Bold Prediction: Jahlil Okafor Will Compete For Top NBA Scorer

By Bret Stuter | Sep 8, 2016

Feb 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) attempt to dribbles past the defense of Orlando Magic forward Jason Smith (14) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Orlando Magic won 124-115. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 21, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) celebrates making a basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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While much of the focus right now has been on the new faces of Ben Simmons, Dario Saric, and even Joel Embiid, most news about Jahlil Okafor announces or squelches the latest trade rumors.

Now that Jahlil Okafor has survived all trade rumors, he should think about one thing. Offense.

Buried in the dark recesses of our minds was a basketball team that did not pass well, did not shoot particularly well, did not sink shots from beyond the arc, and at times looked overmanned and overmatched. This was Jahlil Okafor’s rookie experience.

Three words summarize those conditions for this year’s team: It Won’t Happen.

Without a doubt, Jahlil Okafor is a special NBA talent. Not perfect. Not All-Pro. Special. As such, his offense deserves to receive as much discussion as the short-comings of his defense.

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