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Raptors wing's defensive intensity sparks hope for long-term stay

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Ochai Agbaji's ability to defend will be his route to relevancy on this new-look Raptors squad

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Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the Raptors' coaches open house at Scotiabank Arena. Several key members of Toronto's staff led sessions that provided a better understanding of how the organization approaches coaching strategies and player development.

I remember assistant coach Pat Delany mentioning during his session the importance of making defense messy. He stressed that players should keep their arms moving, working on hand activity, staying focused and getting their chin on the ball.