Jahlil Okafor Throws Out First Pitch At The Phillies Game
By Ray Boyd
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Jahlil Okafor is getting acquainted with his new home. He has already taken to the Philadelphia streets and has tried the local cuisine.
On Tuesday, Okafor was introduced to the city at the Phillies game. Okafor threw out the first pitch prior to their game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
(Video courtesy of PhillyVoice.com's Matt Mullin)
.@JahlilOkafor before the first pitch. ✌️⚾️???? pic.twitter.com/AUv4DVNKTh
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 30, 2015
Prior to the pitch, Okafor met several members of the Phillies, including Ryan Howard. Okafor can make even the 'Big Piece,' appear small.
.@Sixers 1st round draft pick @JahlilOkafor met some of the guys before his 1st pitch tonight. #heightdifferential pic.twitter.com/wYyog7C2qa
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 30, 2015
He makes baseballs seem pretty small as well.
Imagine how nasty his splitter would be. pic.twitter.com/QMxeakDujg
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 30, 2015
Okafor also stopped by SportsRadio WIP's Phillies Pregame Show before taking the field.
.@Phillies @JimJPhilly with @Sixers Jahil Okafor #BrotherlyLove pic.twitter.com/rzccNoWGcU
— Cindy Webster (@CindyWeb94) June 30, 2015
Philadelphia sports fans got their first glimpse of Okafor on the diamond, but it is his hoops debut that we all want to see.
Okafor will make his Sixers debut in Summer League action on July 6.