Is this performance of a minimum-salary player? The role of the Rockets wing gate is really outstanding for the team?

In a previous NBA Cup game, the Houston Rockets, playing at home, defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 140-116. After this game, the Rockets, who have won three consecutive victories, have improved their record to 8 wins and 3 losses, and their ranking has risen to second place in the Western Conference; while the Trail Blazers, who have lost three of the last four games, have dropped to 6 wins and 6 losses, and their ranking has also dropped to ninth place in the Western Conference.

In this game, the Rockets' starting wing gate Josh Okogie still played his role well. Okogie played 20 minutes and 48 seconds, making 5 of 9 shots and 1 of 3 from beyond the three-point line. He scored 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 4 steals. He also had 1 turnover and 4 fouls, with a plus-minus of +15. Okogie also showed quite good off-ball movement and finishing abilities on the offensive end. He also hit a three-pointer, proving that he can provide a lot of help and support to the team on the offensive end. Okogie's performance on the defensive end is also remarkable. He can also play the role of a defensive gate, and his defensive contribution is also quite outstanding. Overall, Okogie showed his strength on both offense and defense. His role on the court was very crucial, and he also made his contribution to the team's victory.

In a trade midway through last season, the Charlotte Hornets acquired Okogie from the Phoenix Suns. After joining the Hornets, Okogie played a total of 15 times in the NBA regular season, averaging 18.3 minutes per game. He averaged 8.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. He also had 1 turnover and 1.3 fouls. He shot 38.8% from the field, 32% from the three-point range, and 77.4% from the free throw line. In the previous Men's Basketball African Cup, Okogie represented Nigeria in a total of 4 appearances, averaging 24.9 minutes per game. He averaged 14.5 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks per game. He also had 3 turnovers and 1.5 fouls. He shot 48.9% from the field, 26.7% from the three-point range, and 90.9% from the free throw line. Since the start of this season, Okogie has averaged 22.6 minutes per game in the first 11 games, averaging 8.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game. He also has 0.6 turnovers and 2.2 fouls. His shooting percentage is 49.2%, 45.7% from three-point range, and 85% from free throws.

Okogie's performance this season is very amazing, far exceeding everyone's expectations for him. Okogie is the last player signed by the Rockets with a standard contract this season, and he only received a minimum salary contract. It was thought that he would not get too much playing time and performance opportunities in the team. Unexpectedly, he quickly secured a starting position, and his playing time was increasing. Judging from the current situation, Okogie's performance far exceeds everyone's expectations for a player with a minimum salary. If he can continue to perform like this, I believe it will also have some positive impact on his NBA career.