Jabari Walker discusses impact being made for Sixers off the bench

Philadelphia 76ers are currently without Adem Bona due to a cervical spine sprain, so they have turned to veteran backup center Jabari Walker to fill the role. The 6-foot-7 Walker, who played for the Portland Trail Blazers during a rebuild, has been impressive averaging 7.0 points and 7.0 rebounds over his last four games. His ability to grab eight rebounds in Thursday's win over the Toronto Raptors showcases his importance to the Sixers, who often struggle in that area.

Walker credits his father, former NBA big man Samaki Walker, for instilling a strong work ethic and remarkable rebounding skills. Growing up, Walker recognized his talent and honed his abilities, leading to recognition in his first NBA stint. Currently, with Philadelphia, he aims to make an immediate impact and compete at the highest level.

Walker expressed that playing for a winning team has motivated him to work even harder. Despite some initial criticism during his early days in the league, Walker's dedication and leadership have proven invaluable to the Sixers' success.