- He is a Nigerian professional basketball player
- He plays for the Phoenix Suns and the Nigeria national team
- He was drafted in the 2018 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Josh Okogie is a Nigerian professional basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $4.7 million based on his career earnings.
His family immigrated to the United States when he was three years old and settled in Snellville, Georgia where he started playing basketball in high school. While he was playing college basketball for Georgia Tech, Okogie was selected 20th overall in the 2018 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The player spent four seasons of his NBA career playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves and in his offseason, he signed a free agent contract with the Phoenix Suns.
Josh Okogie Biography
| Full name | Joshua Aloiye Okogie |
| Age | 25 years old |
| Height | 1.93 m |
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Date of birth | September 1 1998 |
| Nationality | Nigerian/American |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital Status | Single |
Net Worth
Josh Okogie’s net worth is estimated to be $4.7 million based on his career earnings and the several contracts he has signed.
The player signed a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns worth $5.77 million and the team pays him a base salary of $2.8 million in every NBA season.
The player is very young and his career path seems bright like he may sign other contracts with several NBA teams that will pay him well and help him grow his net worth.
Personal Life
Josh Okogie was born on September 1 1998 in Lagos, Nigeria and at three years old, the family immigrated to the United States and settled in Snellville, Georgia.
His parents are Pius a businessman and Anthonia Okogie a nurse, and he has four siblings: Evaristus, Nathaniel, Rachael and Emmanuel.
Josh Okogie. Photo/Sporting News
His family is very supportive of his career and they encourage him not to give up but instead to work harder to get to his dream.
Okogie attended Shiloh High School in Snellville where he became a standout player and was named to the All-State team three times. He also led the team to the state championship game in his senior year.
After high school, the player signed with Georgia Tech University where he became a two-year starter for the Yellow Jackets and was named to the All-ACC team twice.
While at Georgia Tech, he was selected 20th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves where he spent four seasons of his NBA career before signing with the Phoenix Suns in the 2022 offseason.
Though raised in the United States, he still values his native land and has represented Nigeria on the national basketball team including at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Currently, the player is single and he says when the time comes to date, he will be looking for someone who will support his career, kind, intelligent and funny as life is too short to be boring.
Career
Josh Okogie is a Nigerian professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Suns and the Nigeria national basketball team.
His career began at Shiloh High School in Snellville, Georgia where he was a standout player for the Wildcats and led them to the state championship game in his senior year.
After High School, he signed with Georgia Tech University where he became a two-year starter for the Yellow Jackets. He was also named the Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year.
Okogie declared for the NBA draft after his Sophomore season at Georgia Tech. He was selected 20th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In the first four years of his NBA career, he spent with the Timberwolves and is best known for his athleticism, defence and energy.
In the 2022 offseason, Okogie signed with the Phoenix Suns where he is expected to play a backup role.
Okogie has also represented Nigeria on the national basketball team and he played at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, where he helped the team reach the quarterfinals.
Josh Okogie. Photo/Valley of the Suns
He was also part of the Nigeria national team that won a gold medal at the 2015 AfroBasket tournament.
Luxury Collection
Josh Okogie’s net worth is very impressive and based on his earnings and lifestyle, he likely owns several expensive cars though we are not certain which brands.
FAQs
How old is he?
25 years old
What is his net worth in 2023?
$4.7 million
What is his current team?
Phoenix Suns
Was he drafted in the NBA?
Yes
Who drafted him in the NBA?
Minnesota Timberwolves
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