Processing…Welcome back Okafor (and Noel?)

JoJoEmbiid · Post #1 » by **JoJoEmbiid** » Sun Feb 5, 2023 9:25 pm

Blue Coats acquired Okafor, Shabazz Napier, and the ‘Brazilian KD’ Bruno Cabocolo for three guys I’ve never heard of. Sixers have also apparently looked into Noel.
What is going on???

MoeGreene · Post #2 » by **MoeGreene** » Sun Feb 5, 2023 9:32 pm

I'm all good with a reunion. Why not?

"Okafor can put up 20 rolling out of bed."

mjkvol · Post #3 » by **mjkvol** » Sun Feb 5, 2023 11:06 pm

Oy vey.

Negrodamus · Post #4 » by **Negrodamus** » Sun Feb 5, 2023 11:45 pm

Welcome back!

76thBearCub · Post #5 » by **76thBearCub** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 12:38 am

Well we probably wouldn't have Harden via Simmons via the 1st pick if it wasn't for that miserable season with him leading the way so thanks I reckon

ExplosionsInDaSky · Post #6 » by **ExplosionsInDaSky** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 3:23 am

Okafor.... Noel...Both lottery picks, both busts, both may possibly be better options than what we currently have at backup center.

SixthStreet · Post #7 » by **SixthStreet** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 5:15 am

The Okafor press conference jersey drop was low-key one of the funniest moments of the Process. I'm surprised he's still grinding. I don't live in Philly anymore but everyone be careful on the Ben Franklin please.

Embiid P · Post #8 » by **Embiid P** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 5:19 am

Where is Lloyd Free? I'm sure that he's thrilled with this news.

We get back-to-back NCAA title winners.

SixthStreet · Post #9 » by **SixthStreet** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 5:49 am

It's been sort of stressful rooting for a contender the last few years. In a way I'm looking forward to Process 2.0 whenever it happens. There were a lot of good times back then. Everyone is doing it now but Hinkie was the real visionary. We'll always be the first who truly committed to it. I have a sickness, I know...

76ciology · Post #10 » by **76ciology** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 8:17 am

Embiid P wrote:Where is Lloyd Free? I'm sure that he's thrilled with this news.

We get back-to-back NCAA title winners.

He is at the Hornets board supporting Dennis Smith Jr.

rzzzzz · Post #11 » by **rzzzzz** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 3:06 pm

ExplosionsInDaSky wrote:Okafor.... Noel...Both lottery picks, both busts, both may possibly be better options than what we currently have at backup center.

Blowing one playoff season and coaching job on Montrezl seems to cause him no pause in doing it again. He hates Paul. Putting OK4 out there with the Maxey 2nd unit would give up a ton of points. But if that inflamed knee is as healed as it looks in those recent G league highlights, I don’t see how he can’t return to scoring big down low and opening up the perimeter. Maybe he doesn’t build on a 20 point lead, but maybe we don’t get outscored by 20 a few minutes after Joel sits down.

agiaco · Post #12 » by **agiaco** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 5:26 pm

Negrodamus wrote:

Welcome back!

Can someone please remind me who that is on the right.

Negrodamus · Post #13 » by **Negrodamus** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 5:34 pm

agiaco wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:

Welcome back!

Can someone please remind me who that is on the right.

UNC icon, JP Tokoto.

SixthStreet · Post #14 » by **SixthStreet** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 9:44 pm

Watch on YouTube

I take back what I said about Harrell's defense.

Bum Adebayo · Post #15 » by **Bum Adebayo** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 10:04 pm

SixthStreet wrote:

Watch on YouTube

I take back what I said about Harrell's defense.

Okafor is better on defense than Harrell, also Vegan Okafor is a different beast.

76ciology · Post #16 » by **76ciology** » Tue Feb 7, 2023 3:50 am

Okafor could be playable if you play a lot of zone or do that scheme nuggets does where they protect Jokic on defense at all cost.

Personally, my issue with Okafor has always been on offense. But I’d take his offense over Harrell’s

Check the stats and you’ll be surprised to find that out.

blargh · Post #17 » by **blargh** » Tue Feb 7, 2023 12:57 pm

76ciology wrote:Okafor could be playable if you play a lot of zone or do that scheme nuggets does where they protect Jokic on defense at all cost.

Personally, my issue with Okafor has always been on offense. But I’d take his offense over Harrell’s

Check the stats and you’ll be surprised to find that out.

He’s always been a better scorer than Harrell, but he wasn’t as good at finishing as a roll man. If he’s going to play with Harden, that’s a big problem. If Doc is going with all-bench lineups, it’s less of an issue, but then how many minutes are we really talking about?

Either way, Okafor seems like has matured, and he’ll bring some nostalgic good vibes. It’s surprising how the 3 Process bigs don’t seem to gold any grudges against each other. I guess that’s because one was so much better than the other two, there’s no point.

ExplosionsInDaSky · Post #18 » by **ExplosionsInDaSky** » Tue Feb 7, 2023 8:00 pm

Any chance we call Okafor up? I can't imagine it being a good circumstance as to why.

zaz102 · Post #19 » by **zaz102** » Tue Feb 7, 2023 8:03 pm

ExplosionsInDaSky wrote:Any chance we call Okafor up? I can't imagine it being a good circumstance as to why.

He doesn't have an NBA contract. He can't be called up unless he signs one. Just like if he was still playing for his old G League team. Plus I think he's hurt. Long way of saying no.

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youngcrev · Post #20 » by **youngcrev** » Sun Feb 12, 2023 12:43 pm

zaz102 wrote:
ExplosionsInDaSky wrote:Any chance we call Okafor up? I can't imagine it being a good circumstance as to why.
He doesn't have an NBA contract. He can't be called up unless he signs one. Just like if he was still playing for his old G League team. Plus I think he's hurt. Long way of saying no.

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Yup. And just to tag on to this, he's also not eligible for a 2 way contract before anyone gets that idea in their head. That's only for players with less than 4 years experience in the league.