REPORT: Pistons Agree to Two-Year Deal with Center Jahlil Okafor
The Detroit Pistons have reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with former New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN:
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329938585043267584
Okafor, being the second center signed within minutes of each other by new GM Troy Weaver, has Pistons fans trying to make sense of all the centers on the current roster. After signing Mason Plumlee for three years worth $25 million, Okafor has signed for the vet minimum according to Rod Beard of the Detroit News:
https://twitter.com/detnewsRodBeard/status/1329939253627916292
With 30 games played and nine of those being starts with the New Orleans Pelicans last season, Okafor averaged 8.1 points and 4.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while playing 15.6 minutes per game.