30 Jun
Jahlil Okafor Rumors
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Position: C
Born: 12/15/95
Height: 6-11 / 2.11
Weight:270 lbs. / 122.5 kg.
Salary: $1,702,486
Born: 12/15/95
Height: 6-11 / 2.11
Weight:270 lbs. / 122.5 kg.
Salary: $1,702,486
Malika Andrews: Pelicans are picking up Jahlil Okafor’s team option for the 2019-2020 season, league sources tell ESPN. The New Orleans staff is impressed by the way Okafor has reworked his body and the improvements he’s made on the defensive end of the floor.
Oleh Kosel: Alvin Gentry doesn’t think Jahlil Okafor is fully healthy. The center sat out today’s practice but the hope is he can play tomorrow vs Raptors. “Yeah, we’ll see how it goes.” Regarding Jah’s persistent ankle issues, Gentry offered a plausible theory — poor shoe performance. pic.twitter.com/k4G1NeFvj6
What has this season been like for you? Jahlil Okafor: There’s been a lot of ups and downs as far as my playing time and the team’s success. We started out hot, but we’re struggling now. It’s been kind of a roller coaster but I’m trying to make the most of it for sure.
Speaking of A.D., what’s it been like playing with him after the relationship you guys had as young kids growing up in Chicago? Jahlil Okafor: It’s been amazing. I’ve known (Davis) for a while. We’ve always been in communication. He’s always reached out and has pretty much been like a resource for me. But to be around him every day and see how he goes about his days — he’s a complete professional — he’s been great. I really can’t put into words how much it’s benefitted me, but I’m super grateful for that.
You guys obviously have a different perspective from us on the outside, but how would you explain what it’s taken for you guys to deal with all of this stuff surrounding A.D. and to separate that from how you see him as a person? Jahlil Okafor: He’s the best person in the world. Obviously, he’s a superstar but he’s like a normal person. We’re super appreciative of how he comes in every day and works. We all appreciate his wish is to be traded and we know that’s probably going to happen eventually. But he’ll always have my respect because I know how much he loves the game and I know the work he puts in.
Will Guillory: Alvin Gentry says Jahlil Okafor will play tonight. Elfrid Payton will probably remain out through the All-Star break
