Okafor is a ****ing beast. Full Highlight vid vs Lakers

[Cocaine80s]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-lm3xdDE2o

19/11

:applause:

Dude palms the ball so easily

[KiiiiNG]

This dude was drawing triple teams. Talk about impact.

Will Towns ever be this type of offensive threat? Absolutely not.

[Foster5k]

I like Jahlil Okafor. He's going to have to work on his free throw shooting, shooting in general, and taking care of the ball. However, his game seems pretty polished, and he's been looking great in Summer League.

The thing about Summer League is that you don't want to see major flaws. So far, I haven't seen any from Okafor.

[Kingwillball]

This dude was drawing triple teams. Talk about impact.

Will Towns ever be this type of offensive threat? Absolutely not.


LOL Towns already has a more Diverse offensive game.

[ShackEelOKneel]

Good thing for the 76ers too, since Embiid's career seems to be in jeopardy.

[sportsfan76]

Good thing for the 76ers too, since Embiid's career seems to be in jeopardy.


He probably won't have a career since he will miss his second season in a row

[oarabbus]

Okafor looked GREAT in that video. Seeing those post moves brings me joy. Only a few players even try to do that stuff and less are good at it.

[bigkingsfan]

Lakers

[dazzer87]

Lakers had a chance to pick him up and decided to get Ramon Sessions 2.0............:facepalm

[Angel Face]

Old school, love it, kid's gonna be good. Big man are slowly returning. AD, Okafor, Embiid if he manage to get healthy.

[Cocaine80s]

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[KiiiiNG]

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Already has more highlights than Wilt. :applause:

[Lebron23]

This dude was drawing triple teams. Talk about impact.

Will Towns ever be this type of offensive threat? Absolutely not.


He's better than Towns. Towns looks like he's going to be productive in his 3rd NBA Season.

[Jameerthefear]

>rookie has better footwork than Wilt
and there are people that take the 60's seriously :roll:

[Cocaine80s]

Already has more highlights than Wilt. :applause:
Wilt wouldnt even be able to make it on Jahlil's duke squad this past season.

Marshall Plumlee would eat him alive

He would litereally shit his pants seeing a tall white man jump over 2 feet

[Foster5k]

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Okafor out there balling.

Meanwhile, D'Angleo Russell shooting 4-15 with 7 turnovers; and for a guy praised for his passing ability, only got 3 assist for the entire game.

But, it's only Summer League. :D

[Akrazotile]

It's asenine how carried away people get with performances in summer league, making grand pronouncements about the future based on scrimmages. However I will give the kid credit, he looks like hes on pace to be a shaq-hakeem-duncan hybrid.

[Dr.J4ever]

Happy to see this thread and Okafor just beasting. I mean, he could have scored more, much more. Lots of shots just missed, but he did get his shots.

:applause:

We needed it too. Sixer fans mourned today the bad news on Embiid. Why does the front office insist on giving bad news on Saturday nights?:(

[9erempiree]

Not going to lie because he is fun to watch. I called it before the draft when I said that he is better than Towns. People thought I was crazy and Okafor's game looks more NBA-ready.

[longtime lurker]

I see rookie of the year potential

[VeeCee15]

In okafor's case...summer league is a good indication because he is getting TRIPLE TEAMED it reaches a threshold where it doesn't matter if it's summer league or regular season..triple team is triple team..ur spacing is gonna be equally limited either way. And he used some sick post moves to beat those triple teams which is super impressive.

[branslowski]

Okafor out there balling.

Meanwhile, D'Angleo Russell shooting 4-15 with 7 turnovers; and for a guy praised for his passing ability, only got 3 assist for the entire game.

But, it's only Summer League. :D

14pts 8reb 3ast 1stl 1blk= His bad games I can't wait to see his "OK" games and his "Great" games:eek:

[Lakers Fan]

Okafor out there balling.

Meanwhile, D'Angleo Russell shooting 4-15 with 7 turnovers; and for a guy praised for his passing ability, only got 3 assist for the entire game.

But, it's only Summer League. :D

Okafor 6-14. What a beast of a center! :eek:

[Inferno]

Lakers ****ed up

[asd]

lakers' tank mode starts now

[christian1923]

MY BOY!!!!! :applause:

He looks like he's in real good shape.

He's just gotta get that free throw percentage in the 70's and he's set. 20/10 for a decade

[bdreason]

He's great at drawing contact as well. Just needs to work on those FT's.

[Heavincent]

We know he can score, but can he be a decent defender? If not, he's basically another Al Jefferson, which isn't the worst thing in the world...but that would be kind of disappointing.

[Fallen Angel]

Russell with two bad games in the SL against inferior talent? Bust.

[That_Admiral]

that play on Upshaw was nice

[KOBE143]

Poor man's Al Jefferson

[screeningnick]

He's got great hands and footwork however he doesn't really fight for position down low. A lot of his post ups started from near the 3 point line

[MellowYellow]

Pretty sad for Lakers... 3rd 4th and 5th picks all better than their 2nd pick. Has the makings of darko 2.0

[Lamar Odumbb]

Pretty sad for Lakers... 3rd 4th and 5th picks all better than their 2nd pick. Has the makings of darko 2.0

You seriously think Porzingis looked good today because he was awful. He looks like an awkward mess like Shawn Bradley.

[MellowYellow]

You seriously think Porzingis looked good today because he was awful. He looks like an awkward mess like Shawn Bradley.

12 pts 3 reb 2 blk in 18 mins on 3/5 shooting

And he played good d, his movements looked fluid. IDK what you were watching?

[JtotheIzzo]

Honestly, tons of red flags in his game, looks like a slightly more dedicated Jared Sullinger.

Red Flags:

1-he has an old man's game already. he would beast in a 35 and older men's league, but the NBA is super athletic and he might get lost in the shuffle.

2-he looks chubby. big men don't drop weight easily and when they do, they usually put it back on.

3-slow feet. those up and unders won't work against the Ibakas and Goeberts of the world.

4-finishing post moves off one foot. Its cute, but you will get pushed around too much when the men come to play.

5-finishing under the rim. Just not a reality for an interior big in the year 2015.

To be honest, i like his game and will try out some of his moves next game I play, but it isn't where the NBA is in 2015, there is a reason he dropped and I do not think that he can get your team Ws. Good news for the Sixers though as they aren't interested in winning any time soon.

[To4]

Okafor vs Al Jeff would be fun to watch. They will just score on each other doing sweet post moves.

[jzek]

Kinda reminds me of CWebb's dominance in the post.

[RidonKs]

Honestly, tons of red flags in his game, looks like a slightly more dedicated Jared Sullinger.

Red Flags:

1-he has an old man's game already. he would beast in a 35 and older men's league, but the NBA is super athletic and he might get lost in the shuffle.

2-he looks chubby. big men don't drop weight easily and when they do, they usually put it back on.

3-slow feet. those up and unders won't work against the Ibakas and Goeberts of the world.

4-finishing post moves off one foot. Its cute, but you will get pushed around too much when the men come to play.

5-finishing under the rim. Just not a reality for an interior big in the year 2015.

To be honest, i like his game and will try out some of his moves next game I play, but it isn't where the NBA is in 2015, there is a reason he dropped and I do not think that he can get your team Ws. Good news for the Sixers though as they aren't interested in winning any time soon.
huh interesting post. only one i disagree with is 3 but the rest of these points are pretty spot on. he's got a funky game, gonna be interesting to watch. paired with the right dude (nerlens i guess, poor embiid) maybe those deficiencies are mitigated?

he's also going to be an amazing passer for a big

[Kblaze8855]

Those up and unders work for virtually everyone with a good feel for them and often even beter vs dedicatd athletic shot blockers. Guys like Rony Seikaly, Vlade, Larry Bird, and Brad Daugherty used to have Hakeem types doing jumping jacks before layups.

You get older and more patient and start shutting down guys like that. Often the super athletes get worked vs methodical guys with good footwork.

Only issue I saw was his positioning. He cant be catching the ball that far from the basket and backing down vs real NBA centers.

Have to see how strong he gets and how fast. His best positioning in a couple games was the often ignored early post up off running the floor. You get deep doing that all game...but guys dont even try anymore.

[Asukal]

Already has more highlights than Wilt. :applause:

Right on. :applause:

[Darius]

Hmm interesting. Haven't seen a guy with a unique post game like that in a while.

The patience he was showing for a rookie was uncanny.

[Pointguard]

His post moves will work on the best defenders once he learns to get deep consistently. Because his hands are so big, his girth is wide along his one hand releases aren't going to be touched once he gets acclimated. His touch is really good. His speed and quick spin move are visibly a level above above Al Jefferson's. Ibaka will be next to no resistance. Oak44 is obviously going to be one the biggest, most resourceful in the post, best footwork of all the NBA centers. Boogie got moves but I think Oak will have him beat by the end of the year. It took DMC third year to start making an impact which was early for a center.

[christian1923]

Honestly, tons of red flags in his game, looks like a slightly more dedicated Jared Sullinger.

Red Flags:

1-he has an old man's game already. he would beast in a 35 and older men's league, but the NBA is super athletic and he might get lost in the shuffle.

2-he looks chubby. big men don't drop weight easily and when they do, they usually put it back on.

3-slow feet. those up and unders won't work against the Ibakas and Goeberts of the world.

4-finishing post moves off one foot. Its cute, but you will get pushed around too much when the men come to play.

5-finishing under the rim. Just not a reality for an interior big in the year 2015.

To be honest, i like his game and will try out some of his moves next game I play, but it isn't where the NBA is in 2015, there is a reason he dropped and I do not think that he can get your team Ws. Good news for the Sixers though as they aren't interested in winning any time soon.

You wasted so many words just to type some bulls***

[mrhoopfan]

Honestly, tons of red flags in his game, looks like a slightly more dedicated Jared Sullinger.

Red Flags:

1-he has an old man's game already. he would beast in a 35 and older men's league, but the NBA is super athletic and he might get lost in the shuffle.

2-he looks chubby. big men don't drop weight easily and when they do, they usually put it back on.

3-slow feet. those up and unders won't work against the Ibakas and Goeberts of the world.

4-finishing post moves off one foot. Its cute, but you will get pushed around too much when the men come to play.

5-finishing under the rim. Just not a reality for an interior big in the year 2015.

To be honest, i like his game and will try out some of his moves next game I play, but it isn't where the NBA is in 2015, there is a reason he dropped and I do not think that he can get your team Ws. Good news for the Sixers though as they aren't interested in winning any time soon.


76ers despite their tanking attempts have been ultra scrappy the last two years. They have a very good coach. Okafor may be the most skilled rookie low post player in last 20 years. The game hasnt changed that much....for the most part you need guys to get you paint buckets and be able to create mismatches. G state is an anomaly with two of the eventual best all time jump shooters. Covington is underrated and is a solid small forward that can stretch floor. Noel has to develop pick and pop, catch and shoot ability similar to ibaka where can consistently knock down 15 to 17 footer.....Brown can really coach...issue will be point guard. Okafor is a winner. 4 freshman started on that champ squad

[christian1923]

How did he look chubby ?

He's not a bikini model

[GOBB]

Watched these highlights and I am amazed this dude doesn't travel with the footwork he has.

He tried the Duncan bank shot and it was flat but I hope he keeps shooting that to get more air under it. And just be comfortable in hitting it. Would do him wonders.

I agree with Blaze he has to get deeper positioning. Seems to catch it far out. I know he can put the ball on the floor but you can still do that if you're closer vs having to really work to get inside. The next level bigs are stronger so.

Solid rookie I think with more shooters around him and guys cutting (like Noel) it'll help him this season. I got him at 13ppg 8rpg as a rookie.

[JtotheIzzo]

You wasted so many words just to type some bulls***

sorry I hurt your feelings with my observations, try not to get too invested into a 19 year old.

He has a gigantic ass, huge asses never equate to long NBA careers, and for someone with such a massive posterior he isn't using it to get good position down low.

Mostly though, too much one foot stuff for my liking.

[christian1923]

sorry I hurt your feelings with my observations, try not to get too invested into a 19 year old.

He has a gigantic ass, huge asses never equate to long NBA careers, and for someone with such a massive posterior he isn't using it to get good position down low.

Mostly though, too much one foot stuff for my liking.
Charles Barkley

[Pointguard]

I agree with Blaze he has to get deeper positioning. Seems to catch it far out. I know he can put the ball on the floor but you can still do that if you're closer vs having to really work to get inside. The next level bigs are stronger so.


It takes three years to really know how to use your body (see DMC). He's going to be one of the biggest guys in the post after weight training kicks in so strength won't be an issue, in a few years. In the adaption period, he will get to learn how to use his superior speed/quickness like DeMarcus did his first few years.

[TheGreatDeraj]

Specific plays that stuck out to me

:41
I thought pick and roll defense was suppose to be a problem for this guy? He looked a little slow as he slid his feet but dang his size and length is going to make it hard to score over him

1:32
Again stays in front of the attacking guard of a pick and roll and uses his great length and hands to block the shot

1:11
great patience from the rookie. He is able to take the double team, analyze situation, and make a nice play. He sees the double makes the spin dribble baseline to fully occupy the 2nd defender and then makes a smart inside out pass for the open three.

1:18
Smart play that utilizes his physical advantages. After a pick and roll Okafor uses his size to seal his man then uses his incredibly huge hands to palm the ball and touch it off the glass. Impressive.


The most concerning part of the video for me was how much he relied on finesse to score. I seems he is always using a spin move, up and under or a step through to score instead of hitting them with a simple hookshot.

Obviously too soon to tell, Okafors post game just seems "too cute". I think Karl-Anthony Towns post game will translate to the NBA better. For all the Okafor post game is like Tim Duncan comparisons, I see far more Duncan in Towns post game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezt08s3UjlY
:22 - :35


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_XTDtdIieQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai99J2NNGM0
:48
1:00
1:54
2:30

ect

cliffs

GOOD
*huge, yet nimble, hands
*impressive patience
*his vision and IQ
*his length

BAD
*hit or miss on positioning
*no go to post move like hook shot
*seemed a little slow

[4 Inches]

This guy is the next Eddy Curry.
Look at his face and you can tell he will get fat quite easily. 76ers better tell everyone in Philly not to sell him a cheesesteak.

[pmj]

Am I the only one not that impressed? From the title you would think he's the next Anthony Davis. He has no explosion athletically at all. He looks like he could be a consistent double double player but certainly not a beast. No lift and a flat shot won't do well against even competent centers with size like Movgov & Whiteside.

[Dr.J4ever]

Watched these highlights and I am amazed this dude doesn't travel with the footwork he has.

He tried the Duncan bank shot and it was flat but I hope he keeps shooting that to get more air under it. And just be comfortable in hitting it. Would do him wonders.

I agree with Blaze he has to get deeper positioning. Seems to catch it far out. I know he can put the ball on the floor but you can still do that if you're closer vs having to really work to get inside. The next level bigs are stronger so.

Solid rookie I think with more shooters around him and guys cutting (like Noel) it'll help him this season. I got him at 13ppg 8rpg as a rookie.

What Okafor surely has is a scorers mentality. He can score in so many ways and it's apparent in the 4 games I've seen him so far in SL play. He was double and triple teamed even, and he still found a way to score vs one triple team in the lane.

I don't get this talk of the NBA is moving away to a perimeter game. The Spurs are about to trot out a lineup of twin towers with Duncan and LA, and they seem to be everyone's favorite right now. Let's not forget that the GS Warriors probably don't win last season if Love and Irving played.

BTW, Jah can really pass and if he continuously commands double teams, then the 3 will be readily available for the 76ers not just in the regular season, but going forward, in future playoffs.

Since BB will run the offense through Jah, I see him scoring 18-20ppg right off the bat on lower efficiency to be sure.

[MellowYellow]

Elton Brand ceiling

[DonDadda59]

Honestly, tons of red flags in his game, looks like a slightly more dedicated Jared Sullinger.

Red Flags:

1-he has an old man's game already. he would beast in a 35 and older men's league, but the NBA is super athletic and he might get lost in the shuffle.

Skill always trumps athleticism. That's why Tim Duncan at damn near 40 is still making all star/all NBA teams and winning/challenging for championships while A'mare was all but done by 30.


2-he looks chubby. big men don't drop weight easily and when they do, they usually put it back on.

He definitely has to work on conditioning. The Sixers have world class facilities and trainers, so no reason he won't be in better shape in a few months.


3-slow feet. those up and unders won't work against the Ibakas and Goeberts of the world.

Duncan and Jefferson say hello. His footwork is crisp, effective, and creative. Impressive for a guy that size and that young. Ibaka is too small to guard him btw,

[mrhoopfan]

Am I the only one not that impressed? From the title you would think he's the next Anthony Davis. He has no explosion athletically at all. He looks like he could be a consistent double double player but certainly not a beast. No lift and a flat shot won't do well against even competent centers with size like Movgov & Whiteside.

He will face up against taller players and read from there. Let me ask you how much lift Cousins, Marc Gasol have?

[wang4three]

I don't think I saw anything new there that I didn't see him do at Duke... By the thread responses, I thought he added 3-4 new moves and/or more strength.

We all knew he had a really developed post game for a 19/20 year old. I think the problem for him is that his game isn't considered "sexy" by today's standard. It's below the rim, it's methodical, and he's the kind of person to get a 20/10 without you realizing it. Much like Elton Brand, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, or Al Jefferson. That said, he still has the chance to be a more impactful player if he goes down the Zach Randolph route, and just punish teams who did not respect his ability. Hopefully dropping from potentially the 1st overall to 3rd fueled him.

[dreamwarrior]

Okafor and Towns both have elite-level post games. It's going to be fun to watch them to see if the big man post game can make a comeback in the NBA.

[AI09]

I'm impressed with his offense he missed a couple banks shots but he will eventually get it down. He already getting tripled team and gets to the line he just needs to work on his FT shooting. His defence seems lazy at times and he doesn't seem to get high off the floor he hasn't dunked the ball once in four summer league games and has gotten his shot pinned a lot of times. Hes a big body so grabs his rebounds just by boxing out he barley jumps but can he get that kind of positioning against NBA big men?