Bubble Talk: 3 Pelicans the Warriors should keep an eye on

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Jahlil Okafor

Another efficient big man, former Duke product and top-five pick Jahlil Okafor shoots 53.6% when shooting inside the arc. The 2015-2016 All-Rookie team member, had a fabulous start to his career with the 76ers.

Okafor was starting most games, averaging 30 minutes per game and putting up 17.6 points. His defense was tough to get around as it felt that Okafor was just invisible in the paint. It seemed like despite being a top scoring threat, his defense saw him always vanish from the league.

Then the following season his minutes were cut, and he had eventually hopped around from the Brooklyn Nets to the Pelicans. His performance just hasn’t been what it once was, and both defense and opportunity are to blame.

What we do know is that he can score. He’s proven that. For the Warriors bench, they could use scoring. While the defense could be improved, Okafor could easily be a beneficial addition for the team’s second unit.

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All three, at different prices, would help the Warriors get even a bit closer to their ultimate offseason goal of title contention.

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