It’s true what they say, the sequel isn’t always as good as the original. Jahlil Okafor seemed to be on a similar path to start his career as Anthony Davis.
Both spent parts of their childhood raised in Chicago. Both led their teams to a national championship as a freshman in college. Both were high lottery choices as big men. But something happened along the way.
Despite averaging a promising 17 points and 7 rebounds a game as a rookie with the Philadelphia 76ers, and earning First Team All-Rookie honors, Okafor was marred with constant off the court issues, like his controversial run in with fans in Boston one night.