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Jahlil Okafor looking VASTLY improved.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 8/25/18 at 2:17 pm
showing off ballhandling, jumper in pickup.
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considering this guy came in at 275, was known for being soft, slow, and out of shape, having no face-up game. he had an injury, and is now playing at 250 and lean and muscled-- dude, got a bad rap on a Philadelphia tanking loaded frontcourt shitshow.
i mean, he was a REALLY good, really skilled prospect coming in. i think the Pellies got a steal. and if you watch the video, he's super comfortable dribbling and pulling up.
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considering this guy came in at 275, was known for being soft, slow, and out of shape, having no face-up game. he had an injury, and is now playing at 250 and lean and muscled-- dude, got a bad rap on a Philadelphia tanking loaded frontcourt shitshow.
i mean, he was a REALLY good, really skilled prospect coming in. i think the Pellies got a steal. and if you watch the video, he's super comfortable dribbling and pulling up.
This post was edited on 8/25/18 at 2:19 pm
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Posted on 8/25/18 at 2:24 pm to LSU Fan 90812
I don’t think offense was ever his issue, it still depends on what he can do on the other end.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 2:26 pm to CP3forMVP
he wasn't known as a floor spacer. only a prodding back to the basket guy.
with regard to D, i think dropping 20 lbs and maybe working with strength and conditioning coaches might help with that.
as well as playing with the best defensive big in the league.
with regard to D, i think dropping 20 lbs and maybe working with strength and conditioning coaches might help with that.
as well as playing with the best defensive big in the league.
This post was edited on 8/25/18 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 8/25/18 at 3:03 pm to LSU Fan 90812
If he works out the Pels have an extremely good big man rotation. Honestly they already have an extremely good big man rotation and it just got deeper.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 3:13 pm to CP3forMVP
agreed. He has to work on defense. it's pretty obvious thats what this team stresses. hopefully, by having to guard AD, Randle, & Mirotic in practice, Jahlil will be pushed to work hard on that end
Posted on 8/25/18 at 4:27 pm to LSU Fan 90812
The best part, Dell was smart enough to give him 2 years. If he does indeed play up to his full potential, we will have his early bird rights to be able to re-sign him long term
Posted on 8/25/18 at 4:40 pm to LSU Fan 90812
Okafor always had a great face-up game within 10 feet. I don’t think that part will ever go away. His defense is the real key, and we will see if it gets better with his conditioning.
Damn shame he went to Philly at 3. He needed to be at a team that had high expectations and a culture where people held him accountable.
Damn shame he went to Philly at 3. He needed to be at a team that had high expectations and a culture where people held him accountable.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:43 pm to Soggymoss
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The best part, Dell was smart enough to give him 2 years. If he does indeed play up to his full potential, we will have his early bird rights to be able to re-sign him long term
This!!!
Posted on 8/25/18 at 6:48 pm to Keys Open Doors
If you watch the clips, he’s dribbling and driving from the three point line.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 6:53 pm to Keys Open Doors
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Damn shame he went to Philly at 3. He needed to be at a team that had high expectations and a culture where people held him accountable.
Yes, that held back Joel Embiid.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 9:56 pm to LSU Fan 90812
I’m pulling for him.
Posted on 8/27/18 at 10:00 am to LSU Fan 90812
Who’s he playing against
Chances are he’s always had pickup game handles.
Chances are he’s always had pickup game handles.
Posted on 8/27/18 at 10:24 am to Lester Earl
Best case scenario, he takes Diallo’s 6ft 5inch non skilled self out of the bigs rotation and we throw Diallo into a bigger deal for a wing.
Posted on 8/27/18 at 1:10 pm to Garden of Asik
6’9”
And skilled
Do you watch the pelicans ?
And skilled
Do you watch the pelicans ?
Posted on 8/27/18 at 2:21 pm to Lester Earl
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Who’s he playing against
Chances are he’s always had pickup game handles.
i'm just sayin' bud, watch him move.
Posted on 8/27/18 at 4:52 pm to Machine
He’s about 6ft 7 with no skill other than hustling. He’s an absolute liability. Don’t believe the program heights. Use your eyeballs. He’s maybe 2-3 inches taller than Jrue.
Posted on 8/27/18 at 10:18 pm to Garden of Asik
Yeah, Diallo is definitely not 6'9". He was 6'7.5" at the combine. He is certainly long which helps his standing reach, but he doesn't really use his length well. He's somewhere between energetic and spastic. Basically, he is and end of bench big until he proves otherwise.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 11:36 am to Jester
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He's somewhere between energetic and spastic
with a strong lean towards spastic
if i were a pels coach i'd be making him practice passing, ball handling and rebounding...but diallo plays like he thinks he's a scorer
Posted on 8/28/18 at 7:00 pm to LSU Fan 90812
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Jahlil Okafor looking VASTLY improved.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 11:13 am to LSU Fan 90812
Won't help him in fantasy... 
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