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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Who Are The Future All-Stars?

By Nathan Grubel

Jan 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) defends against New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) defends against New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 18, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) advances the ball during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) advances the ball during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jahlil Okafor, Philadelphia 76ers

Could Philadelphia actually have a future All-Star on its basketball team?

Despite his off-court troubles, Okafor has been one of the top productive rookies in the NBA to this point. He scores the basketball better than anyone else in his class and has the post game to dominate down low for years to come.

He needs to improve his defense and rebounding the ball consistently on both ends, but Okafor has the skill set and numbers of an All-Star.

I’m not sure how soon, however, as the guy before him is going to make it first in the East.

Future All-Star? Yes

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