Jahlil Okafor was once touted as a can't-miss prospect. He was seen as a franchise-altering player that could solidify a team's frontcourt for years to come. Unfortunately, Okafor's career has not panned out that way.
The former third overall pick has yet to make his mark on the NBA and now it appears that he's having trouble finding a team for next season. According to Ashish Mathur of Amico Hoops, Okafor isn't receiving any interest from teams around the league.
The 22-year-old has struggled to carve out a niche in the NBA. His best season came in his rookie year with the Philadelphia 76ers. He averaged 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds that season, but his numbers have steadily declined over the years.
Unfortunately, Okafor looks the part of an outdated big man in today's NBA. He's not a good defender and he doesn't stretch the floor on offense. His limited range at both ends of the court limits his effectiveness in today's pace and space game.
If Okafor can improve his outside shooting and his effort on the defensive end, he may have a chance at resurrecting his career. For now, no teams look willing to take a chance on the big man, but injuries happen and a team may need to take a flyer on Okafor.
He's still incredibly young and he may be able to be successful when put in the right situation.
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