EMEKA OKAFOR
#50 - C
Ht/Wt 6’10’’, 255 lbs
Experience 10 years
Debut Nov 4, 2004
Born Sep 28, 1982 (41 yrs) Houston, Texas
Drafted Drafted by Charlotte in 2004 (1/2).
College Connecticut
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2018-10-13 Waived by the Philadelphia 76ers.
2018-09-21 Signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia 76ers.
2018-09-19 Waived by the New Orleans Pelicans.
2018-03-06 Missed 1 game (ankle injury).
2018-03-04 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NBA Eddie Gottlieb Trophy Rookie of the Year 2004-05
NBA All-Rookie First Team All-Rookie First Team 2004-05
NCAA Member of NCAA Division I championship team Member of NCAA Division I championship team 2003-04
NCAA Division I Tournament Most Outstanding Player Division I Tournament Most Outstanding Player 2003-04
NCAA The Sporting News All-America First Team The Sporting News All-America First Team 2003-04
Olympics Member of the bronze-winning U.S. Olympic Team Member of the bronze-winning U.S. Olympic Team 2004