Josh Okogie comparisons

[SidewalkJacket]

JO is playing so well right now, and beyond just the hard takes. His IQ is on a high level, his passing from the high post last night was great (loved how CJP used him and Ben in the middle of the zone), his defensive awareness, intensity, and ability to cut off penetration is superb.

In another thread, someone compared him to DWade. Just trying to get a convo started about his game and how it compares to other players. He's so strong to the rack, and I did not realize that he shot 39% from three. If he can get his outside shot off quicker and off the dribble, he'll be pretty hard to handle for defenders.

I'll hang up and listen.

 

[lv20gt]

Reminds me a lot of Shumpert. Once Lammers graduates I could see Okogie leading us in pretty much everything as a junior similar to what Shumpert did.

 

[inGTwetrust]

If he develops a left and a better outside shot... He may be gone after next year.

 

[Peacone36]

He's always reminded me of CDR at Memphis. Does everything well

 

[Milwaukee]

I can see the Wade comparison as far as skillset. He looked like the best player in the court last night.

 

[Deleted member 2897]

If he develops a left and a better outside shot... He may be gone after next year.

A nice problem to have. As we get back to more of a pipeline to the NBA, that will feed recruiting better too.

 

[nod]

A mix between Bruce Dalrymple and Westbrook OKC

 

[ball4life66]

I see a little Wade in him. What's crazy is Okogie should still be a senior in HS right now.

 

[ramblinjacket]

He reminds me of MJ
Similar size
Can get to the basket
Nice mid range jumper
Excellent defender
Gets sneaky blocks
Clutch
Dialed in
Mature

 

[ramblinwreck1378]

He reminds me of MJ
Similar size
Can get to the basket
Nice mid range jumper
Excellent defender
Gets sneaky blocks
Clutch
Dialed in
Mature

He reminds me of a mix between Kobe, Jordan, Lebron, Bill Russell, and Larry Bird.

Let's be realistic with our comparisons here.

 

[UrinatesOnDawgs]

He reminds me of MGH ... as a senior . This kid has unbelievable upside


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[ESPNjacket]

Brian Oliver (LW3 Oliver) is the closest GT guy comparison for me.

 

[Jacket4Life9]

He reminds me of a mix between Kobe, Jordan, Lebron, Bill Russell, and Larry Bird.

Let's be realistic with our comparisons here.

This. Jordan? Westbrook? Come on guys lol... Josh Okogie is a great player but some of these comparisons are so off the grid

 

[SteamWhistle]

GT : Shumpman
NBA : Teague
Hall of Fame : Dwayne Wade

 

[Deleted member 2897]

He reminds me of MGH ... as a senior . This kid has unbelievable upside


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Liked due to content...but mainly your Swarm ID.

 

[jeffgt14]

He’s playing at a first team All-ACC level right now. He is all over the court, playing defense, rebounding like a man, driving hard to the basket, and hitting open 3’s. He disappeared the 2nd half of the ACC schedule I thought. Just wasn’t aggressive at all on the offensive end.

 

[YJMD]

He hits 3s if open so you can't sag on him on the drive and is heady with the fakes. Laid a killer pass to Tadric (though he missed the 3).

Actually would like to see him finish better around the rim. Struggling sometimes when he takes a 1 on 2 or 3, but still the likelihood of a foul might make it worth it. He never gets to bad-Tadric level of aggression but does skate that line. His mental composure helps him out.

 

[Silk3]

D-wade in style of play and body. Athletic slashers can shoot it a little too if open, just needs to keep developing and skys the limit

 

[ramblinjacket]

This. Jordan? Westbrook? Come on guys lol... Josh Okogie is a great player but some of these comparisons are so off the grid

He reminds me of MJ. I didn't say he equaled or even approached MJ. For that matter he doesn't equal or approach most that people have referenced.

 

[jeffgt14]

You need to rewatch some MJ games. MJ was a freaking assassin on the court. Could rise up and drain a 3 over anybody, an unstoppable fadeway, post moves that would put most big men to shame. I don’t see any of those out of Okogie. He’s a typical slasher. The D-Wade comparison is most accurate.