Joel Embiid’s presence in the paint has been felt since he set foot on the hardwood. Beat by his check out of a pick-and-roll on January 13, 2017, the cornerstone of the Philadelphia 76ers franchise recovers in time to demolish a Cody Zeller dunk attempt. Embiid’s block, one of three on the night, and 24 points helped guide Philly to its third consecutive win, marking the first three-game win streak the processing team had experienced in over three years. Despite playing only 31 games in his first active season, Embiid won Rookie of the Month three times and qualified for the 2016-17 All-Rookie First Team. · Jan 14, 2017