If there is one clear thing, Atlanta Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu has the skillset and tools to be one of the best young centers in the league. Sure, he’s undersized, but that hasn’t deterred him from challenging the best big men in the league. Many fans have been calling for Okongwu to start and with a Clint Capela trade being a possibility, he just might get that chance. His development is crucial for the Hawks and Okongwu has done nothing but get better every season!
Drafted sixth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft out of USC, Okongwu was expected to provide big minutes off the bench behind Capela.