August 02, 2015

WATCH: Jahlil Okafor helps girl dunk, stuffs young fan

Rookie center had some fun at Sixers' annual Beach Bash

By Daniel Craig
PhillyVoice Staff

A scouting report for rookie Sixers center Jahlil Okafor Saturday would highlight his teamwork as well as his defensive abilities.

Granted, his competition wasn't quite NBA caliber. The team was at Jack's Place in Avalon, New Jersey for their annual Beach Bash, where fans could meet players and win prizes in anticipation of the upcoming season.

During the festivities, Okafor made two plays involving a couple of little fans. First, he assisted a girl get to the rim for a slam dunk.

Cute, right? Well, Okafor couldn't hold back his competitive spirit much longer. When another little fan went up for a shot, the third overall pick shut him down.

Okafor, who comes to Philadelphia after one season at Duke, seems to be enjoying his time with the Philadelphia fans so far.

Okafor: "This is amazing, I knew how passionate our fans are. I come from Duke with passionate fans, Philly same thing."
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