I can play with my back to the basket, but I can face up as well. Jahlil Okafor More Quotes by Jahlil Okafor More Quotes From Jahlil Okafor It was fun to watch my teammates do what they do, they have my back the entire season, and it was no different tonight. Jahlil Okafor latest-headlines Coach K was fine with the way I played defense. Jahlil Okafor coachfinedefenseway I pray to my mother before every game. She passed away when I was 9, but I always consider her my wings on the floor, my extra step, my extra focus, my extra everything, to watch over me when I'm on the court. It takes some pressure off you when you feel like you have your mother above watching you. And I always pray to God for guidance. Jahlil Okafor meyougodmother Being in the city of New Orleans, meeting the people, it's been nothing but hospitality and a lot of love. Jahlil Okafor citynothinglovepeople People in New Orleans have been so supportive of me and the team. I love walking around here, because the people have been great. Jahlil Okafor greatmelovepeople Shaquille O'Neal was probably my favorite athlete growing up. I loved how dominant and unstoppable he was, but also his charisma off the court. He was someone I gravitated toward. Jahlil Okafor lovedhowsomeonegrowing-up My rookie season, I wore 8 because I had wanted 15, but it's retired in Philadelphia. I had worn 15 in college. Jahlil Okafor seasonbecausephiladelphiacollege In college, when you lose one game as a top team, it's like the end of the world. Jahlil Okafor gameyouteamworld I'm a big fan of black uniforms. Jahlil Okafor big-fanbiguniformsblack Chicago is home for me. Jahlil Okafor mechicagohome My aunt, who plays the role of my mother now, she got her Ph.D. Jahlil Okafor hershenowmother My father has his master's degree. My uncle does as well. Jahlil Okafor masterunclewellfather I wasn't always a willing passer. Jahlil Okafor alwayswilling In eighth grade, I pretty much didn't want to pass. I was 6'8'.' I was always bigger and stronger. I was getting triple-teamed, and the results weren't good. I wasn't helping my team. I was forcing shots. Then I started passing it out to my team, and they started hitting shots and slashing, and that's when things opened up for me. Jahlil Okafor goodmestrongerteam I'm just trying to get better each game. Jahlil Okafor bettergamejusttrying I've had a lot of struggles in the NBA, so to have some type of success, it just feels good, and makes you want more. Jahlil Okafor goodyouwantsuccess Playing games and watching film, I've been able to see the improvements I can make and how much better I can be. It's exciting to think about it. Jahlil Okafor betterseethinki-can At the end of the day, I know what my bread and butter is and how I can be effective. Jahlil Okafor end-of-the-dayenddayi-can That's one of things I've heard about Brooklyn - how good they are at developing players. Jahlil Okafor howthingsgoodbrooklyn I definitely feel like I'm the scapegoat for a lot of The Process issues. Jahlil Okafor definitelyfeellikeprocess
