Raptors, Anunoby agree to $72 million extension

OG Anunoby

OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles against Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of their game at Spectrum Center on December 12, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/AFP

The Toronto Raptors agreed to a multi-year contract extension with forward O.G. Anunoby on Monday.

The Raptors did not disclose the terms but ESPN reported the deal was for four years and worth $72 million.

Anunoby also reportedly gets a player-option for the 2024-25 season.

“OG is the epitome of the skilled, powerful, determined player we want in our organization long-term. Remember, he doesn’t shoot to miss,” Raptors general manager Bobby Webster said in a statement. “We’re really pleased that OG will be with us for seasons to come.”

Anunoby, 23, had a breakout season for Toronto in 2019-20, averaging 10.6 points per game to go along with 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists across nearly 30 minutes per game.

Anunoby shot a career-high 39 percent from 3-point range this past season, which was a drastic improvement from his 2018-19 clip (33.2 percent).

His free-throw shooting also improved from 58.1 percent to a career-best 70.6 percent in his third year.

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