Otega Oweh describes his competitive mentality as a junkyard dog
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Otega Oweh introduced himself at his rookie press conference, emphasizing his competitive spirit and resilience. He attributed this mentality to growing up as the youngest in a large family, where competing in basketball was a daily occurrence. Oweh expressed a desire to never come in last, indicating that this background instilled a significant competitive edge that he carries into his professional career. His remarks provide insight into his character as he embarks on his first season in the league.
- •Otega Oweh introduced himself at a rookie press conference.
- •He described himself as a competitive 'junkyard dog'.
- •Oweh's competitive spirit is influenced by his upbringing as the youngest sibling.
- •He aims to bring this competitive edge to his professional play.
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