NBA, Jahlil Okafor and Indiana Pacers

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,
Report: Jahlil Okafor Will Sign 10-Day Pacers Contract; Last Played in NBA in 2020-21
Jahlil Okafor, who has not played in the league since the 2020-21 season, will sign a 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers, according to NBA insider
Jahlil Okafor’s latest NBA opportunity is long overdue
When Jahlil Okafor checked into the Indiana Pacers’ 128-115 loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday, it marked his first NBA minutes since 2021— a moment that once seemed unlikely, and long ...
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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Pacers' Recent Free Agent Signing Has Earned His Next Chance
On Monday, the Indiana Pacers signed veteran center Jahlil Okafor to a ten-day ... his return to the NBA was still inspiring. Okafor was drafted third overall in 2015 by the Philadelphia 76ers ...
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Former 76ers First-Round Pick Lands Back on NBA Team
Jahlil Okafor hasn’t competed in the NBA since 2021. After a run with the Detroit Pistons, the former Philadelphia 76ers center competed beyond the NBA before eventually returning to the G ...
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Jahlil Okafor To Sign 10-Day Contract With Indiana Pacers
He had a pair of preseason appearances for the Atlanta Hawks ahead of the 2021-22 season but has not hit the hardwood for NBA action ... Pacers shoots over Jahlil ... [+] Okafor #8 of the New ...