Emeka Okafor, the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft out of UConn, is planning a comeback after not playing for four years. Okafor last played for the Washington Wizards in the 2012-13 season.
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Emeka Okafor has been cleared to return to action, is working out and is determined to return to the NBA, I'm told. 1/— Jon Krawczynski (@APkrawczynski) May 30, 2017
Okafor last played in 2012-13 with Washington, but was sidelined by a herniated disc in his neck. But he's been working out and is ready 2/— Jon Krawczynski (@APkrawczynski) May 30, 2017
Okafor was still a big factor in his final season with the Wiz - 9.7 pts, 8.8 rebs in 26 mpg. He's already been in touch w/some teams 3/— Jon Krawczynski (@APkrawczynski) May 30, 2017
Emeka Okafor will turn 35 in September, but after working out still feels like he has plenty left in the tank— Jon Krawczynski (@APkrawczynski) May 30, 2017
Okafor has career averages of 12.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. He had spent most of his career with the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets), the team that drafted him. The 6-foot-10 big man could definitely provide depth and valuable minutes to a title or playoff contender.
