Joel Embiid will be in Philadelphia through at least 2029 after agreeing to a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Ramona Shelburne

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid does it all. He steps out and knocks down jumpers. He punishes mismatches on the low block. He gets to the free-throw line and knocks them down consistently. He is an elite defender. He can score at all three levels and he does it at an efficient rate.

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George comes in ranked as the 20th-best player in the NBA heading into the new season.