Jahlil Okafor Says He 'Couldn't Be Happier' Being a 76er, Talks Trade Rumors

Jahlil Okafor said Tuesday he "couldn't be happier" to be a member of the Philadelphia 76ers and reinforced that he's committed to the team despite the uncertainty swirling around his future."I hear trade rumors and stuff like that, realizing that having a new scenario, I think it might be better than what it is now," he said, per GateHouse Media's Tom Moore (h/t NBC Sports' Kurt Helin). "When it comes to the NBA, this is all I know is wearing a Sixers uniform. And the city's been great to me, the coaches have been great to me, and my teammates have been great. So I couldn't be happier."Moore shared a video with Okafor's comments:The Sixers selected Okafor third overall in the 2015 draft, but he's failed to live up to expectations after thriving as the centerpiece of a Duke Blue Devils team that won a national title.Each of his past two seasons has been cut short due to right knee injuries, and even when he's been healthy, his production has been spotty.Although Okafor has averaged a respectable 14.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks through 103 career appearances, he's been a liability on defense.According to NBA.com'slineup data, the Sixers posted a defensive rating of 109.5 with Okafor on the floor last seasona mark that would have ranked as thethird-worstin the leagueand were outscored by 14.5 points per 100 possessions during those same minutes.With Okafor due a club option worth$6.3 millionfor the 2018-19 season and Richaun Holmes steadily rising up the depth chart thanks to his shot-blocking and rim-running capabilities, it's fair to wonder if the 21-year-old's days in Philadelphia could be numbered.
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