The first month of the NBA season is about to be closed and there are top five players that have exceeded expectations including familiar faces like Lebron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers and surprise pick, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers.
According to the latest sports reports, the top five players are chosen from games played last November 27, 2016. Alongside James, Love, Irving and Embiid is guard, Evan Fournier of the Orlando Magic.
The Eastern Conference has gotten tougher and tighter this NBA season compared to last year, but familiar teams have still dominated with NBA champions, Cleveland Cavaliers leading the way. The developing Philadelphia 76ers are also slowly making their way on top as their team seems to be headed in the right direction. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic are currently struggling despite their huge additions and moves during the off-season, placing them 12th in the Eastern Conference standings.
Embiid was the 3rd overall pick of the Philadelphia 76ers back in 2014 NBA Draft. However, due to past injuries, it has sidelined him for two years. Now, with his season debut, he has become an early fan favorite, calling him "The Process." The shooting big man is averaging 18.2 points, 7.8 rebounds 2.4 blocks per game.
Love continues to be the double-double machine, despite recent trade rumor talks. This has fueled him to fit for the Cavs team. Recently, he had a historic night, scoring 34 points in the first quarter.
Fournier of the Magic is the most consistent player for the team this season. He leads the team in scoring with 17.6 points per game. With a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, he recorded 27 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals. The French basketball player will continue to develop as a player as the season goes.
James, the centerpiece of the Cavaliers winning ways, just continues to dominate the game. Playing in his prime at 31 years of the game, "The King" is not showing any signs of slowing down. This season, he is recording 23.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 9.7 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. He had another triple-double this season, climbing the ladder of triple-double leaders.
Lastly, Irving, the general of the Cavaliers is placed as the top Eastern Conference player. After winning the NBA finals, Irving continues to show his maturity entering this season. He's been having a remarkable year and he's one of the reasons why his team remains at the top of the Eastern Conference.
