As the trade deadline came and went on Wednesday, Celtics GM Danny Ainge revealed that his team was very close to pulling off a blockbuster trade with a player who would have stayed in Boston for years to come. Since it fell through, Ainge refused to name the player or the other team involved but after some digging it is now known that the player was Jahlil Okafor, which definitely would have a been a big deal involving the rookie.
NBA: Incident Report Released; A Drunk Jahlil Okafor Was Knocked Down Before Gun Pulled On Him
A seemingly drunk Jahlil Okafor was knocked to the ground before he had a gun pulled on him during an altercation in Philly back in October, this according to an incident report.
NBA: Kobe Bryant Gave Jahlil Okafor Advice About Staying Focused & Out of Trouble
Kobe Bryant is originally from Philly so when the Los Angeles Lakers played the 76ers in Philadelphia last night, they made it extra special for Bryant’s last homecoming game. While Kobe was there, he tracked down Sixers rookie Jahlil Okafor who has gone through a lot of trouble lately including two street fights, and gave him some veteran advice.
(Video) NBA: Jahlil Okafor Had 2nd Bloody Fight in Boston With Man Knocked Out on the Street
A few days ago I posted a video of a street fight that occurred in Boston between Sixers rookie Jahlil Okafor and hecklers. While another video has surfaced; apparently Okafor had a SECOND fight and this one shows a man knocked out on the ground and gashes on his face.
NBA: Jahlil Okafor Will Now Be Accompanied by a Security Guard When He Goes Out
Things have been pretty rough lately for Jahlil Okafor. The Philadelphia 76ers star rookie got into a street fight in Boston and reportedly had a gun pulled on him in Philly about a month ago. Now Okafor will reportedly be accompanied by a security guard when he goes out.
NBA: 76ers Rookie Jahlil Okafor Was Stopped By Police For Doing 108 MPH Over A Bridge
Jahlil Okafor has not had it easy as the beginning of his rookie season has unfolded and he finds himself in more off the court troubles than not. ESPN reported that the Philadelphia 76er was stopped earlier this month for driving over 100 mph on the Ben Franklin Bridge.
