It didn't take long for Josh Okogie to live up to his billing.
When the Charlotte Hornets traded for Okogie they acquired a dogged defender with a penchant for crashing the glass on both ends of the floor. In Friday night’s home loss to the red hot Portland Trail Blazers, Okogie’s versatile skill set that fully embodies “Hornets DNA” was on full display.
The veteran swingman notched his fourth career double-double, amassing 16 points and 10 rebounds in 31 minutes of action. Starting power forward Miles Bridges was ruled out prior to tip-off, and his replacement, Cody Martin, exited the game in the first quarter due to groin tightness, opening the door for Okogie to play an increased role.