While puddle - of - mud former top pick Jahlil Okafor may never amount to anything of use .
Nerlens Noel is stuck constantly battling injuries and game - shape issues , Embiid is the true centerpiece this team can rally around .
While puddle - of - mud former top pick Jahlil Okafor may never amount to anything of use and Nerlens Noel is stuck constantly battling injuries and game - shape issues , Embiid is the true centerpiece this team can rally around .