Atlanta Hawks and Jahlil Okafor go separate ways / News - Basketnews.com

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The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on center Jahlil Okafor, via the official club's report.

Jahlil Okafor

Position:CAge:25Height:211 cmWeight:125 kgBirth place:Chicago, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

This off-season the 25-year-old was involved in a traderevolving aroundDeAndre Jordanthat sentJahlil Okafor from Detroit to Brooklyn, however, the Nets waived the Nigerian big man.

After that, Okafor was given a chance by the Atlanta Hawks and signed a non-guaranteed contract. But the partnership did not last long.

The 2.08-meter center was drafted third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2015. He has averaged 10.4 points and 4.7 rebounds over six seasons with four different teams: thePistons(2020-21), theNew Orleans Pelicans(2018-20), theNets(2017-18), and the76ers(2015-17).

Jahlil Okafor represented Nigeria at the Tokyo Olympics, posting 9.0 points (85.7% 2PT), 4.7 rebounds, 3.0 turnovers, and 8.7 PIR over 14.7 minutes.

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