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Oct 8, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers won 108-105. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Building A Mystery

With each game, and each 12 minute segment, his skill grows. It’s as though he records his experience and learns instantly how to respond by the next game. It’s not just Philadelphia 76ers fans who are believers. Now NBA pros are jumping onto the bandwagon.

After missing his first 3 shots, Joel Embiid buried a nice turnaround in the lane and drilled a 3-pointer. Man, if he can stay healthy ….
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) October 4, 2016

While it’s too early for NBA players to weigh in, you can bet the actions on the basketball court have been all about respecting the 7-foot-2 Cameroon.

LeBron and Birdman double-team Embiid. Now that's respect.
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) October 9, 2016

And so it begins. The NBA is already aware of young 76er center, and is already acting to treat him with the respect of a veteran. And it’s only been 37 minutes of playing basketball in over two years.

Say that again…?!?!

Yes, 37 minutes in over two years. In that amount of time, he is winning over experts and players. But how high is his ceiling? Today, it’s a mystery.