Josh Okogie · Likely itching to return from a hamstring injury that sidelined him over the Phoenix Suns’ first eight games, Josh Okogie required all of 17 seconds to begin scratching the surface of what his energy would soon provide. Camped along the floor’s weak side until his teammate’s smooth across-the-floor feed arrives, Okogie dedicates the rest of the possession to strong finishes, first by catching Luka Dončić unprepared through a well-sold pump fake and drive. Confirming his status as 100 percent healthy in a single leap, Okogie then elevates, extending his frame to deliver a ferocious facial against Daniel Gafford’s contest. Such plays proved pivotal in the Suns’ nail-biting, one-point victory over the Dallas Mavericks on November 8, 2024’s nationally-televised stage. Productive throughout his five-minute cameo, Okogie recorded six points (on two-of-three shooting), alongside one 3-pointer, setting the stage for multiple 3-and-D performances to follow. · State of Mint · State of Mint
