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What Can Sixers Expect From Sophomore Jahlil Okafor?

By Bret Stuter

Feb 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) defends during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) defends during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; U.S player Jahlil Okafor (8) knocks the ball away from World player Kristaps Porzingis (6) in the second half during the Rising Stars Challenge basketball game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; U.S player Jahlil Okafor (8) knocks the ball away from World player Kristaps Porzingis (6) in the second half during the Rising Stars Challenge basketball game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Focus On Defense

But sophomore Okafor needs to improve defense, and I expect the player and team to make that a major focus of his off-season training regiment. In fact, there is some solid analytics to suggest that his sophomore season will lead to an uptick in his defense.  Tracking defensive efforts of offensively aligned center has been tracked, and you can find in depth data here:

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