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Jahlil Okafor Rumors
Jeff Teague: When I left, every time Minnesota lost, I went out and had a great time. That [] messed the game up, though. Analytics eliminated a lot of positions. Players who were good basketball players got pushed out. Look at guys like Jahlil Okafor—he could’ve still contributed, but because he didn’t shoot, it was like, ‘[] it.’ Analytics murdered people’s games. I mean, analytics didn’t fully take me out—my knees did that—but it made the game weird. Chris Paul is one of the best mid-range point guards ever, and when OKC let him just be Chris Paul again, they won 12 to 15 more games. Analytics didn’t account for that.
Jahlil Okafor signs 10-day contract with Indiana
Chris Haynes: Perseverance Update: Former lottery pick Jahlil Okafor — who hasn’t played in the NBA in nearly four years — will sign a 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers, league sources tell me.
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Jahlil Okafor is hopeful that if he keeps showing good signs with the Mad Ants, they won't be able to help but notice. "I just wanted to put myself in position to give myself a shot to get back to the NBA," Okafor said last week after posting 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists in a loss to the Iowa Wolves. "... Just based off what I've seen -- this is my 10th year playing professionally -- I know the G League is one of the best routes back to the NBA. Especially if teams aren't calling, this is one of the best ways to be in front of their face 24-7."
He does acknowledge that the game is headed the opposite direction though, so he is looking for 3-point opportunities and is 1 of 7 from beyond the arc this season. "I've tried to still maintain what I do well and not try to venture off from that," Okafor said. "But I still work on my shot because everything to the 3-point line. At the same time I'm trying to stay true to who I am and what I do well. I think it's still extremely valuable. Anybody who is able to put the ball in the hole at a high percentage is extremely valuable. “
The Indiana Pacers announced Tuesday the team has signed center Jahlil Okafor to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Mad Ants. The Pacers subsequently waived Okafor and forward Kendall Brown.
Richaun Holmes: I never seen 2 players go back and forth giving each other buckets like Joel Embiid and Jahlil Okafor in that training camp
New Pacers center Jahlil Okafor says he always knew Joel Embiid was going to be this level of talent
— Sean Barnard (@Sean_Barnard1) October 2, 2024
“When I first got there he was hurt… (In training camp) I knew right away like ‘Oh this motherf*cker is a problem.”
(Via: Run Your Race/ @TidalLeague) pic.twitter.com/sRbG8FR6BA
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Jahlil Okafor agrees to deal with Indiana Pacers
Shams Charania: Former No. 3 pick Jahlil Okafor has agreed to a training camp deal with the Indiana Pacers, agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management told @TheAthletic . Okafor, first team All-Rookie with 76ers, last played in NBA in 2021 and is working toward comeback with the East finalist.
The new Phoenix G League team had the right to select up to 14 unprotected Returning Players, and they could not select more than two unprotected Returning Players from a single existing team. The Valley Suns will retain the League rights to these selected players for two seasons, beginning with the 2023-24 season. Below is the list of players selected: Garrison Brooks (Westchester Knicks) Chaundee Brown Jr. (South Bay Lakers) Gary Clark (Salt Lake City Stars) Matt Lewis (Westchester Knicks) Didi Louzada (Cleveland Charge) Theo Maledon (Sioux Falls Skyforce) Emmanuel Mudiay (Iowa Wolves) Mychal Mulder (Capital City Go-Go) Jahlil Okafor (Delaware Blue Coats) Justin Smith (Delaware Blue Coats) Denzel Valentine (Raptors 905) Quinndary Weatherspoon (South Bay Lakers) Lindell Wigginton (Cleveland Charge) Trevion Williams (Sioux Falls Skyforce)
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