The “Free Jah” movement is not going away. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is the latest player to express his support for the embattled Philadelphia 76ers big man in a short but substantive two-word tweet in all caps.
FREE JAH
— Book (@DevinBook) November 27, 2017
Booker sent out the tweet in light of the continued stalemate in Okafor's situation. The Sixers are reportedly still holding out for a second-rounder in a trade instead of outright releasing him.
Booker was drafted No. 13 overall in the 2015 draft, 10 spots lower than Okafor, who went No. 3 that year. But after their rookie season, the two players’ careers have gone on completely opposite directions.
Booker has since emerged as one of the promising young shooting guards in the game and has become the face of the Suns' franchise. Meanwhile, Okafor has been relegated to the bench in Philly for the better part of two years.
Jahlil Okafor’s father started wearing a “Free Jah” T-shirt earlier this month, and members of the Golden State Warriors posed for pictures alongside him to express their support. Cleveland Cavaliers star Isaiah Thomas has also voiced his displeasure over the whole Okafor situation.
Despite already having multiple centers on the roster, the Suns have previously been linked as a possible landing spot for Okafor. If Booker does get his wish for Jah to be freed, he could soon be playing alongside him in Phoenix.
Follow Us
Subscribe