GALLOWAY, N.J. - One needed to totally revamp his shot, eliminating the tendency to bring the ball across his body to get off a shot. The other has great form on his shot, but for some reason has trouble making foul shots.
Sixers coach Brett Brown would like to see one not necessarily lose weight, but certainly get himself into better playing shape, while the other is constantly encouraged to bulk up, whether through weights or food.
Their games really couldn't be more opposite, with rookie Jahlil Okafor owning the bruising, 275-pound body that combines power with finesse and NBA-ready skill moves around the basket and Nerlens Noel possessing that crazy athleticism that leads to eye-popping dunks and rejections.