It’s impossible to ignore Joel Embiid on the basketball court. At 7’2”, he towers over just about everyone in the NBA. In his first full season, Embiid has already become a star. On the offensive end, he’s a hyper-athletic giant that can score from almost anywhere.
And at the other end, he anchors a defense that allowed a sterling 99.7 points per 100 possessions with him on the floor this season, a defensive rating better than any team in the league. Embiid is tasked with many responsibilities like rim protection, switching onto guards, and helping on pick-and-rolls.