Philadelphia 76ers jahlil okafor was failed by the. Johnson, 30, serves as a veteran presence from the center position. The brooklyn nets are undergoing a massive rebuild as the 201617 season approaches. Jahlil okafor apologizes for growing list of offcourt issues. Oct 17, 2017 trading for jahlil okafor becomes more realistic, especially now that their roster is mostly consisting of young players.
Perhaps one of the biggest things that stood out on first glance is how rarely okafor touches the ball on the perimeter for duke, which isnt the case for most nba centers we looked at using the same stats. October 2, 2018new orleans the new orleans pelicans announced today that center jahlil okafor has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain. Again, not the most eyepopping stats, but his physical play and. The five best trade partners for the sixers jahlil okafor. Jahlil okafor and kristaps porzingis have the same ts% comparing their 201617 campaigns, they have the same efficiency, same rebound rate, and okafor has a slightly higher assist rate. Oct 11, 2017 jahlil okafor pulls a blanket over his lap, leans back in the leather recliner, and gazes up at the projector screen. The 2 reasons behind jahlil okafors scarce minutes. Okafor coachs decision went unused tuesday in the pelicans 120108 loss to the bucks. With jahlil okafor s tenure all but over with the philadelphia 76ers, his value is at its lowest point yet. Jahlil okafor wants a buyout or trade from the sixers. Dec 18, 2017 after making his nets debut friday in toronto, jahlil okafor will have to wait at least another game for his brooklyn debut or perhaps longer.
Philadelphia 76ers jahlil okafor was failed by the process. I wholly expect to say this on thanksgiving and christmas, but that is a bridge well cross quickly when we get to it. Nov 06, 2017 happy end of daylight savings time, jahlil okafor is still here. He was selected with the third overall pick in the 2015 nba draft by the. Oct 03, 2017 philadelphia 76ers center jahlil okafor remains as the likely trade candidate in the city of brotherly love. Jahlil okafor is still in limbo in philadelphia, and adrian wojnarowski of espn reports that okafors camp continues to push the sixers for a buyout, while president of basketball operations bryan colangelo remains focused on finding a trade involving the former third overall pick according to wojnarowski, colangelos asking price for okafor has steadily dropped. Jahlil okafor college stats college basketball at sportsreference. With jahlil okafors tenure all but over with the philadelphia 76ers, his value is at its lowest point yet. Jan 11, 2018 small sample size, but jahlil okafor has a 31. Get nba 201920 season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the new orleans pelicans center. Joel embiid and jahlil okafor are traditional centers, while nerlens noel is an athletic defensive big man. Jun 20, 2015 nets c jahlil okafor 20172018 season highlights duration. No player in the class of 2014 garnered more awards than jahlil okafor, the 611 center from whitney young, a chicago public high school.
Latest on new orleans pelicans center jahlil okafor including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on espn. At least, that was the widelycirculated story put forth by the team and echoed by reporters. Jahlil okafor bleacher report latest news, videos and. When the 2015 nba draft gets underway thursday night, theres little doubt that jahlil okafors name will be among the first called. View live stats, player logs, versus team stats, and latest player news for jahlil okafor. Okafor had 10 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in the one game he played this season for the 34 sixers. Feb, 2017 a previous version of the table in this article gave the incorrect rebound rate for jahlil okafors 201516 season.
Okafor had the 11th most postup possessions in the nba last season with 315, scoring 0. Jahlil okafor college stats college basketball at sports. However, weeks before the start of the 201718 nba regular season, okafor is still a sixer, making some people believe that philadelphia already changes their mind on trading him. Jrue holiday finds jahlil okafor for the dunk new orleans pelicans guard jrue holiday dishes to center jahlil okafor who throws down the vicious slam.
Jahlil okafor and kristaps porzingis have the same ts%. Most observers agree that the 76ers should trade jahlil okafor, but it takes two teams to make a deal. The 76ers have four highcaliber projects at two positions. Okafor exploded for 25 points 1121 fg, 33 ft, 14 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 34 minutes during mondays 117110 overtime win against the pistons okafor finished with a season. Jahlil okafor is a 1990s power forward trapped in the 2018 nba for the nets. Jahlil okafor nba player profile fantasy basketball info.
When the brooklyn nets traded for jahlil okafor, he was expected to play a major role for the team especially given their need for a big man with his skill set. Jahlil okafors hands make everything else look tiny. However, everything still depends on what the bulls can offer to the sixers to acquire okafor. Jahlil okafor makes his debut in the nba summer league with his first bucket. Jahlil okafor apologizes for growing list of offcourt.
Kenny atkinson sets expectations for jahlil okafors home. This is one of the stats that trade jah folks are leaning on. What arent the sixers telling us about jahlil okafor s. Video analysis by mike schmitz considered a gamechanging prospect already in middle school, jahlil okafor came into his freshman season with huge expectations, and did not disappoint in the least bit. If you want the best sports app, download thescore. Trading for jahlil okafor becomes more realistic, especially now that their roster is mostly consisting of young players. Jahlil okafors fourthyear option wont be picked up by. Nov 08, 2016 okafor had the 11th most postup possessions in the nba last season with 315, scoring 0. Jahlil okafor starts out five for five in debut vs.
Nets c jahlil okafor 20172018 season highlights duration. Jahlil okafor underwent successful surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee on march 22nd. After making his nets debut friday in toronto, jahlil okafor will have to wait at least another game for his brooklyn debut or perhaps longer. The nets are almost ready to roll out jahlil okafor again. The 2 reasons behind jahlil okafors scarce minutes, straight.
Should they target philadelphia 76ers big man jahlil okafor. Happy end of daylight savings time, jahlil okafor is still here. Jahlil okafor, along with nik stauskas and a 2019 secondround pick from the knicks, was sent from philadelphia to brooklyn in exchange for. Philadelphia 76ers center jahlil okafor remains as the likely trade candidate in the city of brotherly love. The lights dim and reese witherspoon begins to narrate the opening sequence of. Get uptodate news and details on jahlil okafor official pelicans profile, bio, stats, news, photos and video highlights and historical info. Okafor exploded for 25 points 1121 fg, 33 ft, 14 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 34 minutes during mondays 117110 overtime win against the pistons okafor finished with a. Plodding jahlil okafor thinks he has place on fastpaced nets. However, weeks before the start of the 201718 nba regular season, okafor is still a sixer, making some people believe that. The 6foot11 duke center is gifted around the rim, has solid. Nets want jahlil okafor in better shape before he plays again.
Jahlil okafor stats, game logs, splits, and much more. With his immediate playing future up in the air, here are the top potential landing spots for the philadelphia 76ers jahlil okafor in a trade. Since coming over to brooklyn a month ago, jahlil okafor has played in just one game with dnpcds. Get the latest jahlil okafor news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. If the suns come up with a more attractive offer, okafor may end up playing alongside devin booker in phoenix. Dnpcd in first game with nets by rotowire staff dec, 2017 at 11. This was the latest among many signs that jahlil okafor is. A look at jahlil okafor and his terrible advanced stats. Nov 01, 2017 the 76ers decided not to pick up the fourthyear option on center jahlil okafors rookie contract. Jahlil okafor videos, highlights new orleans pelicans espn.
Jahlil okafors effort and awareness is a problem liberty. When the 2015 nba draft gets underway thursday night, theres little doubt that jahlil okafor s name will be among the first called. He played his freshman season of college for the 201415 duke national championship team. Jahlil okafor career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. Stay up to date with nba player news, rumors, updates, analysis and more at fox sports. His rim protection actually isnt bad, but hes so terrible in the pick and roll that it makes him a massive liability currently. The 76ers decided not to pick up the fourthyear option on center jahlil okafors rookie contract. Jahlil okafor and1 new orleans pelicans center jahlil okafor goes to work in the paint and finishes with the bucket and foul. While nerlens is far better at protecting the rim than jah, thats not the main reason people are concerned about his defense. Jahlil okafor and kristaps porzingis have the same ts% close. Okafor had 10 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in the one game he. Hes played in just one game this season, scoring 10 points to go along with nine. Watch the latest jahlil okafor videos and highlights on. The nba is the premier professional basketball league in the united states and canada.
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