LAS VEGAS >> No one appeared able to stop Philadelphia center Jahlil Okafor as he moved into the paint with unmatched footwork.
But out of nowhere, Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. swatted his shot away twice in the Lakers’ 68-60 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in summer league play on Saturday, leaving the mostly partisan fans at Thomas & Mack Center marveling at the feat.
Yet, that rejection may not have stung Okafor as hard as something else.
The Lakers selected point guard D’Angelo Russell with their No. 2 pick over Okafor. The Sixers then chose Okafor at No.