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Noel shows signs of elite status
Nerlens Noel is showing signs that he can become an elite all-around player.
CLEVELAND – Nerlens Noel is showing signs that he can become an elite all-around player.
The 76ers power forward joins Anthony Davis, Tim Duncan, Dwight Howard and Al Horford as the only players with at least 40 rebounds, eight blocks, seven assists and five steals in their team's first four games since the 2011-12 campaign.
Noel ranks sixth in rebounding (10.8) and is tied for 10th in blocks (2.0). The 6-foot-11, 223-pounder also averages 13.3 points, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals.
He finished third in the rookie-of-the-year voting last season.
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