Jahlil Okafor suspended two games
The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Wednesday that rookie center Jahlil Okafor has been suspended two games in the wake of an incident that took place outside a nightclub in Boston last week.
The team issued a statement expressing “disappointment” in Okafor’s off-court behavior.
Sixers statement regarding two-game suspension for rookie big man Jahlil Okafor after off the court issues. pic.twitter.com/i7sIcq9Mpm
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) December 2, 2015
One video that has been released from the Boston incident appears to show Okafor punching one man and knocking him to the ground. The latest footage, which surfaced on Wednesday, allegedly shows Okafor chasing down at least one other person and throwing swings.
A Boston resident who claims Okafor punched him and knocked him unconscious has threatened to file a lawsuit against the No. 3 overall draft pick.
