The five best trade partners for the sixers jahlil okafor. The next day, video surfaced on tmz of a second fight in boston from november. Jahlil okafor is flawed, but the 76ers can still find a way to win with him jahlil okafor has some incredible strengths and many damaging weaknesses. Budding superstar joel embiid and rookie phenom ben. Even more concerns about jahlil okafor and sixers emerge nbc. Oct 11, 2017 jahlil okafor pulls a blanket over his lap, leans back in the leather recliner, and gazes up at the projector screen. And after getting caught up in and thrown out by the process in philadelphia. The lights dim and reese witherspoon begins to narrate the opening sequence of. Jahlil okafors father wears free jah shirt to sixers vs.
Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. New video of jahlil okafor fighting outside boston bar surfaces. After video of his poor defense goes viral, sixers jahlil. The philadelphia 76ers are back in the nba trade rumors circulating online and jahlil okafor is once again at the forefront. Philadelphia 76ers jahlil okafor was failed by the process. Nets want jahlil okafor in better shape before he plays again. Jahlil okafor wants to be on a new team, disappointed with his role in philadelphia. Jan 14, 2014 highlights of whitney young center jahlil okafor.
Jahlil okafor was blindsided by the final question of his postgame interview after the nets loss to the timberwolves saturday night at target center. Plodding jahlil okafor thinks he has place on fastpaced nets. Jahlil okafor will have to see major improvements see his role be maximized and consistent. Many have pointed to philadelphia 76ers center jahlil okafors defense as his main issue, but perhaps its the offense. Latest on new orleans pelicans center jahlil okafor including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on espn.
Jahlil okafor bleacher report latest news, videos and highlights. The bad news keeps pouring in for philadelphia 76ers rookie center jahlil okafor okafor was pulled over for driving 108 miles per hour over the ben franklin bridge in philadelphia about three. News from the associated press, the definitive source for independent journalism from every corner of the globe. The philadelphia 76ers have been one of the biggest surprises this year after getting off to a competitive 87 start to the 201718 nba season. Nov 23, 2017 the game was a foregone conclusion in favor of the home teams fans, who chanted we want okafor in hopes to see the nowostracized center jahlil okafor play a few minutes down the stretch. Jahlil okafor unsure if hes still part of the 76ers. Gun pulled on jahlil okafor in october old city altercation. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices.
Mar 04, 2017 philadelphia 76ers center jahlil okafor already had a shaky reputation in terms of his defense, but a fresh video clip of okafor in action or inaction on that end of the basketball floor is going viral and causing a stir among nba fans worldwide per fansided. This was the latest among many signs that jahlil okafor is. Should they target philadelphia 76ers big man jahlil okafor. Sixers fans chant we want okafor in support of jahlil. After a long layoff to get up to speed with his new teammates, jahlil okafor made his barclays center debut in wednesdays 9897 win over the timberwolves. Jahlil okafor apologizes for growing list of offcourt issues.
However, weeks before the start of the 201718 nba regular season, okafor is still a sixer, making. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. October 2, 2018new orleans the new orleans pelicans announced today that center jahlil okafor has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain. Jahlil okafor elite 2014 big manfreshman hs season mix. The latest nba rumor suggests that the sixers will be trading the disgruntled big man to the chicago bulls or the phoenix suns.
Jahlil okafors fourthyear option wont be picked up by. Okafor illness didnt play in the 76ers 120115 seasonopening loss wednesday to the wizards its unclear if the illness which okafor first came down with monday. Varsity highlights from whitney young high school chicago, il 20102011. Jahlil okafor is an unrestricted free agent this summer, but hasnt exactly been a hot commodity among teams looking for frontcourt help this is our first story about the former third overall pick since free agency began 17 days ago. The video also shows okafor punching a man who then falls to the. Jahlil okafor and nik stauskas cant wait to make their home debuts as nets on sunday against the pacers. Most observers agree that the 76ers should trade jahlil okafor, but it takes two teams to make a deal. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. 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 already had a shaky reputation in terms of his defense, but a fresh video clip of okafor in action or inaction on that end of the basketball floor is going viral and causing a stir among nba fans worldwide per fansided. Jahlil okafor continues to slim down as he continues to adjust to the nbas style of play and the philadelphia 76ers new roster going into his third season jahlil okafor has a lot to prove. Play video pelicans playback with john deshazier and jen hale 4520.
The philadelphia 76ers will not pick up jahlil okafors fourthyear option on his rookie contract, according to keith pompey of the philadelphia inquirer. Jahlil okafor and1 new orleans pelicans center jahlil okafor goes to work in the paint and finishes with the bucket and foul. Jahlil okafor plays 12 seconds of horrendous defense vs. Jahlil okafor is flawed, but the 76ers can still find a. Jahlil okafor speaks to the media following tuesdays practice. Oct 31, 2017 the philadelphia 76ers will not pick up jahlil okafor s fourthyear option on his rookie contract, according to keith pompey of the philadelphia inquirer. 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. Jun 20, 2015 toomainey 611 center jahlil okafor, 2015 nba draft prospect. Mar 08, 2016 jahlil okafor is flawed, but the 76ers can still find a way to win with him jahlil okafor has some incredible strengths and many damaging weaknesses. Jahlil okafor was one of the products of the process, but he doesnt feel hes still part of it. Johnson, 30, serves as a veteran presence from the center position. Get nba 201920 season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the new orleans pelicans center. Sep 21, 2017 the philadelphia 76ers are back in the nba trade rumors circulating online and jahlil okafor is once again at the forefront.
Just ask jahlil okafor, and he will tell you himself. Dec, 2017 okafor did not see the floor in tuesdays win over the wizards the nets confirmed tuesday afternoon that okafor would be available to make his debut with the team, but coach kenny atkinson. Philadelphia 76ers center jahlil okafor remains as the likely trade candidate in the city of brotherly love. Jahlil okafor is a 1990s power forward trapped in the 2018 nba for the nets. Jahlil okafors father wore a shirt to the game that said free jah on the back of it.
He was selected with the third overall pick in the 2015 nba draft by the philadelphia 76ers. Coach kenny atkinson cant wait to get the newcomers up to speed on defense and in. Oct 19, 2017 okafor illness didnt play in the 76ers 120115 seasonopening loss wednesday to the wizards its unclear if the illness which okafor first came down with monday was the primary reason. Jahlil okafor bleacher report latest news, videos and. Previous speculation about a potential okafor trade was just that, but now the teams head coach is actually talking about one. Jun 08, 2014 jahlil okafor s senior season ballislife mixtape.
Jan 04, 2018 after a long layoff to get up to speed with his new teammates, jahlil okafor made his barclays center debut in wednesdays 9897 win over the timberwolves. He played his freshman season of college for the 201415 duke national championship team. Sources tell sean deveney of the sporting news that okafor worked out for four teams in. Toomainey 611 center jahlil okafor, 2015 nba draft prospect. Still, okafor appears to be generating at least a little interest. He was named acc player of the year and a first team allamerican, and played a major role in dukes ncaa tournament run culminating in a. Will the sixers try to squeeze out more trade value for. The 76ers have four highcaliber projects at two positions. 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. Nov 19, 2017 the philadelphia 76ers have been one of the biggest surprises this year after getting off to a competitive 87 start to the 201718 nba season.
The brooklyn nets are undergoing a massive rebuild as the 201617 season approaches. Oct 17, 2017 philadelphia 76ers center jahlil okafor is one of the nba players who is expected to be traded this season. Jahlil okafor is expected to restart his nets career wednesday against minnesota. This page was last edited on 28 october 2019, at 18. During a recent game against the miami heat, okafor showed in an approximate 12second span why his defensive skills and effort. Okafor coachs decision went unused tuesday in the pelicans 120108 loss to the bucks. A major part of any rebuild is collecting prospects. In the video, okafor is heard shouting at someone, we got money, you broke ass racial slur. On thanksgiving, tmz posted a video that showed okafor getting in a physical altercation outside a boston nightclub. After video of his poor defense goes viral, sixers jahlil okafor explains himself this at least helps you understand what he was thinking. Dancing philly nurses level up video goes viral, garners heartfelt thanks from celebs. Oct 12, 2017 jahlil okafor unsure if hes still part of the 76ers.
A celtics trade for jahlil okafor would make sense but. Jahlil okafors dad wears free jah shirt to warriors game. Nov 29, 2015 the bad news keeps pouring in for philadelphia 76ers rookie center jahlil okafor okafor was pulled over for driving 108 miles per hour over the ben franklin bridge in philadelphia about three. One week after it released a video that showed philadelphia 76ers rookie center jahlil okafor scuffling outside a boston bar, tmz sports posted a second video. Now in his second season with new orleans, jahlil okafor often makes references to his family while discussing his background and whats most important to him. After what seems like years of waiting for the sixers to. 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. Breaking down jahlil okafors enticing return new york post. Up next signature moves that changed nba history duration.
Celebrities janet jackson reveals she almost shaved her head during emotional response to. Dec 17, 2017 jahlil okafor and nik stauskas cant wait to make their home debuts as nets on sunday against the pacers. Get the latest jahlil okafor news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. Jahlil okafor has never been known for playing good defense, but on wednesday against the miami heat, he just flatout didnt try on one play. Jahlil obika okafor is an americannigerian professional basketball player for the new orleans. Jahlil okafor never should have been part of the process.
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 center jahlil okafor is one of the nba players who is expected to be traded this season. Jahlil okafor apologizes for growing list of offcourt. Jahlil okafor is an unrestricted free agent this summer, but hasnt exactly been a hot commodity among teams looking for frontcourt help this is our first story about the former third overall pick since free agency began 17 days ago still, okafor appears to be generating at least a little interest. Okafor did not see the floor in tuesdays win over the wizards the nets confirmed tuesday afternoon that okafor would be available to make his. Sixers increasing jahs trade value before making any deal, vegan okafor impressive. A celtics trade for jahlil okafor would make sense but not for the most obvious reason the sixers centers skillset is reminiscent of another recent celtic whose best contribution came as the. Joel embiid and jahlil okafor are traditional centers, while nerlens noel is an athletic defensive big man. Jahlil okafor deserves opportunity to play elsewhere. Philadelphia 76ers jahlil okafor was failed by the. The nets are unleashing jahlil okafor, whose game is changing. Jahlil okafor pulls a blanket over his lap, leans back in the leather recliner, and gazes up at the projector screen.
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