Due to a thin depth chart at the power forward position, the Timberwolves may explore using minutes there on nominal 6’5″ wing Josh Okogie, according to Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic.
The recently re-signed Juan Hernangómez could have the inside track on the starter job for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid, Jarred Vanderbilt and Okogie will all be in the mix for minutes at the four.
Okogie is confident that, if called to serve in that capacity, he will be able to hold his own for the Timberwolves. “I do know, if I was in that position, I don’t think I’d have a lot of trouble,” Okogie said. “Even last year, rarely do I guard somebody that’s smaller than me, unless I’m guarding like a point guard or something. Usually I’m guarding the Kawhi Leonards and Paul Georges, usually people that are taller than me, so I don’t think it’d be much different.”
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