Life as an NBA rookie has gone better than expected for the Knicks international man of intrigue Kristaps Porzingis. He's had a few breakout performances that led to victories while being embraced by a fan base that, following an awkward introduction last June, sees him as a 7-foot-3 beacon of hope.
Roughly 100 miles south along Interstate 95, Jahlil Okafor's rookie experience has been slightly different. Kinda like a strange mixture of promising and life threatening.
There is no denying that Okafor is a gifted offensive player, especially in the low post. However, as of Sunday the Sixers remain the league’s only winless team while Okafor has lost in more profound ways off the court.