Josh Okogie tonight: 17 Points, 5 Rebounds, 7-9 (1-1 3PT). The 6’4 Nigerian guard played great defense on the Splash Bros and provided a clutch three off a Booker assist. The likely 5th starter for the rest of the season, he provides hustle and off-ball cutting, perfect next to 3 players that can create their own shot.
He’s their version of the Nuggets Bruce Brown.
i am hoping he read about Brown’s contract and is super motivated
No way. I love Okogie, but Brown is NOT a good comp for him.
Brown’s strength was his versatility. He was a good defender, solid shooter, quasi-point guard who could create in the pick and roll or transition with his floater.
Okogie is a defense first guy who can do some damage cutting and crashing the glass. He’s a near-zero shooter who has a tendency to lose offensive confidence. Against a team with rim protection who dares him to shoot, he might find himself parked on the bench.
He will be better though. He’s still young