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Emeka Okafor

New Orleans Hornets

1982/09/28 26

6-10 255

Houston, TX

5

the Charlotte Bobcats in 2004 (1st round)

FG 3PT FT Rebounds Misc
Year Team G Mi M A Pct M A Pct M A Pct Off Def Tot Ast TO Stl Blk PF PPG
2008 Bobcats 82 0 5.3 9.4 56.1 0 0 0 2.7 4.5 59.3 3.4 6.7 10.1 .600 1.8 .600 1.7 0 13.2

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a dominant inside force at both ends of the court. A premier rebounder and shot-blocker. Extremely active and powerful under the basket. Has a high motor and is a quiet leader.
Flaws
  • Hasn't shown much of a shooting stroke. Not a great passer and will turn the ball over when pressured. Has been injury-prone early in his career.
Career Potential
  • All-Star center.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 29, 2008 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Charlotte Bobcats to a six-year contract.
July 1, 2008 Qualifying offer made by the Charlotte Bobcats.
March 28, 2007 Missed 15 games (left calf injury).
February 26, 2007 Left calf injury, inactive list.
April 19, 2006 Missed the last 48 games of the regular season (ankle injury).
January 11, 2006 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
January 10, 2006 Missed 8 games (sprained right ankle).
December 20, 2005 Sprained right ankle, day-to-day.
June 25, 2005 Charlotte Bobcats exercised their club option for the 2007-08 season.
April 19, 2005 Missed 1 game (right thigh contusion).
April 17, 2005 Right thigh contusion, day-to-day.
February 22, 2005 Missed 3 games (sprained left ankle).
February 13, 2005 Sprained left ankle, day-to-day.
February 11, 2005 Missed 5 games (sprained left ankle).
February 1, 2005 Sprained left ankle, injured list.
January 31, 2005 Sprained left ankle, day-to-day.
July 26, 2004 Signed by the Charlotte Bobcats to a three-year contract.

Trades

June 24, 2004 Drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 1st round (2nd overall) in 2004.

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