Okafor, the Hornets’ new man in middle, was acquired Tuesday from the Charlotte Bobcats for Tyson Chandler in a trade of 26-year-old centers.To Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower, Emeka Okafor will help the team in many ways.
Okafor brings the potential for consistent double-doubles, said Bower, who also mentioned Okafor’s physical presence in the low post and shot-blocking ability. Besides all that, Okafor is signed through the 2013-2014 season.
Okafor is known for gritty inside play. He has averaged double figures in scoring and rebounding in all five of his NBA seasons since he led Connecticut to the NCAA title in 2004. He’s among three players — the others are the San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan and the Orlando Magic’ Dwight Howard — to average double figures in points and rebounds the past five seasons.
Source: AHU – David A-O
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