is there
But despite the fog surrounding OG Anunoby’s situation, his new coach Darko Rajakovic he remains very pragmatic: as long as the former Indiana player will be a player in his squad, he will occupy a central role.
It now remains to define this role, which could perhaps change in comparison to Nick Nurse’s diet…
” I did a lot of video sessions on [OG Anunoby]. And we’ve already spoken privately, and still have to define the compartments of the game in which he excels, and in which we can not only make the most of his abilities, but also define a room for improvement. », said the Serbian coach of the Raptors. ” For him to turn a corner, I am thinking in particular of progress with the ball in hand, or even progress in the ‘pick-and-roll’ phases. »
Reading between the lines, we therefore understand that Darko Rakajovic is counting above all on OG Anunoby in defense, of course, but also hopes to integrate him more into his system, particularly offensive. Even if for that, as the new technician of the Toronto club points out, it will be necessary to progress technically…
” We will take the time to get to know each other well, and this will help define together the best way to fully exploit your potential in our collective. concludes an enthusiastic Darko Rajakovic. ” His profile is intriguing. I can’t wait to work with him, and I know he’s ready. Ready to do whatever it takes to turn a corner. »
It therefore remains to be seen whether the native of London will take this step in Toronto or elsewhere, while the next “trade deadline” could be the scene of new changes in the workforce of the Raptors…
