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    Emeka Okafor

    EmekaOkafor

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    • Birthdate
      28/9/1982
    • College
      UConn
    • Draft Info
      2004: Rd 1, Pk 2 (CHA)
    • Birthplace
      Houston, TX

    Stats

    • PTS
      12.0
    • REB
      9.7
    • AST
      0.8
    • FG%
      51.2
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          Okafor cut by Pelicans after return last season

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            Pelicans sign E. Okafor through rest of season

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              Sources: E. Okafor to play for Sixers' G League

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