TheCage4 wrote:While I somewhat understand why NOLA traded for Jrue, I do not see why they'd want Okafor.
The Pelicans need to pair AD with a legit two-way big who can man the middle. While Jahil has the offensive game to alleviate some of the scoring burden, he is a defensive liabilty & not a quality rebounder.
I just see the two getting in each others way on offense and not truly solving anything except for putting two young recognizable names together.
Also, if Philly gets another 1st from NOLA the fans should speak up.
Ideally, they should go for Noel instead of Okafor, but if NOLA is going to give up a big, they need something long term.
Noel is actually going to be a RFA while Okafor will still have two years on his rookie deal.
Someone could just out bit for Noel and Pelicans are left with nothing. They rather take their chances with Okafor even though Noel would fit better.