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Report: 76ers supporting Jahlil Okafor after physical altercation in Boston

By Josh Wilson

Nov 18, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) shoots over Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) shoots over Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jahlil Okafor is not receiving any legal punishment from the Boston police department, or blame or punishment from his team.

Jahlil Okafor has been the subject of lots of unfortunate media attention recently. On Thanksgiving, the rookie center of the Philadelphia 76ers had a video published by TMZ of him being involved in a street fight outside of a night club in Boston. This followed a tough loss for the team to the Boston Celtics.

Although this situation is still fairly new, and the facts and details have not all been released, the Sixers have put out some vague information on the situation. While some fans are worried that this is going to be a huge deal for Okafor and the team’s season, it doesn’t look as if it’s going to be a huge problem.

The Boston Police department has said that they will not pursue action against Okafor unless a victim steps forward and claims a crime has been committed against them. Now, the Sixers are also showing that they are supportive of Okafor in this situation.

Chris Broussard of ESPN reported that a source close to the team says the organization is supportive of him.

"“The Sixers are supporting him. They’re not blaming him. If they have to discipline, it still won’t sully him in their eyes.”"

This situation is an unfortunate one for the young Okafor, who is only 19 years old at the moment. The Sixers are currently winless through 16 games, and are very close to setting a record for most consecutive regular season losses.

To have his team’s support behind him, though, even in a screw up like this, is very important.

Okafor has been a consistent part of the Sixers’ offense, but this is not a positive look for he and the team. Hopefully he’s able to contain his frustration after losses for the rest of the season.

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