Josh Okogie reacts to being drafted by Timberwolves

After Josh Okogie was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 20th overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, the former Georgia Tech star posted two messages reacting to his new home.

“Praise the Lord. All I can say,” Okogie tweeted followed by an Instagram post of his watch party where he learned he was headed to Minnesota with the caption, “By far, the greatest moment of my life.”

The former Georgia Tech star averaged 18.2 points and 6.3 rebounds and shot 38 percent from the 3-point line last season with the Yellow Jackets.

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