The former USC star finished with averages of 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 56.7% from the field and 32.4% from the three-point range in 74 games
Recently, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that the Los Angeles Lakers were a team who attempted to land Okongwu from the Hawks (via Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre, h/t HoopsHype).
The Lakers are in need of a big man to help defend and rebound.
During their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, they were unable to slow down Rudy Gobert
Okongwu was the sixth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
During his rookie season, the 24-year-old helped the Hawks reach the Eastern Conference finals.
His career averages are 9.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 61.4% from the field and 32.2% from the three-point range in 307 games.
