jahlil okafor – MDHQ http://www.mockdrafthq.com Updated Mock Drafts, Prospect Rankings, Scouting Reports Mon, 29 Jun 2015 23:48:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Jahlil Okafor Has a Sudden Change of Heart on Philly http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2015/06/jahlil-okafor-sudden-change-heart-philly.html http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2015/06/jahlil-okafor-sudden-change-heart-philly.html#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2015 23:48:48 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=7823 Jahlol Okafor is having a rough first week in the NBA. First he describes getting drafted by the Sixers as being “jinxed” then he proceeds to throw down his new Sixers jersey like it was a prison uniform and not a NBA uni.

In less than 24 hours after the jersey slamming became a story Okafor has taken to Instagram to let us know he loves Philly. He was spotted hitting the streets with his family, enjoying the cheese steaks and taking selfies with the young bulls.

It’s beyond obvious that Okafor’s heart is in Los Angeles but he has to find something about Philly to love until he can leave Sam Hinkie’s experiment via trade or free agency.

Appreciate all the love from the fans on the streets of Philly. Especially the young bulls! #DrJ #Home

A photo posted by Jahlil Okafor (@bigjah15) on

]]> http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2015/06/jahlil-okafor-sudden-change-heart-philly.html/feed 9 Jahlil Okafor Slams Sixers Jersey in Disgust [Video] http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2015/06/jahlil-okafor-slams-sixers-jersey-disgust-video.html Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:42:40 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=7821 Someone needs to tell 76ers rookie Jahlil Okafor to #TrustTheProcess. The Sixers have made a habit of drafting players that don’t fit together, but Sam Hinkie is stockpiling assets in order to pull off a big move one day down the line. At least that’s what the fans that are still drinking the Kool Aid are thinking…

Jahlil Okafor hasn’t even picked out a jersey number yet and it seems he’s already over this team. Body language never lies. Just check out the video of him slamming this jersey down in disgust:

Jahlil Okafor

The young man doesn’t seem too enthused about this situation:

]]> Live Draft Blog: Free Jahlil, Nerlens, and Embiid! http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2015/06/live-draft-blog-free-jahlil-nerlens-embiid-nbadraft.html Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:02 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=7791 Jahlil Okafor’s slide stops at number three overall. Sadly, I don’t think anyone wanted to get drafted to Sam Hinkie’s experiment in Philadelphia.

The 76ers now have Okafor, Joel Embiid (has never played an NBA game), and Nerlens Noel. Three young centers/PF’s all under 23 years old.

Yeah… this is not going to end well for someone. I look for Nerlens to force his way away from this experiment.

At a certain point the spreadsheet guys have to start fielding competitive teams that make sense, and not just hoard high draft picks.

THE SIXERS HAVE ANNOUNCED THEY ARE KEEPING OKAFOR!

#FREEDAGUYS

]]> Celtics to Trade for Jahlil Okafor if Available? http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2015/06/celtics-trade-jahlil-okafor.html Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:25:46 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=7780 The NBA draft is less than two hours away and some major news is already flying across the wires. Rumored talks is that the Boston Celtics are desperate for a young cornerstone, and if possible they will do whatever it takes to draft Jahlil Okafor if he falls in the draft.

Mind you the C’s are also linked to Kevin Love’s opt out. We’ll have a much clearer picture of what is going to happen if and when the Lakers draft D’Angelo Russell over Jahlil Okafor.

The Boston Celtics are prepared to send a significant trade package to the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 3 if Jahlil Okafor slips.

Okafor is in play for both the Minnesota Timberwolves at No. 1 and particularly the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 2. The Lakers are also considering D’Angelo Russell and Kristaps Porzingis with the second overall pick.

What do you think? Will the Celtics be giving up too much for the big man? Or should they stay put and convince Kevin Love to come to the green and white?

]]> Sources: Lakers Have Decided on Jahlil Okafor http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2015/06/lakers-decided-jahlil-okafor.html Thu, 11 Jun 2015 22:12:46 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=7715 Looks like the Los Angeles Lakers have come to a decision regarding the number two pick in the NBA Draft. According to RealGM/SI the pick will definitely be Jahlil Okafor C/PF out of Duke University.

The Los Angeles Lakers are doing their due diligence on other players, but sources say they’re locked in on Jahlil Okafor.

D’Angelo Russell and Emmanuel Mudiay have been brought in for workouts, but the Lakers see Okafor as a franchise center if the Minnesota Timberwolves select Karl-Anthony Towns.

SOURCE: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238159/Lakers-Locked-In-On-Jahlil-Okafor-At-No-2

The Lakers will have their pick of D’Angelo Russell, Emmanuel Mudiay, and Jahlil Okafor at the number two spot.

Jahlil helped Duke take the 2015 NCAA Championship and is thought of as a day one contributor with franchise changing potential. I just hope someone consulted KOBE before leaking these reports to the media.

]]> Jahlil Okafor Wouldn’t Mind Being Drafted to the Lakers http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2015/05/jahlil-okafor-mind-drafted-lakers.html Wed, 20 May 2015 22:28:00 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=7642 And thus the race to see who can slip to number two between Karl Towns and Jahlil Okafor begins. After the Minnesota Timberwolves won the lottery, I don’t think that any of the top prospects honestly looked excited about it. It also didn’t hurt that one of the best franchises in the NBA moved up to number two.

Revealed in an interview with SI, Jahlil Okafor said that has no problem going #2 overall. After all the Los Angeles Lakers do have that pick. If I had my selection between living in LA or Minneapolis I don’t think I’d lose any sleep over being picked two either:

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