Josh Okogie Reacts To Tyus Jones Joining The Phoenix Suns

Josh Okogie sent out a post on X after Tyus Jones reportedly joined the Phoenix Suns.

Jan 21, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie wears a face mask against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

On Saturday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Tyus Jones is signing with the Phoenix Suns.

He had been one of the best free agents who was available on the market.

Last season, Jones averaged 12.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 48.9% from the field and 41.4% from the three-point range in 66 games.

Via Wojnarowski: "Tyus Jones — the market’s top remaining free agent guard — has agreed on a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Bradbury of @liftsportsmanagement tells ESPN."

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Following the news, Suns guard Josh Okogie sent out a post on X that had over 900 likes in less than 90 minutes.

Okogie wrote: "Tyus in this bihhhh, I’m lit"

Tyus in this bihhhh, I’m lit pic.twitter.com/TbBxYho5Wj

— Josh Okogie (@CallMe_NonStop) July 27, 2024

Okogie is coming off a season where he averaged 4.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 41.7% from the field and 30.9% from the three-point range in 60 games (11 starts).

He was teammates with Jones on the Minnesota Timberwolves during his rookie year in the NBA.

Tyus Jones had reportedly been seeking $10+ million per year in free agency. Wizards had clearly moved on and Jones’ market, via sign and trade or free agency, never materialized.

Now, Jones gets a vet minimum with Phoenix and Jordan Poole slides in as the Wizards starting PG. https://t.co/WUU6dV9JGH

— Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) July 27, 2024

Many people view the signing as a huge addition for the Suns, who already have Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker.

Via Evan Sidery: "With Tyus Jones and Monte Morris, the Suns now have the two best players in assist-to-turnover ratio running their offense.

Scoring will be a lot easier for Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal with two smart playmakers always on the floor setting them up."

With Tyus Jones and Monte Morris, the Suns now have the two best players in assist-to-turnover ratio running their offense.

Scoring will be a lot easier for Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal with two smart playmakers always on the floor setting them up. pic.twitter.com/q8Ct98LsM4

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 27, 2024

Jones has also spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies (in addition to the Timberwolves and Wizards).