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Joel Embiid’s Journey To One Of The NBA’s Most Dominant Big Men

By Ryan Jackson

Oct 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid walks from the dressing room for warmups against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid walks from the dressing room for warmups against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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NBA Journey Begins

The Sixers organization made the decision to put Joel Embiid on a minutes restriction this season. And, given the nature of the situation, it was the right long term decision. But in the short term, it’s done nothing to retract from him unbelievable play.

In only 25 minutes per night, he’s averaged over 19 points, over seven rebounds, and almost three rejections. Per 36, that’s over 27 points, 10 rebounds and almost 4 blocks. For comparison, Olajuwon put up 21 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks per 36 in his rookie year.

Embiid’s other-worldly play hasn’t resulted in wins for Philadelphia, as they’ve only won 9 in 34 tries. But upon the return of incoming #1 pick Ben Simmons, the two should form a dynamic tandem and install a winning culture in the City of Brotherly Love.

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And as he stepped up to the free throw line to drill a pair against the Timberwolves in front of a charged-up Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday, his signature slogan rang all throughout the building; “trust the process!”  And why not?  It’s taken him this far.