If you want the best sports app, download thescore. A look at jahlil okafor and his terrible advanced stats. Okafor had 10 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in the one game he. Jahlil okafor college stats college basketball at sportsreference. 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. Plodding jahlil okafor thinks he has place on fastpaced nets. 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. With jahlil okafor s tenure all but over with the philadelphia 76ers, his value is at its lowest point yet.
Okafor had the 11th most postup possessions in the nba last season with 315, scoring 0. Watch the latest jahlil okafor videos and highlights on. The 6foot11 duke center is gifted around the rim, has solid. The 2 reasons behind jahlil okafors scarce minutes. The brooklyn nets are undergoing a massive rebuild as the 201617 season approaches. A previous version of the table in this article gave the incorrect rebound rate for jahlil okafors 201516 season. Dnpcd in first game with nets by rotowire staff dec, 2017 at 11. Jan 11, 2018 small sample size, but jahlil okafor has a 31. 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. Jahlil okafors fourthyear option wont be picked up by. Philadelphia 76ers jahlil okafor was failed by the. This is one of the stats that trade jah folks are leaning on. Get nba 201920 season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the new orleans pelicans center.
Jahlil okafor is a 1990s power forward trapped in the 2018 nba for the nets. Jahlil okafors effort and awareness is a problem liberty. 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. 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. Oct 11, 2017 jahlil okafor pulls a blanket over his lap, leans back in the leather recliner, and gazes up at the projector screen. Stay up to date with nba player news, rumors, updates, analysis and more at fox sports. Jahlil okafor starts out five for five in debut vs. The 76ers have four highcaliber projects at two positions. Oct 03, 2017 philadelphia 76ers center jahlil okafor remains as the likely trade candidate in the city of brotherly love. Feb, 2017 a previous version of the table in this article gave the incorrect rebound rate for jahlil okafors 201516 season.
Philadelphia 76ers jahlil okafor was failed by the process. Should they target philadelphia 76ers big man jahlil okafor. Jahlil okafor videos, highlights new orleans pelicans espn. The 76ers decided not to pick up the fourthyear option on center jahlil okafors rookie contract.
Oct 17, 2017 trading for jahlil okafor becomes more realistic, especially now that their roster is mostly consisting of young players. Okafor coachs decision went unused tuesday in the pelicans 120108 loss to the bucks. Jahlil okafor and kristaps porzingis have the same ts% close. Nets want jahlil okafor in better shape before he plays again. Jahlil okafor bleacher report latest news, videos and. With jahlil okafors tenure all but over with the philadelphia 76ers, his value is at its lowest point yet. However, everything still depends on what the bulls can offer to the sixers to acquire okafor. Again, not the most eyepopping stats, but his physical play and. Philadelphia 76ers center jahlil okafor remains as the likely trade candidate in the city of brotherly love. Jahlil okafor wants a buyout or trade from the sixers.
Jahlil okafors hands make everything else look tiny. Jun 20, 2015 nets c jahlil okafor 20172018 season highlights duration. Trading for jahlil okafor becomes more realistic, especially now that their roster is mostly consisting of young players. The five best trade partners for the sixers jahlil okafor. He was selected with the third overall pick in the 2015 nba draft by the. The 2 reasons behind jahlil okafors scarce minutes, straight. When the 2015 nba draft gets underway thursday night, theres little doubt that jahlil okafors name will be among the first called. However, weeks before the start of the 201718 nba regular season, okafor is still a sixer, making some people believe that. The nba is the premier professional basketball league in the united states and canada. Jahlil okafor underwent successful surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee on march 22nd. Jahlil okafors integration to the nets lineup is back on. Jahlil okafor career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. 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.
Coach kenny atkinson said the recently acquired center sidelined to get up to speed with his new teammates. Jahlil okafor apologizes for growing list of offcourt issues. Jahlil okafor, along with nik stauskas and a 2019 secondround pick from the knicks, was sent from philadelphia to brooklyn in exchange for. Jahlil okafor makes his debut in the nba summer league with his first bucket. 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 stats, game logs, splits, and much more. 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 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. 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. Happy end of daylight savings time, jahlil okafor is still here. Nov 01, 2017 the 76ers decided not to pick up the fourthyear option on center jahlil okafors rookie contract. Hes played in just one game this season, scoring 10 points to go along with nine. 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.
Most observers agree that the 76ers should trade jahlil okafor, but it takes two teams to make a deal. 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. Get uptodate news and details on jahlil okafor official pelicans profile, bio, stats, news, photos and video highlights and historical info. View live stats, player logs, versus team stats, and latest player news for jahlil okafor. Latest on new orleans pelicans center jahlil okafor including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on espn. Jahlil okafor and1 new orleans pelicans center jahlil okafor goes to work in the paint and finishes with the bucket and foul. If the suns come up with a more attractive offer, okafor may end up playing alongside devin booker in phoenix. Okafor had 10 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in the one game he played this season for the 34 sixers. Jahlil okafor apologizes for growing list of offcourt. Jahlil okafor pulls a blanket over his lap, leans back in the leather recliner, and gazes up at the projector screen. While nerlens is far better at protecting the rim than jah, thats not the main reason people are concerned about his defense. Get the latest jahlil okafor news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report.
Jahlil okafor college stats college basketball at sports. Jahlil okafor and kristaps porzingis have the same ts%. Since coming over to brooklyn a month ago, jahlil okafor has played in just one game with dnpcds. 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. No player in the class of 2014 garnered more awards than jahlil okafor, the 611 center from whitney young, a chicago public high school. I wholly expect to say this on thanksgiving and christmas, but that is a bridge well cross quickly when we get to it. The nets are almost ready to roll out jahlil okafor again. Jahlil okafor nba player profile fantasy basketball info. The lights dim and reese witherspoon begins to narrate the opening sequence of.
Joel embiid and jahlil okafor are traditional centers, while nerlens noel is an athletic defensive big man. Kenny atkinson sets expectations for jahlil okafors home. His rim protection actually isnt bad, but hes so terrible in the pick and roll that it makes him a massive liability currently. Nets c jahlil okafor 20172018 season highlights duration. Nov 08, 2016 okafor had the 11th most postup possessions in the nba last season with 315, scoring 0. October 2, 2018new orleans the new orleans pelicans announced today that center jahlil okafor has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain.
This was the latest among many signs that jahlil okafor is. What arent the sixers telling us about jahlil okafor s. He was named acc player of the year and a first team allamerican, and played a major role in dukes ncaa tournament run. Johnson, 30, serves as a veteran presence from the center position. Nov 06, 2017 happy end of daylight savings time, jahlil okafor is still here.
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