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After His Bad Stretch, Jahlil Okafor Is Playing At A Very High Level

He's doing something very few NBA players have ever done, leave alone rookies.

By JD King

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Feb 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) shoots over Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during first quarter at Amway Center.
Feb 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) shoots over Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during first quarter at Amway Center.
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

after his rocky patch earlier in the season, former Blue Devil Jahlil Okafor has really turned it up for the 76ers.

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How much? Well, in 2016, Okafor is shooting nearly 60%. Liberty Ballers says his rookie stats are at an historic level.

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