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Emeka Okafor Retired

Center · Charlotte Hornets · 7'0", 250 lb · Drafted 2004
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In short

Emeka Okafor is a retired center best known with the Charlotte Hornets. Rookie of the Year defensive big. Career averages: 12 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1 assists per game.

Scoring map · Emeka’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 1% of scoring, 1% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Emeka Okafor is a retired retired standout. Rookie of the Year defensive big.

He averaged 12 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1 assists over his career.

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Career avg
12 ppg
Center
Rebounds
9.9 rpg
career
Assists
1 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Emeka Okafor is a retired center, most associated with the Charlotte Hornets.

Rookie of the Year defensive big.

He retired with career averages of 12 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Rookie of the Year defensive big.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and Charlotte Hornets name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring68
Playmaking41
Rebounding69
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism68
Clutch58
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ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Rookie of the Year defensive big.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
12
per game
Career RPG
9.9
per game
Career APG
1
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyRookie of the Year defensive big.
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and Charlotte Hornets name.

Emeka Okafor's career is complete: Rookie of the Year defensive big.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the Charlotte Hornets.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Emeka Okafor's career averages?

Emeka Okafor averaged 12 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1 assists per game.

Is Emeka Okafor retired?

Yes — Emeka Okafor is a retired center.