Josh Okogie is only entering his third season as an NBA player, but on the landscape of the Timberwolves' roster, Okogie counts as one of the more veteran statesmen on a team filled with young players.
"I definitely do feel a little old, it's weird," Okogie said Monday. "Physically, I'm not old. I feel as young as ever with this long break that we've been given, but just mentally, I feel like I know what's going on, I know what the coaches expect, I know what the fans expect."
For Okogie, that boils down to defense.
His defensive tenacity is what helped him become a first-round pick and will likely keep him getting minutes as he still develops an inconsistent shot (27% from three-point range for his career).