Some good days and some bad days
So how does “some good days and some bad days” work? Well the reality is that its a situation he will face for some time, perhaps even for his entire career. Now, what can the Philadelphia 76ers do about it?
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Most likely nothing. The team can like it or lump it. What options remain?
We’ve heard trade rumors. Everyone has heard Jahlil Okafor trade rumors. But the fact remains that only a very desperate team would trade anything of significant value to the Philadelphia 76ers for that huge questionmark over Jahlil Okafor’s knee. So the only alternative is the Philadelphia 76ers giving Okafor away for next to nothing. I cannot accept that for a minute. He is worth far more if the knee pain subsides, or is manageable for the better part of the season.
How much playing time should Okafor expect?
Let’s stop kidding ourselves. The starting center role for the Philadelphia 76ers belongs to Joel Embiid. Currently, the team has a number of players who can absorb playing minutes at the center position. Jahlil Okafor may no longer even be the primary backup center. So how many playing minutes are truly on the line if the Philadelphia 76ers stick with Okafor for the time being?
Trade rumors appear to be just that, rumors. I cannot fathom the Philadelphia 76ers consenting to drastic lowering of Okafor’s value before the team makes the NBA playoffs. Why would they? The teams who continue to be rumored with interest are likely teams the Sixers will face in post-season. Aiding the competition would be a very short-sighted and foolish squandering of team resources.