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NBA: Handing Out Individual Awards At The Midway Point Of The Season

By James Polazzon

Dec 28, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks to the bench during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Milwaukee defeated Detroit 119-94. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks to the bench during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Milwaukee defeated Detroit 119-94. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports /
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Rookie of the Year: Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers

Stats: 19.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.3 blocks and 0.8 steals

Joel Embiid has no competition whatsoever for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Award.

The Process missed the entire first two seasons of his NBA career but has shown no signs of prior injury problems. Even in his limited minutes, Joel Embiid is dominating the game.

In fact, the Philadelphia 76ers actually are a +12 with Joel Embiid on the court over the season.

Sure, Jamal Murray has shown flashes in Denver and yes, Malcolm Brogdon is starting to heat up in Milwaukee, but no one is taking this award away from Embiid, a potential all-star as a rookie.

So far, The Process has paid off.

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