JAHLIL
OKAFOR
C
Ht/Wt
6’11’’,
275 lbs
Experience
6
years
Debut
Oct 28, 2015
Born
Dec 15, 1995
(28 yrs)
Chicago, Illinois
Drafted
Drafted by Philadelphia in 2015 (1/3).
College
Duke
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2023-07-17 |
Signed with Casa Demont Zaragoza (Spain).
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| 2021-10-11 |
Waived by the Atlanta Hawks.
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| 2021-09-16 |
Signed as a free agent by the Atlanta Hawks.
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| 2021-09-09 |
Waived by the Brooklyn Nets.
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| 2021-09-04 |
Acquired from the Detroit Pistons
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The Brooklyn Nets acquired forward Sekou Doumbouya and center Jahlil Okafor from the Detroit Pistons for a second-round draft pick in 2022, a second-round draft pick in 2024, a second-round draft pick in 2025, a second-round draft pick in 2027, center DeAndre Jordan and cash. |
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | All-Rookie First Team All-Rookie First Team | 2015-16 |
| NCAA | John R. Wooden Award All-American Team John R. Wooden Award All-American Team | 2014-15 |
Scouting Report
Dominant in the offensive post: has a soft touch and creative moves to get high-percentage buckets. Has the true center size NBA teams covet: not just tall, but massive all-round, with a huge wingspan and big hands. Mobile for a true pivot and can run the floor impressively. Shows good defensive upside too. Struggles shooting from the mid-range out, and doesn't help his team from the charity stripe. Not all that explosive or as defensively physical as he can be. Has been in some off-court trouble, and maturity is a question mark.
Long Range Potential: Powerhouse true center with star potential.
