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My Take
Josh Okogie is the kind of NBA player I always root for: a relentless defender who earns minutes through effort rather than scoring flash. Born in Lagos and raised in Georgia, he turned a Georgia Tech career into a 20th overall pick in 2018, which is no small feat. At 193 centimeters he plays bigger than his frame, throwing himself at ball-handlers and chasing loose balls. What I appreciate is the journey from Minnesota to Phoenix to Houston, a reminder that survival in this league often comes down to filling a role nobody else wants. He's a glue guy, and good teams always need one.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Josh Okogie
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョシュ・オコーギー
- Reading
- じょしゅ・おこーぎー
- Born
- September 1, 1998 (age 27)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
- Origin
- Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- Shiloh High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Josh Okogie born?
Born September 1, 1998 (age 27).
Where is Josh Okogie from?
Josh Okogie is from Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
What does Josh Okogie do?
Josh Okogie works as basketball player.
How tall is Josh Okogie?
Josh Okogie is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.