Joel Embiid was named Eastern Conference player of the month for December, becoming the first 76ers player to win the award five times. Embiid averaged 35.4 points on 54.5% shooting, along with 9.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.
Joel Embiid was named Eastern Conference player of the month for December on Tuesday, becoming the first 76ers player to win the award five times.
The 7-foot-2 center produced nine games of 31 points or more and three with at least 44 points. His highlight was a 53-point performance against the Charlotte Hornets on Dec. 11. Embiid capped the month with a 16-point, 13-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
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