The offensive efficiency in the African Cup is not very ideal, the advantages and disadvantages of new Rockets are really clear

In the previous group match of the men's basketball team Group B of the African Cup, Nigeria defeated Madagascar 77-59, achieving a good start in the African Cup.

In this game, Josh Okogie, who had just signed with the Houston Rockets, performed so frivolously. Okogi played 27 minutes and 11 seconds in the game, made 2 of 7 shots, 0 of 3 from outside the three-point line, and 1 of 2 free throws, scoring 5 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. There were 5 turnovers and 1 foul, with a plus-negative value of +12. Okogi did not show enough scoring ability on the offensive end, his offensive efficiency was not ideal, and he had no touch outside the three-point line. Okogie played a certain role in passing and organizing, but his situation in turnover control is also not ideal. Okogi performed very well on the defensive end. He did show quite good personal defensive ability and was an excellent defender. However, the problem is that the negative impact he had on the team on the offensive end was also visible to the naked eye, which seemed a bit worrying. As an experienced NBA player, he should have performed better against opponents at this level.

Okoji was born in September 1998 and is 26 years old, 193cm tall and weighs 96kg. He is the wing player selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 20th pick in the first round in the 2018 NBA Draft. In the NBA, Okogie has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns and the Charlotte Hornets. In a mid-season deal, the Suns sent Okogie to the Hornets and traded Nick Richards from the Hornets. After joining the Hornets, Okogi made a total of 15 appearances in the NBA regular season, averaging 18.3 minutes per game, averaging 8.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 blocks, and 1 turnover and 1.3 fouls. He shot 38.8%, three-point shooting percentage 32%, and free throw shooting percentage 77.4%.

Previously, the Hornets cut Okoji before his new season contract was about to be converted into a guarantee contract. Then the Rockets signed Okoji with a veteran's basic salary contract. He will receive a salary of $3.1 million from the Rockets in the new season. Okoji is a recognized excellent defender in the NBA arena. He has outstanding physical talents and good athletic ability. He has a high degree of defensive focus and excellent defensive ability. However, his performance on the offensive end has not improved at all, which has largely led to his inability to achieve greater improvement and find a stable job in the NBA. Now he has struggled on the offensive end in the African Cup, and it seems that his ability in this regard is indeed a little worse.