Jahlil Okafor is looking to take more precautions after getting into some trouble lately.
According to a report, Okafor will have a security guard made available to him by the Philadelphia 76ers whenever he goes out. ESPN’s Chris Broussard says Okafor’s people made the request, which the team will honor.
Okafor, the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, was in a fight last weekend after a loss in Boston (video here).
The Philly Inquirer also reported that a heckler pointed a gun at Okafor’s head in a separate incident in Philadelphia in October. Additionally, reports said the former Duke star was pulled over for doing 108 mph on a Philadelphia bridge.
Okafor is only 19 and he’s one of the bright spots on an embarrassingly bad 76ers team. He’s averaging 17.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game in his rookie season. Having the security when he goes out is a great idea and hopefully will help him stay out of trouble.
