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THE FLATS – What to expect from Josh Okogie in Phoenix in 2023-24 and other random happenings in August … more in this week’s #ProJackets Report.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM JOSH OKOGIE IN 2023-24
Wing Josh Okogie, who re-signed with the Suns this offseason on a two-year minimum deal, started the team’s final 25 games of the regular season. However, then-coach Monty Williams benched him in favor of wing Torrey Craig, who he felt matched up better against the Los Angeles Clippers’ forwards. Okogie returned to the starting lineup against Denver but then was surprisingly benched altogether for Game 6.
Okogie and Phoenix have a new coach, Frank Vogel, who is considered an elite defensive teacher. Vogel has led teams to a top defensive rating three times since 2012, the most of any coach in that span. Okogie, who is considered a pesky on-ball defender, is sure to thrive in the scheme.
The question for Okogie, the reigning Dan Majerle Hustle Award winner, is if he will be included as a fifth starter next to Booker, Durant, Ayton and Bradley Beal, who the team acquired from the Washington Wizards in June.
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Josh Okogie’s uber-athleticism is on display at @AEBLHOOPS!
Watch live: https://t.co/U5ccIw1Lez pic.twitter.com/hAhPggw6s3
— NBA (@NBA) July 23, 2023
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SHOULD JOSH OKOGIE BE THE SUNS’ 5TH STARTER
Before the first playoff matchup against the Clippers last season, Phoenix Suns’ guard/forward Josh Okogie was in the starting lineup alongside Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Deandre Ayton, and former Suns Chris Paul.
With this lineup, the team was an electric 8-0 in the regular season and 8-2 overall last season. With Kevin Durant alone, Okogie’s record was 10-3 in the starting lineup.
With Okogie resigned to a two-year deal, many people are wondering who will be the Suns’ fifth starter next to Booker, Durant, Ayton, and newcomer Bradley Beal.
There’s reason to go with a guy like Keita Bates-Diop or even Eric Gordon to some extent. However, I’m a firm believer in Okogie being the fifth starter and I’m going to give you three reasons why Okogie should continue to be the Suns starter.
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Josh Okogie put on a show during today’s @AEBLHOOPS action 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gsK8LMYaLX
— NBA (@NBA) July 23, 2023
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CHRIS BOSH CRASHES DWYANE WADE INTERVIEW
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WHEN JOSE ALVARADO SCORED A CAREER HIGH DURING THE WORLD CUP
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Hall Of Fame! 🏀🍿💯👍🏾🔥✔️ pic.twitter.com/0MYEwngUNf
— Dennis 3D Scott (@Dennis3DScott) August 13, 2023
Brandon Ingram says the best moments of his career is watching his teammates get paid
“Someone asked me the other day what my best moment has been in the NBA so far. I told them seeing Jose (Alvarado) and Herb get paid.”
(Via @TheAthleticNBA ) pic.twitter.com/uJ1tby2RWx
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 9, 2023
Really my dawg 4Ever ! https://t.co/eOEODBT4Bh
— Jose Alvarado (@AlvaradoJose15) August 8, 2023
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