The last time Jahlil Okafor played an NBA match, was back in 2021, but 1,367 days later he finally got the chance with the Pacers, because the team gave him a 10-day contract after his impressive versions in the affiliate Indiana team in Indiana. Almost four years later he played against the Wizards this Thursday.
During this scope of the competition, the 29-year-old in China, Mexico City, Spain, returned to China and eventually Puerto Rico, before returning to the United States to fight in the G-competition. The Thru Th is, starting the big man Myles Turner until after the All-Star break, the Pacers needed a center.
While the Pacers initially intended to sign the Alex Len veteran center, which eventually traded for the Lakers, the Franchise Okafor, who led the crazy ants this season. “He can be back. He is a man who can score, he can end up. This is a great opportunity for him.
“We take care of ours here,” said Pacers coach Rick Carlisle. “There were other options, but we chose to bring someone on board who has been with us all season. That is loyalty to show someone who has shown loyalty to us, which is great. And I wish him the best. “
During the 15-game tip-off tournament for the Mad Ants, Jahlil had an average of 18.5 points per match at 70.4% shooting, 8.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Regarding the regular season game, it is on average 18.6 points per match at 66.9% shooting, 9.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
During the match against Washington, Forward Obi Toppin and Guard Bennedict Mathurin combined last night to score 59 points, including 46 in the second half plus overtime hours that contributed to the pacers that came back from 19 points and ultimately stealing a 134-130 victory.
“I just came in and brought energy,” said Toppin. “Save open shots. We have great guards who find us all for open shots. They attract so much attention for TY (Haliburton) and TJ (McConnell). Just go in there and bring both offensive and defensive energy. “
