100 Quotes by Jahlil Okafor

Playing games and watching film, I've been able to see the improvements I can make and how much better I can be. It's exciting to think about it.

I never take a day off.

I pray to my mother before every game. She passed away when I was 9, but I always consider her my wings on the floor, my extra step, my extra focus, my extra everything, to watch over me when I'm on the court. It takes some pressure off you when you feel like you have your mother above watching you. And I always pray to God for guidance.

I'd like to win Rookie of the Year.

I didn't think I was going to be doubled my first NBA game. I knew it would happen eventually, but I got off to a hot start, so as a result, I got double-teamed.

I'm definitely used to being the centerpiece of a team.

I became a better talker on the floor, being at Duke, being in leadership with Coach K, and I think I got better defensively as the season progressed.

I've always gotten credit for being a big man who doesn't want to shoot threes. Throughout my entire basketball career prior to coming to the NBA, I was praised for doing that.

I like playing in the post, so a system that plays to my strengths is important.