Jahlil Okafor, Indiana Pacers and NBA

Jahlil Okafor plays first NBA game in 1,367 days. Pacers reward 'loyalty' with opportunity.
The former Duke star last played in the NBA in 2021 and after a strong G League season (and open roster spot), Jahlil Okafor is getting another shot.
Pacers’ Jahlil Okafor draws attention in first NBA appearance since 2021
In a testament to his perseverance, Jahlil Okafor was finally able to make his return to the NBA nearly four years after playing his last game in the league. On Tuesday night, Okafor suited up for the Indiana Pacers,
Rick Carlisle Reacts to Pacers Signing Center Jahlil Okafor
Rick Carlisle was asked why the Pacers made the move to sign Okafor and he had some good things to say about him. "He can rebound. He's a guy that can score, he can finish. This i
Jahlil Okafor’s latest NBA opportunity is long overdue
When the former third overall pick checked into the Indiana Pacers’ 128-115 loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday, it marked his first NBA minutes since 2021.
Pacers’ Jahlil Okafor returns and plays his first NBA game in 1,367 days
Jahlil Okafor got his chance with the Pacers, as the team gave him a 10-day contract after leading Indiana's G League affiliate squad.
Jahlil Okafor Signs 10-Day Contract With Pacers
Center Jahlil Okafor has signed a 10-day contract with the Indianapolis Pacers. This was announced by the Pacers on Tuesday. The 29-year-old last played in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons during the 2020-21 season.
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"Are we going to give up or keep going?" - Jahlil Okafor tearing his Achilles in his effort to try come back to the NBA
But yeah, I tore my Achilles that first game," Okafor remembered. The setback crushed Jahlil, who felt at the time that ...
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Jahlil Okafor signs 10-day contract with Indiana
Scott Agness: Jahlil Okafor and Keisei Tominaga of the Indiana Mad Ants were selected for the G League Up Next game at All-Star Weekend 2025 in San Francisco on Feb. 16. -via Twitter @ScottAgness ...
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Jahlil Okafor teams up with ASI for financial literacy program
1 / 18Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor spent time with students at Patrick F Taylor Science and Technology Academy to talk about the importance of financial literacy on Monday, March 11. 1 ...
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Top 3 NCAA champions who went on to have poor NBA careers, featuring Jahlil Okafor, Tyler Hansbrough, and more Top 3 NCAA champions who went on to have poor NBA careers, featuring Jahlil ...
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Mad Ants' Jahlil Okafor, Keisei Tominaga named to G League Up Next Game
INDIANAPOLIS — Mad Ants center Jahlil Okafor and guard Keisei Tominaga have been named to the player pool for the G League Up Next Game, which will be played during NBA All-Star weekend in San ...