Anyone watching Okafor right now?

[christian1923]

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

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.


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.