Jahlil Okafor most recently played in the NBA during the 2020-21 season when he appeared in 27 games for the Detroit Pistons.
That year, he averaged 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 61.8% from the field.
Last season, Okafor played in the G League and averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 70.3% from the field in 16 games.
NBA Vet, Jahlil Okafor dropped 26 PTS for @CapitanesCDMX. His impressive performance helped the Capitanes secure the win at home. Check out the best moments from tonight's game! pic.twitter.com/PKrYpk2nX1
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) November 11, 2022
Okafor began this season with Casademont Zaragoza and averaged 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 57.5% from the field and 42.9% from the three-point range in 11 games.
However, BasketNews.com reported (on November 27) that he is now joining the Zhejiang Lions in the CBA (h/t RealGM).
Via BasketNews on November 27: "Former No. 3 NBA Draft pick Jahlil Okafor is moving to China, announced his now former team Casademont Zaragoza"
Former No. 3 NBA Draft pick Jahlil Okafor is moving to China, announced his now former team Casademont Zaragoza pic.twitter.com/KBuOXzljxI
— BasketNews (@BasketNews_com) November 27, 2023
Okafor was the third pick in the 2015 NBA Draft (by the Philadelphia 76ers) out of Duke.
During his one season with the Blue Devils, he averaged 17.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.4 blocks per contest and led them to the National Championship.
Jahlil Okafor To Join Zhejiang Guangsha In China https://t.co/oA4chxSC3W
— RealGM (@RealGM) November 28, 2023
Over six seasons in the NBA, Okafor played for the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons and New Orleans Pelicans.
His career averages are 10.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 54.2% from the field and 22.2% from the three-point range in 247 regular season games.
He is only 27 years old, so it's possible that Okafor could return to the NBA at some point.
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