The Pacers could still benefit from keeping Okafor in the playoffs because it would just give them some piece of mind having a third center on the roster. Okafor is someone who has worked hard to get back into the NBA after he had some work ethic concerns early in his NBA career. Now, he's not taking anything for granted.

Pacers' big man Jahlil Okafor says it's been a "surreal" feeling returning to the NBA after four years away from the league.

In a testament to his perseverance, Jahlil Okafor was finally able to make his return to the NBA nearly four years after playing his last game in the league. On Tuesday night, Okafor suited up for the Indiana Pacers, playing three minutes of garbage time ...

Feb 3, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle watches his team play during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images / Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers announced Tuesday the team signed center Jahlil Okafor to a 10-day contract. Okafor will wear number 15 for the Pacers. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page.