Philadelphia 76ers drafted Jahlil Okafor third overall in 2015
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Jahlil Okafor with the third overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. At the time, the team was seeking a standout player following a challenging season. Okafor made an impact in his rookie year, averaging 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds, though the team finished with a disappointing 10-72 record. His role diminished after Joel Embiid's debut in the 2016-17 season, and he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets early in the 2017-18 season. After stints with the Nets, he played for the New Orleans Pelicans and the Detroit Pistons during the 2020-21 season.
- •Jahlil Okafor drafted third overall in 2015 NBA draft.
- •Okafor averaged 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds in his rookie season.
- •76ers finished the 2015 season with a 10-72 record.
- •Okafor's role decreased with Joel Embiid's emergence.
- •Traded to Brooklyn Nets in early 2017-18 season.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia 76ers draft history: Selecting Jahlil Okafor in 2015
"The Philadelphia 76ers selected Duke big man Jahlil Okafor No. 3 overall in the 2015 NBA draft.
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