2025-26 Season
ONYEKA OKONGWU
2025-26 Season
ONYEKA OKONGWU
Okongwu produces at an elite rate for a 31-minute workload.
Okongwu produces at an elite rate for a 31-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 16 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 235 Forwards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Onyeka Okongwu spent the first quarter of the season morphing from a traditional interior big into a wildly unpredictable perimeter threat while bouncing between the bench and the starting five. This radical offensive evolution peaked on 11/14 vs UTA. He erupted for 32 points and 11 rebounds, hitting an absurd eight three-pointers to generate a massive +28.3 Impact score. However, his new infatuation with the outside shot sometimes came at a steep cost to his interior duties. During the 11/19 vs DET matchup, Okongwu dropped 21 points on efficient shooting but posted a -0.4 Impact score because he inexplicably grabbed just a single rebound in 34 minutes of action. Conversely, when his jumper completely abandoned him, he had to rely on sheer grit to stay afloat. He missed all seven of his deep attempts on 11/30 vs PHI to finish with a meager 10 points, yet he salvaged a +0.2 Impact score by battling for 13 rebounds and dishing out six assists over a grueling 47 minutes. He is no longer just a simple lob threat, but this stretch reveals a player still figuring out how to balance his shiny new jump shot with fundamental big-man responsibilities.
A radical role change defined Onyeka Okongwu's midseason stretch, as the traditional rim-runner suddenly morphed into a high-volume stretch big. This perimeter explosion peaked during the 12/28 vs NYK matchup, where he drained six triples on his way to 31 points and 14 rebounds, generating a massive +31.7 Impact score. His sheer willingness to bomb away from deep completely warped opposing defensive shells and opened up crucial driving lanes. Even when his jumper abandoned him, like during a quiet 12-point outing on 12/19 vs CHA, he still managed a +9.3 Impact score through relentless defensive rotations and timely hustle plays that didn't require scoring. However, living by the three occasionally came with steep costs. During the 01/04 vs TOR contest, his touch vanished entirely in a brutal 4-point dud, resulting in a -15.7 Impact score because his poor shot selection actively stalled the offensive flow. While the growing pains of this new shot diet were obvious, Okongwu's expanding range makes him an undeniably dangerous weapon.
Onyeka Okongwu spent the back third of the season morphing into a chaotic but highly effective floor-spacing hub. His willingness to do the dirty work kept his value afloat even on his most brutal shooting nights. Take the 02/24 vs WAS matchup, where he bricked his way to a 4-for-17 shooting line but still posted a +7.2 Impact score by securing 10 rebounds and dishing out seven assists. When the jumper actually fell, he was an absolute nightmare for opposing frontcourts. During the 03/01 vs POR contest, Okongwu caught fire from deep, draining seven three-pointers on his way to 25 points and a massive +23.6 Impact score. Yet, his newfound perimeter freedom occasionally sapped his traditional interior presence. Look at the 03/25 vs DET game; he scored 11 points on highly efficient 4-for-6 shooting, but his abysmal effort on the glass—grabbing just one single rebound in 24 minutes—dragged him down to a -4.8 Impact score.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Very consistent. Okongwu posts positive impact in 78% of games — you almost always get a productive night. Scoring varies by ~6 points, but the overall contribution stays positive.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 57% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Okongwu consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 9 games. Longest cold streak: 2 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 73 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
80 games played
