NBA Power Rankings: San Antonio Spurs Impress; Warriors Don't

NBA Power Rankings: San Antonio Spurs Impress; Golden State Warriors Don’t

October 25, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward David West (3) and forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Spurs defeated the Warriors 129-100. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center /

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As you’d expect, the Philadelphia 76ers are 0-2 to start the season. However, their record isn’t the story – nor will it be the story at any point this season. Instead, the focus should be on how great Joel Embiid has looked.

Through two games, Embiid is averaging 17 points, five rebounds and two blocks per game. While those are solid stats, the fact that he’s only averaging 19 minutes per game makes those numbers look even more unbelievable.

Per 36, Embiid is averaging 32 points, nine rebounds and four blocks. That’s insane. He’s the real deal, and that’s why Sixers fans should be excited about their future.