2015 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Karl-Anthony Towns, Jahlil Okafor Still Lead The Pack
Feb 14, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Jahlil Okafor (15) prepares to shoot a free throw against the Syracuse Orange during the second halfat the Carrier Dome. Duke defeated Syracuse 80-72. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Jahlil Okafor. 2. player. 20. <p>Okafor falls to the Lakers at 2, and while I think D’Angelo Russell would also be a great pick here, there are a number of reasons to take Okafor.</p> <p>First, the Lakers have an illustrious history built around dominant centers. From George Mikan to Wilt Chamberlain to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Shaquille O’Neal to sorta Pau Gasol to briefly Andrew Bynum and almost Dwight Howard, the Lakers always build around big men.</p> <p>Okafor is a splendid player with the ability to play with his back to the basket and score with both hands. Post players have had some success in today’s NBA, from Boogie to <strong><a href=. PF/C. Duke
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