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re: pels and sixers talking about okafor
Posted on 2/7/17 at 5:56 am to NOLA Bronco
Posted on 2/7/17 at 5:56 am to NOLA Bronco
I don't know if I'd agree that Okafor takes up the same space as AD. A lot of the highlights I'm seeing show him attacking the basket from 10-15 feet out because he's got a pretty damn good handle for a 7 footer. Again, I would see him filling the role we currently have Jones in minus pump faking from 3. Whether that's worth a 2018 1st is another question entirely and depends on what you can get for Jones. If Jones + Tyreke or Galloway can get you a mid-late 1st then I think you're better off taking Okafor who has upside and a cheaper deal than what Jones would likely cost to keep.
Posted on 2/7/17 at 6:17 am to TigerinATL
Okafor defense is a huge red flag.
Jones at least has the athleticism to defend the rim and on perimeter (sort of). Okafor has neither the athleticism nor the smarts/instincts to do much of anything on defense. i don't see how Davis/Okafor work defensively in a small ball league
doesnt mean he can't get better, but they could be giving up a lottery pick for a guy who can't play significant minutes next to Davis. that's a miss for me
ETA- not an egregious one. dumping Ajinca and getting a talent like Okafor on a rookie deal is fine. just not moving the needle big picture for me
Jones at least has the athleticism to defend the rim and on perimeter (sort of). Okafor has neither the athleticism nor the smarts/instincts to do much of anything on defense. i don't see how Davis/Okafor work defensively in a small ball league
doesnt mean he can't get better, but they could be giving up a lottery pick for a guy who can't play significant minutes next to Davis. that's a miss for me
ETA- not an egregious one. dumping Ajinca and getting a talent like Okafor on a rookie deal is fine. just not moving the needle big picture for me
This post was edited on 2/7/17 at 6:26 am
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