Jahlil Okafor to Hawks

[Spud2nique]

 

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[Spud2nique]

Watch Trae resurrect this bigs career. He is gonna work with the big man’s girth. Let’s go!

[sturt]

Figured on a big, of course, but just did NOT see that coming. At all.

It's the 15th spot, so no big deal, except that the 15th man is likely to be the 5th big man for the first half of the season until Big2O returns.

Can't say I'm content, but the optimist in me wants me to be content really, really bad, and will surely wear me down.

[Dnice]

uhhh.. ok...lol

[Spud2nique]

Big body no doubt Bay Area kid I recall. He’s never played with a Trae. He’s got that big girthy body for screens. He’s got a chance.

His top 10 plays from last year.

 

[JayBirdHawk]

Both him and TLC are ungauranteed deals....for now Camp bodies.

[High5]

Surprised he’s only 25. Feels like he’s been a disappointment for much longer. I don’t hate taking a flier on him.

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, Spud2nique said:

Big body no doubt Bay Area kid I recall. 

 

Born in Arkansas, but split time between parents (father lived in Chicago).  Moved to Chicago permanently at age 9 and went to high school there.  

[sturt]

Whoa.

Just watched those highlights.

And that has to be the most underwhelming #1 I think I've ever seen.

15 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Both him and TLC are ungauranteed deals....for now Camp bodies.

Keep reminding me, please.

[Dynamo]

I like the pickup Hawks need a big body center.

[NBASupes]

I love it

[JayBirdHawk]

16 minutes ago, sturt said:

Keep reminding me, please.

[marco102]

If he or TLC are your 15th players, that's quality depth.  They will be much better than the 15th players on most teams. I don't mind the signing. 

Gives us another big body for training camp.

Edit:  I also know it's non-guaranteed which is even better. 

Edited September 16, 2021 by marco102

[kg01]

13 minutes ago, NBASupes said:

I love it

Heh.  Ok, Duke fan.

Guy's gotta reinvent himself or be dinosaur'd outta the league.  The clips of him on defense are .... wait for it ... offensive. 

I'm here all week.

ETA: And how could I forget, former 6er = "Simmons deal incoming" - NBASsupes

Edited September 16, 2021 by kg01

[Spud2nique]

2 minutes ago, kg01 said:

Heh.  Ok, Duke fan.

Guy's gotta reinvent himself or be dinosaur'd outta the league.  The clips of him on defense are .... wait for it ... offensive. 

I'm here all week.

Did you see the top plays.. #4 he deflected a ball on D, I thought there would be more to it..but that was it, they were off on a break though so I guess he started it lol.

Welcome Ja! 

[Spud2nique]

15 minutes ago, NBASupes said:

I love it

I was fairly certain you would knock my game if you ever saw me play somehow, but if you love Jahlil you’d love me! 

4 minutes ago, kg01 said:

Ok, Duke fan.

 

[Spud2nique]

3 minutes ago, Spud2nique said:

s.. #4

Play #6 sorry  

[ATLHawks3]

If he could play defense and extend his range, he would be a really valuable player.

[Spud2nique]

One thing about him is he has a lot of power in his game, he’s very forceful with that body, his footwork is a lil choppy and at times gets called for steps. Still have a feeling Trae can unleash something. This is his chance to resurrect his career, might be his absolute last chance.

[JayBirdHawk]

3 minutes ago, ATLHawks3 said:

If he could play defense and extend his range, he would be a really valuable player.