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John Hollinger: PER sums up all a player's positive accomplishments, subtracts the negative accomplishments, and returns a per-minute rating of a player's performance.

Joel Embiid led all rookies last year in PER by producing in volume and doing so efficiently. His new teammate and 2017's first pick looks poised to follow in the big man's footsteps.

With no expected minutes restriction, Markelle Fultz should put up big numbers for a Philadelphia 76ers coach who likes to play fast.

Fultz is the best bet to lead all rookies in scoring after averaging 23.2 points at Washington. Highly skilled, from his handle and shot-creating to his jumper, he's also 6'4" with nearly 6'10" length and exciting athleticism. Between his tools and bounce, along with the fact he actually has weapons around him to attract attention, his 47.6 percent field-goal clip from college shouldn't fall too much.

Even with Ben Simmons stealing playmaking touches, Fultz's creativity and passing should still translate to assists. In Embiid, Fultz will have a pick-and-roll (or pop) and lob target, as well as a shooter in JJ Redick for drive-and-kicks.

It's not unreasonable to project Fultz averaging 15 points, five assists and five rebounds while hovering around the 45 percent mark from the floor.