Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is a rookie. But he’s not really a rookie. Embiid was drafted in the 2014 NBA Draft by the 76ers, the same draft the Cavaliers took Andrew Wiggins No. 1 and the Wolves took Zach LaVine No. 13.
After being drafted third overall, Embiid missed his first two seasons due to recurring foot injuries.
Even though he’s on a minutes restriction, he’s been dominating this season. In just 22 minutes per game, he’s averaging 18 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. Per 36 minutes, he’s averaging 29.3 points, 11.