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Can Philadelphia 76ers Jahlil Okafor ascend from zero to hero?

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been desaturated.) Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been desaturated.) Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Brett Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to Jahlil Okafor #8 in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Wells Fargo Center on November 16, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Wizards 109-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Social media warming

And finally, he needs to win over some positive momentum on social media:

And there is also this:

He could fool one person. But the trend on his 2017 debut is incredibly well received by some of his harshest critics.

What say you, Philadelphia?

So now its up to you, Philadelphia. Do you want to oust the guy who is working so hard to be a positive factor on the team? Do you roll the dice that you will find someone better, when all the probabilities suggest that is a very difficult thing to do?

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Or do fans afford the young man the opportunity for redemption?  Is it a matter of pride, that fans insist on being right to claim he is a bust? Or is the team outcome the ultimate goal, and a rejuvenated Okafor adding to the team success will be welcomed by all?

He takes the court against the Boston Celtics on October 6, 2017.  If he has a good game then, a trend is established. Then it will be decision time. Zero or Hero?  I hope it’s the latter.