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Brooklyn Nets: Top 10 Power rankings for the 2017-18 season

By Chris Milholen

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 25: The Brooklyn Nets bench celebrates during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 25, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 25: The Brooklyn Nets bench celebrates during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 25, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 16: Jahlil Okafor
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 16: Jahlil Okafor /

10. Jahlil Okafor

Jahlil Okafor was acquired by the Brooklyn Nets last December while looking to rebuild his career.

The big man was sidelined early into his Nets tenure due to lack of conditioning. However despite the lack of minutes, when Okafor was on the floor for the Nets his presence was felt.

On the offensive end of the floor, Okafor was constantly guarded in the post. When the ball was in his hands, he would bully in the post or dish the ball back out. His impact was felt more off-the-ball.

When the ball was not in his hands, he helped the Nets spread the floor. Brooklyn’s offense work best when running a small ball. Okafor would lure defenders to the post giving the Nets guards room to shoot the ball.

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On the defensive end, opposing teams loved to target down low when playing Brooklyn. Okafor’s defensive impact was not stellar but he did the job. He would lock down opposing big men and force mid-range shots.