Start grabbing, defend the gate! Harden nemesis buys it

On July 15, another general joined in the NBA free agent market. The Hornets bought out Okoji. Although this player is not very famous, his defensive ability is quite strong. Huang Feng had always wanted to trade him before, which shows that his value is indeed relatively high, but in the end, due to various reasons, he was unable to complete the transaction and could only choose to buy out. It can be said that Okoji is the best defensive player in the free agent market at present, and it depends on which team can finally get him. Just look at these two long arms and you will know how effective he has on the defensive end.

According to reporter Ary, the Hornets plan to complete a buyout with Okogie today. His annual salary this year is US$7.75 million. Next season is a non-guaranteed contract. If the Hornets choose to keep him, they can only turn the contract into a guarantee contract. Therefore, the Hornets do not want to pay the money, so the buyout is the case.

Okogi is 26 years old this year, 193cm tall and 213cm wingspan, which is very exaggerated, 20cm longer than his height. This is also the top wingspan in the NBA. Last season, he played for the Hornets and averaged 8.9 points and 1.8 steals in less than 20 minutes per game. The defensive data is very impressive. If converted into 30 minutes, it will be close to 3 steals. He is definitely a league steal king level. He even has the reputation of Harden's nemesis. Look at the ball below and directly blocked Harden's retreat step by 3 points.

Although 193cm tall is not too tall, he has the ability to defend against the big. Looking at the 208cm Ban Kairo's ball in the defensive Magic, it directly blocks the opponent's shot. It is very difficult to do this when there is a significant gap in height.

After seeing the advantages, let's take a look at the disadvantages. The offensive ability is relatively lacking. Last season, when I was in the Suns, my shooting percentage was 48.1% and my 3-point shooting percentage was 38.1%. However, after the Hornets, I fell very quickly, my shooting percentage fell to 38.8%, and my 3-point shooting percentage fell to 32%. However, I believe that the feel of the rear can slowly warm up, after all, I am still young.

Although, compared with some of the current defenders in the free agent market, Okogie is not that famous, but he has his advantages. The matching degree of different teams is different. Look at which teams these players are suitable for?

1. Paul, he said himself that if he wants to play in Los Angeles, then it is either the Clippers or the Lakers. It is unlikely to go to the Lakers, because the Lakers already have three ball holders, James, Doncic and Rivers. After Paul went there, he had no ball rights and no place for him. Then there is a high probability that he can only go to the Clippers.

2. Bill, his characteristic is his strong scoring ability, which is of some help to teams with insufficient scoring output. Going to the Warriors and the Clippers are all good choices, especially the Clippers, which can provide him with the starting guard position. I believe that the Warriors who go there can also provide it.

3. Lillard, although he is old, when he can play healthy, his average score is still above 20 points. However, Lillard is probably not going to sign soon. Due to injury, he is probably not going to play until next year, so there is no need to wait. Moreover, which team Lillard will join in the end depends on which team has more hope to compete for the championship at that time.

4. Okogie, relatively speaking, he is more suitable for teams with weak defensive capabilities. There is no doubt that the Los Angeles Lakers are the Los Angeles Lakers. To make a more vivid metaphor, Okogie is the enhanced version of Goodwin. Since the Lakers have left Goodwin, there is no reason not to avoid Okogie. Goodwin is really useless.

Especially in the playoffs, Okogi will have a great effect. When Doncic and Rivers play together, it is really scary. Then with Okogi, he can play with Doncic, or play with Rivers, which can reduce the defensive pressure of the two and avoid excessive consumption of the two. From this perspective, he is very suitable for the Lakers.

But the only question is whether Pelinka will take action, and the Lakers management is very stubborn. They generally do not chase players who can work. They are very keen to pick up players in the Development League, such as Jamison, Kroko, and Goodwin. There are obviously better ones, but they just don’t look for them, and they like to find these players.

Then, in the end, considering that there are still many defenders in the free agent market this year, there should be no signing in a short period of time, and the players are waiting and watching, and the team has been waiting. It is very likely that another tug-of-war will be another tug-of-war. There may not be any result until the last day.

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