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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Jahlil Okafor Making A Comeback?

By Nathan Grubel

Feb 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) attempts to drive past the defense of Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) attempts to drive past the defense of Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Is Jahlil Okafor making a comeback in the 2015-16 NBA Rookie of the Year race, or is the award already locked up by Karl-Anthony Towns?

Feb 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) attempts to drive past the defense of Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) attempts to drive past the defense of Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

After all the dust has settled from the trade deadline I think it’s safe to say that the NBA is ready for its second half of the season.

We’ve seen incredible performances around the league from veterans and even the rookie class.

But we focus specifically on the young guys here, and a handful of them have superstar potential.

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One in particular, Karl-Anthony Towns, has done his part to lockdown Rookie of the Year honors, while New York’s Kristaps Porzingis has continued to wow the crowds with his size and perimeter shooting touch.

One first-year talent might have put himself back into the running over recent weeks, however. Jahlil Okafor is doing everything the Philadelphia 76ers have asked him to do and more, so the question now turns to is he making a comeback?

Let’s dive in and find out.

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