New York bound?
The consensus number one pick and Duke University standout Jahlil Okafor has officially put his name in the ring and is declaring for the upcoming NBA Draft. The freshman becomes one of a handful of stars that had a one-and-done season, after helping the Blue Devils win the National Championship against Wisconsin this past Monday.
The first team All-American averaged 17.3 points and 8.5 rebounds in his one season at Duke and became the first freshman ever in history to be named league player of the year coming out of the ACC.
“As early as I can remember, I’ve fantasized and dreamed of the day that I could play professional basketball. I recall at the age of 6, promising my mom and dad that when I made it to the NBA I would buy them both different colored trucks. They would laugh with me in support and encouraged me to dream big and work hard. With that being said and now at the age of 19, my dream is still alive.”
It is widely speculated that the New York Knicks would take Okafor if they happen to receive the first pick in the upcoming draft and even if they don’t, the highly talked about 19-year old should not slip past the No. 2 pick, much less No. 3, barring unexpected circumstances.
Where do you think Okafor would fit best? Los Angeles? Philadelphia? New York?