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NBA: 10 Noteworthy Stats Through The First Quarter Of The Season

Dec 4, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the ball over New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the ball over New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 2, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dunks against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Orlando Magic won 104-88. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dunks against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Orlando Magic won 104-88. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Joel Embid’s stats per 36 minutes played

Stat: Embiid (Per 36) – 29 PPG, 12 REB, 3.5 BLK

Joel Embid is the NBA’s darling. So good, that the Philadelphia 76ers are actually buzz worthy.

But look deeper into the numbers and you’ll realize that if anything, Embid is actually undervalued. If the shoe-in for Rookie of the Year were to play superstar minutes – or to be more precise 36 per game – he’d be averaging 29 points, 12 rebounds and 3.5 blocks.

For reference, MVP candidate Anthony Davis’ line is 30/10/2.5. Coming off multiple surgeries, Embid is on a minutes restriction. But once he’s off his leash, watch out.

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