On the scale of 1-to-10, with 10 symbolizing fearlessness in a rookie’s NBA regular-season debut, it could be said that Jonathan Mogbo — given his first-ever shot attempt — tilted the relative scales entirely. Eager to follow the path set before him in making a strong first impression in front of the Toronto Raptors’ faithful, the No. 31 pick sets up camp on the left 3-point wing amidst a teammate’s drive-and-kick. Giving seemingly no thought to the fact that he only attempted two 3-pointers during his two-year collegiate run, Mogbo leaves it appearing as a best-kept secret, calmly connecting for a memorable first-time NBA bucket. Such ambition helped Mogbo put forth a productive entry in Toronto’s history books, even in a defeat to the soon-to-be-juggernaut Cleveland Cavaliers. Leaving impact behind on both sides, Mogbo recorded seven points (on two-of-four shooting), alongside one steal and a 3-pointer on October 23, 2024. · Oct 23, 2024