Josh Okogie is a Nigerian basketball player who plays for Phoenix Suns in the NBA.
Okogie’s family immigrated to the United States when he was three years old. He played high school basketball at Shiloh High School in Snellville, Georgia., where he emerged as a young star. His talent then took him to the NCAA Division I program at Georgia Tech, where he played two seasons and became a certified first round pick.
After averaging 18.2 points per game in his sophomore season, Okogie caught the attention of the NBA scouts as the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Okogie with the 20th overall pick in 2018.
Throughout his NBA career, Okogie has established himself as a reliable 3-and-D" player, who can play on both ends of the court. His valuable off-ball game makes him crucial for the teams with ball dominant star players. Now playing for the Phoenix Suns, Okogie’s all-around off-ball game will be crucial for the championship chasing Suns led by Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.
Josh Okogie Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023/24 | $2,815,937 | - | $2,815,937 | - | $2,815,937 |
| 2024/25 (Player Option) | $2,956,734 | $2,956,734 | $2,956,734 |
How much is Josh Okogie getting paid?
Josh Okogie is set to earn $2,815,937 for the 2023/24 season.
According to Sportrac, he penned a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns, worth $5,772,671 guaranteed, an annual average salary of $2,886,335.
How much does Josh Okogie make in a minute?
Josh Okogie’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $2,815,937. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then he makes around $5.35 in a minute.
Josh Okogie Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 season, Okogie would have earned over $16 million from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of Josh Okogie’s contract?
Okogie’s current contract has a player option at the end of 2023/24. He can either opt in for a 2024/25 deal with the Suns or opt out.
How much of the Josh Okogie Contract is guaranteed?
Josh Okogie’s entire $5,772,671 contract is guaranteed.
Josh Okogie Contract History
These are all the contracts that Josh Okogie has signed in his career till now.
July 2, 2018
Josh Okogie signed a four-year $11.48 million rookie scale contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
July 2, 2022
Josh Okogie agreed to sign a one-year deal worth a $1.97 million contract with Phoenix Suns.
July 11, 2023
Josh Okogie signed a two-year $5.77 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns.
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FAQs
A. Josh Okogie earns $3,196,448 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Born on September 1, 1998, Josh Okogie is 25 years old as of November 2023.
A. According to various online sources, the net worth of Josh Okogie is estimated at around $8 million as of 2023.
A. Josh Okogie plays as a shooting guard and small forward for the Phoenix Suns.
A. Josh Okogie is 6 feet 4 inches tall.
