Emeka Okafor: Inks camp deal with Philadelphia

Okafor, a distant cousin of 76ers big man Jahlil Okafor, will attempt an NBA
comeback despite having not appeared in a game since the 2012-13 campaign, when
he averaged 9.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game with the Wizards. A herniated
disc in his neck has prevented Okafor from playing anywhere the last four
seasons, but the 34-year-old apparently received a clean bill of health from the
76ers’ doctors. Since he’s just joining Philadelphia on a camp deal, Okafor
faces long odds of winning a spot on the 76ers’ 15-man roster, but if he shows
in preseason action that he’s still a capable anchor on the defensive end, he
could generate interest from other teams if he ends up being waived.