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Joel Embiid is certainly making a case for the tough MVP race this season.

Embiid became the first player to reach the 1,000 point and 500 rebound mark in 38 games or less since Shaquille O’Neal with the Lakers in 1999-2000.

Embiid has his Philadelphia 76ers are currently sitting 4th in the Eastern Conference with a 26-14 record.

Philly is currently ranked 26th in team cash payrolls at $110,935,031 this season.