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graymule wrote:8-)
Haven't noticed that Okafor has left the Sixers.
Since Hawks are short handed for a while @ center, would we consider giving a second round
pick and try prying him away?
Side note: Hawks DID give King James a good game. Just think, he had to personally guard Dennis!
graymule wrote::D
Even up for Moose?
jayu70 wrote:graymule wrote::D
Even up for Moose?
Moose for Okafor - sure.
Spud2nique wrote:jayu70 wrote:graymule wrote::D
Even up for Moose?
Moose for Okafor - sure.
I'd miss the goggles of the Moose more than anything Okafor would bring to us...
LamarHampton wrote:Spud2nique wrote:jayu70 wrote:Moose for Okafor - sure.
I'd miss the goggles of the Moose more than anything Okafor would bring to us...
Sad to say but I would legit keep Moose over Okafor. Admittedly I don't watch a ton of Okafor, but unless Hehas a hidden talent or ability that I have yet to witness, I am going Moose all day. (which is really sad for a guy drafted where Okafor was, you know? Like it really feels bad to say that because Moose has been mega underwhelming since at least the start of last season, and now that he has a seemingly unhealing sprained ankle, well, I'm not exactly closed-minded about trading him away.)
graymule wrote:LamarHampton wrote:Spud2nique wrote:
I'd miss the goggles of the Moose more than anything Okafor would bring to us...
Sad to say but I would legit keep Moose over Okafor. Admittedly I don't watch a ton of Okafor, but unless Hehas a hidden talent or ability that I have yet to witness, I am going Moose all day. (which is really sad for a guy drafted where Okafor was, you know? Like it really feels bad to say that because Moose has been mega underwhelming since at least the start of last season, and now that he has a seemingly unhealing sprained ankle, well, I'm not exactly closed-minded about trading him away.)
The love, or lack thereof, for Moose by jayu70 is well known. She would like him gone. Okafor becomes a free agent
at the season's end. Moose - nope.
ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported that the price for Okafor has dropped to just one second round pick, which seems like a bargain for a player of his caliber. I don’t know how many players you will find in the second round with the potential to become a good role player or even better.
The one big thing that really slows Okafor from being a good player is his ability to play defense.
[T]he Celtics need his offensive skills, as their bench ranks 22nd in the league in scoring. Okafor can come off the bench and provide the Celtics with a much-needed presence in the scoring column.
He is still just 21 years old, with so much to prove. Why not send away a second round pick for a player who has a chip on his shoulder?
Jamaaliver wrote:Hoops Habit proposes Okafor to the Celtics in exchange for Detroit's 2019 2nd round pick.
It's crazy, cause he was avg 17 ppg and 7 rpg just a year and a half ago...at age 19. Philly has completely mismanaged this asset.ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported that the price for Okafor has dropped to just one second round pick, which seems like a bargain for a player of his caliber. I don’t know how many players you will find in the second round with the potential to become a good role player or even better.
The one big thing that really slows Okafor from being a good player is his ability to play defense.
[T]he Celtics need his offensive skills, as their bench ranks 22nd in the league in scoring. Okafor can come off the bench and provide the Celtics with a much-needed presence in the scoring column.
He is still just 21 years old, with so much to prove. Why not send away a second round pick for a player who has a chip on his shoulder?
Jamaaliver wrote:Hoops Habit proposes Okafor to the Celtics in exchange for Detroit's 2019 2nd round pick.
It's crazy, cause he was avg 17 ppg and 7 rpg just a year and a half ago...at age 19. Philly has completely mismanaged this asset.ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported that the price for Okafor has dropped to just one second round pick, which seems like a bargain for a player of his caliber. I don’t know how many players you will find in the second round with the potential to become a good role player or even better.
The one big thing that really slows Okafor from being a good player is his ability to play defense.
[T]he Celtics need his offensive skills, as their bench ranks 22nd in the league in scoring. Okafor can come off the bench and provide the Celtics with a much-needed presence in the scoring column.
He is still just 21 years old, with so much to prove. Why not send away a second round pick for a player who has a chip on his shoulder?
Real GMRealGM Wiretap wrote:The Brooklyn Nets have made a pair of "second draft" moves in trading for Jahlil Okafor and D'Angelo Russell. The hope is that the new situation maximizes the talent that people saw in Okafor and Russell during the draft process less than three years ago.
“Well, I think in any trade or acquisition, you’re essentially going to bet on your staff,” Sean Marks said. “That’s what we’ll do.”
The Nets still have one more draft without their first round pick.
“We’re not trying to get this all back in one fell swoop, or anything like that," Marks said. "We’ll see what opportunities arise over the next year or 18 months, two years, three years and so forth. [That is] the same thing we’ve done over the last 18 months.
Yahoo SportsJahlil Okafor not sure what is next, but it’s probably not with Nets
When Jahlil Okafor went to the Nets, it seemed he would get his chance to prove he still had a place in the NBA. Despite the injuries and a below-the-rim game and struggling defense, the Nets seemed a place he could get some run and show what he can do
In the Nets 18 games since the All-Star break, he has played in just three. He may well not get on the court again.
Okafor is an unrestricted free agent, so what is next for him next summer?
Okafor will have a few options, but mot many — there are teams willing to role the dice on him, although unlikely with a fully guaranteed deal for the next season. He’s going to have to again prove he can stay healthy and contribute to stick in the league.
Jamaaliver wrote:Sad ending to this tale. Can you imagine your entire career largely being over at age 22?
He should look overseas for opportunities.Yahoo SportsJahlil Okafor not sure what is next, but it’s probably not with Nets
When Jahlil Okafor went to the Nets, it seemed he would get his chance to prove he still had a place in the NBA. Despite the injuries and a below-the-rim game and struggling defense, the Nets seemed a place he could get some run and show what he can do
In the Nets 18 games since the All-Star break, he has played in just three. He may well not get on the court again.
Okafor is an unrestricted free agent, so what is next for him next summer?
Okafor will have a few options, but mot many — there are teams willing to role the dice on him, although unlikely with a fully guaranteed deal for the next season. He’s going to have to again prove he can stay healthy and contribute to stick in the league.
hawkmanreturns wrote:Jamaaliver wrote:Sad ending to this tale. Can you imagine your entire career largely being over at age 22?
He should look overseas for opportunities.Yahoo SportsJahlil Okafor not sure what is next, but it’s probably not with Nets
When Jahlil Okafor went to the Nets, it seemed he would get his chance to prove he still had a place in the NBA. Despite the injuries and a below-the-rim game and struggling defense, the Nets seemed a place he could get some run and show what he can do
In the Nets 18 games since the All-Star break, he has played in just three. He may well not get on the court again.
Okafor is an unrestricted free agent, so what is next for him next summer?
Okafor will have a few options, but mot many — there are teams willing to role the dice on him, although unlikely with a fully guaranteed deal for the next season. He’s going to have to again prove he can stay healthy and contribute to stick in the league.
This just seems wrong. There was a time when a guy as good as he is in the post would be an NBA player for +10 years, defensive liability or not.
