Minnesota Timberwolves rookie wing Josh Okogie was somewhat of a surprise first-round draft pick.
Picked by the Wolves at the 20th spot, the Nigerian-born rookie has exceeded expectations, namely by living up to defensive promise and showing great athleticism when needed.
While the rookie’s counting stats are nothing to write home about, Okogie seems to thrive best when the lights are bright. Scoring 13 points in 19 minutes of the Rising Stars Game, is one example, as well as overshadowing James Harden’s scoring streak with shutdown defense during a nationally televised game on ESPN just prior to the All-Star break.