The chant started near the Nets bench in the first half, but it could be heard throughout the arena. “Ok-a-for! Ok-a-for!” the fans rhythmically intoned. Kenny Atkinson paid them no mind. He’s a man with a plan.
Although Jahlil Okafor was active on Tuesday, he did not play. Kenny Atkinson essentially hinted at his decision before tip-off, then discussed the details of his interactions with his newly acquired center.
All 12 and a half minutes of it.
“I’ve talked to him for exactly 12 and a half minutes or so,” he joked at the presser.