Anyone watching Okafor right now?

[oh the horror]

14 pts on 7/15 from the field in 20 mins. Some nice moves out there.


5 rebs and 2 blks as well. He looks solid in this game. He's going to get bullied early on against actual pros but should adjust.



Mitch better hope that Russell turns out looking better than this kid. Seriously :oldlol:

[Bernie Nips]

14 pts on 7/15 from the field in 20 mins. Some nice moves out there.


5 rebs and 2 blks as well. He looks solid in this game. He's going to get bullied early on against actual pros but should adjust.



Mitch better hope that Russell turns out looking better than this kid. Seriously :oldlol:

His first half was 3/11 for 6 points, so he's stepped up in the second half for sure. All 5 rebounds and 2 blocks were in the first half.

I think he's a while off really impacting the NBA, but should be solid enough.

[GOBB]

Early on he couldn't get off the college moves that worked so effortlessly. He's settled down and shown a nice little jumper this game. Actually i love that jumper he has in his game. That's all he needs. But he does need to get deeper in the paint. Defensively he has been what you expected. Just uses his long standing reach to alter shots. But really no rim protector or beast on the boards.

Gotta work on them free throws. I dont get how he can hit contested jumpers but miss free throws uncontested.

[DonDadda59]

He has a very polished post game already. Needs to work on building strength and conditioning though.

[RRR3]

Garbage in first half, unstoppable machine in the 3rd.

Very skilled player :applause:

[Bernie Nips]

He's been blocked 3 times which is a tough worrying, but something he'll be able to work on.

[turret]

jeckyl/hyde each half

looks real good now

[Done_And_Done]

Just tuned in... A minute 18 left :/

[kennethgriffin]

okafors beasting... 20 points on 50%... 9 rebounds


but as good as he is D'alpha will turn any big he plays with into a much better player anyway. while helping others at the same time and putting his own points up too


randle is a perfect compliment to a guy like russell... theyel could play a stockton/malone type of game

[KendrickPerkins]

With Okafor you can get 30 a night.

With Towns you're lucky to get 15.

But defense, though...

[toxicxr6]

okafors beasting... 20 points on 50%... 9 rebounds


but as good as he is D'alpha will turn any big he plays with into a much better player anyway. while helping others at the same time and putting his own points up too


randle is a perfect compliment to a guy like russell... theyel could play a stockton/malone type of game


:facepalm

[STATUTORY]

no athleticism, lookng gassed as f@ck

[DFish24]

Al Jefferson 2.0 which isn't a bad thing.

[Braincells]

Can't help but say he pulled a "Lebron" out there. 20 points on 22 shots is not efficient.

[noob cake]

Not a bad first NBA game against a 26 year old 7 foot pro player.

[Bond007]

The return of Patrick Ewing

:bowdown:


Another L for the Lakers :lol

:facepalm

[FireDavidKahn]

With Okafor you can get 30 a night.

With Towns you're lucky to get 15.

But defense, though...
Lucky to get 15?:oldlol:

[kunk75]

his arch enemy will not be towns, it will be hostess cupcakes. he is fat as ****

[VeeCee15]

okafor's ceiling is al jefferson. That's about it.

He is super unathletic not really an above the rim guy. He got blocked 4 times too.

[noob cake]

okafor's ceiling is al jefferson. That's about it.

He is super unathletic not really an above the rim guy. He got blocked 4 times too.

What he showed in one game is already more advanced than Al Jefferson's whole offensive game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCF452TJjFQ

Towns, Embiid, Noel fans are so salty.

[VeeCee15]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNtUrVjwu-w

Al Jefferson. more moves than okafor

[Dbrog]

What he showed in one game is already more advanced than Al Jefferson's whole offensive game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCF452TJjFQ

Towns, Embiid, Noel fans are so salty.

:wtf: Does he only have a 17 inch vert or something? Looks like oldman Duncan out there :oldlol:

[tanks1]

The spurs were using a double team on him in the second half. Who does that in a summer league game?

[Marchesk]

:wtf: Does he only have a 17 inch vert or something? Looks like oldman Duncan out there :oldlol:

I thought players were evolving. Wilt and Russell were measured at 39 inches in the 60s.

[Lebron23]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJnWAS4YJWo

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball-philadelphia-76ers/jahlil-okafor-summer-league-debut-i-could-have-played-better

Al Jefferson-esque

[outbreak]

Aaron "gay shawn marion" gordon > okafor and is only like a month older

[Bandito]

okafors beasting... 20 points on 50%... 9 rebounds


but as good as he is D'alpha will turn any big he plays with into a much better player anyway. while helping others at the same time and putting his own points up too


randle is a perfect compliment to a guy like russell... theyel could play a stockton/malone type of gamewe can only wish, but that type of chemistrye takes a long time to develop.

[Dr.J4ever]

I was very impressed with the variety of his shots in his repertoire.

He had drives using his left hand, face ups, regular post ups, bank shots, mid range jumpers, catching passes in traffic from the PG for a slam, fast break dunks. That covers a lot of ground. If he continues to work hard, and if the 76ers play their offense through him,he may be a 20/10 guy off the bat.

On defense, he needs a lot of work even though he had 2 blocks.

Okafor will be a multiple time AS, and he may usher a new era in a few years, the era of the big man once again.

[GOBB]

They doubled the kid in summer league. Who does that? :oldlol:

Okafor when asked about his performance and what would he give himself grade wise he said "C-".

[STATUTORY]

What he showed in one game is already more advanced than Al Jefferson's whole offensive game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCF452TJjFQ

Towns, Embiid, Noel fans are so salty.

:facepalm where are all the misses?

lakers done good passing on this below the rim tryhard

[christian1923]

They doubled the kid in summer league. Who does that? :oldlol:

Okafor when asked about his performance and what would he give himself grade wise he said "C-".
They might have to double him his first week in the league lol his post moves are too real

[Dbrog]

I thought players were evolving. Wilt and Russell were measured at 39 inches in the 60s.

Wilts fingerroll would have no chance in todays league clearly. Unathletic scrubs back then compared to now.
:oldlol: :lol

Btw, I think it's funny the people posting about Randle's "unique" ability to go coast to coast and dunk the ball when Russell did the same thing all those years ago.

[WorldWarriors]

I was very impressed with the variety of his shots in his repertoire.

He had drives using his left hand, face ups, regular post ups, bank shots, mid range jumpers, catching passes in traffic from the PG for a slam, fast break dunks. That covers a lot of ground. If he continues to work hard, and if the 76ers play their offense through him,he may be a 20/10 guy off the bat.

On defense, he needs a lot of work even though he had 2 blocks.

Okafor will be a multiple time AS, and he may usher a new era in a few years, the era of the big man once again.

There is actually a lot to like about this guy. He looks like he will be a versatile scorer.

The only "real" issue I saw with him was his conditioning. He looked like he's been enjoying the good life a little too much. With some hard work in the gym he's gonna be good. He just has to put in the time and effort to refine himself. The skills are definitely there.

[PP34Deuce]

Okafor will be better with a full year of NBA strength and conditioning. His size and skill now allow him to potentially be better than Al Jefferson.
Defensively, he will have issues. In Philly they have Nerlens who will be able to mask his deficiencies.

[DMAVS41]

He's going to be a very good player. Just don't see him as a superstar...which is fine.

[ShawkFactory]

I thought players were evolving. Wilt and Russell were measured at 39 inches in the 60s.
As a whole, they have evolved. Well, not exactly evolved...but they're more athletic in general than they were in the 60s.

[GOBB]

Wonder if the altitude was a factor

[midatlantic09]

Wonder if the altitude was a factor

Doubt it...he's just a bit out of shape.

[GOBB]

Doubt it...he's just a bit out of shape.

Considering it affects other professional athletes Okafor is exempt. Makes a ton of sense thanks

[IGOTGAME]

He's going to be a very good player. Just don't see him as a superstar...which is fine.

agree 100%. Not saying he isnt gonna be an all star but im not seeing top 5 player in the world.

[GOBB]

Yeah he won't sniff top 5. Or top 10. Always figured he be just a really productive big vs dominant impact big if that makes any sense.

[StateProperty]

He should dominate today. Celtics didn't start a guy yesterday over 6'8".

[mrhoopfan]

Okafor = Demarcus Cousins without the attitude/emotional issues. Skilled, great footwork, not an above average leaper. Give Okafor the rest of the summer and training camp and he will have a very solid rookie year. Who are today's best centers???? Gasol, DMC, Brook Lopez( jury is out on DeAndre Jordan). I would consider none of them overly athletic.

Boogie made 1st Team Las Vegas All Summer League heading into rookie year on these stats:

6 Games
14.5 pts/game
9.8 rebs/game
33% FG
4.8 TO/gm
4.8 fouls/gm
1.9 Ast/gm

[Milbuck]

Okafor = Demarcus Cousins without the attitude/emotional issues. Skilled, great footwork, not an above average leaper. Give Okafor the rest of the summer and training camp and he will have a very solid rookie year. Who are today's best centers???? Gasol, DMC, Brook Lopez( jury is out on DeAndre Jordan). I would consider none of them overly athletic.
Okafor was never and will never be capable of doing something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQlK6HS7xf4

[Lebron23]

I am very happy for the Sixers fan. Okafor is going to be a solid big man in the NBA.

[Optimus Prime]

Still don't like the Russell pick. Hopefully summer league is just summer league and Okafor doesn't turn into a star. :banghead:

[GOBB]

Okafor = Demarcus Cousins without the attitude/emotional issues. Skilled, great footwork, not an above average leaper. Give Okafor the rest of the summer and training camp and he will have a very solid rookie year. Who are today's best centers???? Gasol, DMC, Brook Lopez( jury is out on DeAndre Jordan). I would consider none of them overly athletic.

Boogie made 1st Team Las Vegas All Summer League heading into rookie year on these stats:

6 Games
14.5 pts/game
9.8 rebs/game
33% FG
4.8 TO/gm
4.8 fouls/gm
1.9 Ast/gm

I'm thinking Brook Lopez with the upside to possibly by as good defensively as Marc Gasol.

[ClipperRevival]

Pretty impressive. What stands out is his light feet and touch, two things you can't teach.

[mrhoopfan]

Okafor was never and will never be capable of doing something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQlK6HS7xf4

Maybe not..who knows, but this isn't bad for a high school Junior:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF6oK72Sc5c

[Cocaine80s]

Okafor was never and will never be capable of doing something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQlK6HS7xf4
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LF6oK72Sc5c

[Cocaine80s]

Maybe not..who knows, but this isn't bad for a high school Junior:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF6oK72Sc5c
Lmao I missed this :facepalm

[midatlantic09]

Considering it affects other professional athletes Okafor is exempt. Makes a ton of sense thanks

I watched both Sixer summer league games...Okafor's somewhat out of shape. No one else was huffing and puffing like him.

[tanks1]

I watched both Sixer summer league games...Okafor's somewhat out of shape. No one else was huffing and puffing like him.


Out of shape, yet he's getting double teamed in summer league games..................The Celtics did it last night. wtf!! this is the summer league, why are you using double teams and traps on one dude?

[FireDavidKahn]

Out of shape, yet he's getting double teamed in summer league games..................The Celtics did it last night. wtf!! this is the summer league, why are you using double teams and traps on one dude?
That isn't correlated at all....:facepalm