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Emeka Okafor

New Orleans Hornets

1982/09/28 29

6-10 255

Houston, TX

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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
2011-12 Hornets 26 0 4.2 7.7 54.2 0 0 0 1.3 2.7 50.7 2.5 5.3 7.9 .900 1.3 .600 1 0 9.7

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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
  • Doesn't have much of a shooting stroke (especially on free throws). Struggles to create his own shot effectively. Not much of a passer. Has been injury-prone early in his career.
Career Potential
  • Excellent defensive center.
  • Awards2004NBA - Eddie Gottlieb Trophy - Rookie of the Year2004NBA - First All-Rookie TeamMember of the bronze-winning U.S. Olympic Team2003NCAA - Member of NCAA Division I championship team2003NCAA - Division I Tournament Most Outstanding Player2003NCAA - The Sporting News All-America First Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 25, 2011 Missed 10 games (strained left oblique).
February 1, 2011 Strained left oblique, sidelined indefinitely.
July 28, 2009 Acquired from the Charlotte Bobcats.
July 29, 2008 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Charlotte Bobcats to a six-year contract.
July 1, 2008 Qualifying offer extended 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

July 28, 2009 New Orleans Hornets traded Tyson Chandler to the Charlotte Bobcats for Emeka Okafor.
June 24, 2004 Drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 1st round (2nd overall) in 2004.

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