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ESPN Senior Writer- Senior NBA Writer for ESPN.com
- ESPN Insider NBA Draft Analyst since 2002
- Writes ESPN's NBA Draft Top 100 and Lottery Mock Draft
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ESPN Senior Writer- Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
- Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
- Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
For years, ESPN Insider's Chad Ford and Kevin Pelton have simulated the kind of discussions that are happening in front offices around the NBA -- where scouts and statistical experts are breaking down NBA prospects using their "eyes, ears and numbers." This season, those conversations are extending beyond the NBA draft to include prospects in their rookie or sophomore seasons.
How is Jahlil Okafor playing?
Kevin Pelton: While he has been overshadowed by the well-deserved hype around fellow rookies Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis, No. 3 overall pick Jahlil Okafor has been putting up big numbers in his own right for the Philadelphia 76ers. Okafor's 17.9 PPG lead all rookies this season and are the most by a rookie since Damian Lillard in 2012-13. At the same time, the Sixers are off to another winless start at 0-14. Chad, what have you seen from Okafor in the NBA so far?
