NBA 2018-19: Top 3 Centers so far

#1 Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)

Joel Embiid's control of post-up plays is unlike any other big in the league.

Embiid's points and rebounds per game average this season are both top 10 in the league currently, with his 13.5 rpg being the second best of all players.

He is the spine of the Sixers' offense. Even on his days when his shot is not falling, he makes up for it in rebounds, blocks, steals and securing the paint for his team.

The Cameroonian has been on a tear lately, averaging 28 points and almost 15 rebounds a game across his last 10 matchups.

Embiid houses the fourth most second-chance points(4.4) in the league, along with being the league-leader in defensive rebounds(11.0) per game.

He is scoring at a brisk pace of 27.3 points(career-high) along the 54 games he has played so far.

Highlight: JoJo posted a season-high points total and an imposing double-double of 42 points and 18 rebounds, along with 2 blocks and 3 steals, in a January win against the Suns.