Milwaukee Bucks: Recently Waived Wing Defender Is Absolutely Not the Small Forward This Team Needs

The Milwaukee Bucks still need a starting-caliber small forward or a reliable wing defender, but the article argues they should avoid signing recently waived Charlotte Hornets player Josh Okogie. While Okogie, a seven-year veteran known for his on-ball defense despite being undersized for a wing at 6-foot-4, is available for the veteran's minimum, he is deemed a poor fit for the Bucks.

The article outlines several reasons against signing Okogie. Firstly, the Bucks already possess multiple guards and forwards around his height (like Gary Trent Jr., Kevin Porter Jr., Andre Jackson Jr.) who can defend shooting guards or smaller small forwards, but lack true wing-sized players beyond Jackson and Trent. Okogie himself is considered closer to a shooting guard than a small forward. Secondly, Okogie is described as a "terrible shooter," citing inconsistent performance and a career three-point percentage of 29.9%, which would exacerbate the Bucks' existing offensive limitations with players like Andre Jackson. Thirdly, he offers little facilitation ability. Signing the 27-year-old Okogie would likely require cutting another player, probably Jackson, who has a similar defensive profile but is younger.

Despite Okogie's potential availability and defensive reputation fitting a surface need, the article concludes that his specific shortcomings in size, shooting, and offensive versatility give the Bucks no good reason to pursue him, advising Milwaukee to steer clear.