Onyeka Okongwu
#17C · Atlanta Hawks
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 372 | 10.7 | 6.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 57.6% | 35.4% | 75.6% |
| 2025-26 | 65 | 15.5 | 7.8 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 48.1% | 37.6% | 76.0% |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 13.4 | 8.9 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 56.7% | 32.4% | 75.9% |
| 2023-24 | 55 | 10.2 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 61.1% | 33.3% | 79.3% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$31.1M
AAV
$10.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Onyeka Okongwu's contract with the Atlanta Hawks grades out as an above-average value contract, earning a B- CVI grade. At $10.4M per year over 3 years, this is a role player contract. Onyeka's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Centers. At 25 years old, Onyeka is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The front office found good value in the open market with this signing. This contract should provide positive value over its duration if performance holds steady.
Performance Analysis
Onyeka Okongwu earns a B- Performance grade, reflecting above-average production for a Center. Across 372 career games, Onyeka has averaged 10.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. Onyeka's strongest metric is FG% at 5758.2, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.6, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Onyeka ranks 18th in overall performance. Onyeka is a quality starter contributing on both ends for the Atlanta Hawks.
Current Sentiment
Okongwu generates cautiously optimistic intrigue; his elite shot-blocking and evolving offensive game spark genuine interest. Recent 25-point, 10-rebound performances demonstrate untapped potential, though consistency remains questioned by analysts. At $10.4M annually, contract feels reasonable but demands he sustains production spikes regularly. Media narrative centers on whether he's developing into a reliable two-way anchor or plateau-ing. Fans remain hopeful yet skeptical—his upside is clear, but proof must continue.
Transaction History
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