On Feb. 6, 2019, Josh Okogie was just a developing rookie on the verge of solidifying a “fan favorite” role.
Back then, Okogie was the “nonstop” kid whose unrestrained play seemed to wake up his fans and teammates even in the most difficult moments of the Wolves’ 2018-19 season.
When a fast break resulted in him tumbling to the ground and he showed little to no control over his limbs, we waited in anticipation until he returned to his feet in one piece. And when his unpolished play created buckets or smooth passes, we reveled in how something so haphazard could actually go right.