Let's see if he shows improvement. Last season he averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds on a dismal 43% shooting. So far this season he's averaging 13 points and 4 rebounds. Nice that he is starting now... hopefully he shows enough progress that he keeps the starting position.
You mention that he is averaging 13 and 8 this year, so far. LOL, all of one game. (Let's see, if he scores 13 in each game he has played, for a total of 13 points, I divide by one, for an average of, um, 13. ) Sorry, could not resist poking fun of your use of the word "averaging" after one game.