Joel Embiid is one of the best players in the league, and there is no doubting his dominance this season. He has led the Philadelphia 76ers to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference this season.
Recently, we saw Joel Embiid become No. 1 on the NBA’s MVP ladder. There’s no doubt that this was shocking, as Nikola Jokic has been most people’s MVP candidate. A lot of fans reacted to the news, and it seems as though there have been some mixed responses.
NBA.com’s updated MVP ladder: Joel Embiid overtakes Nikola Jokic for No. 1 spot
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“This is crazy. People are so desperate to not vote for Jokic for a third time. The Nugs slide a little and he drops to no. 2 so fast. The bias is unreal”, said an NBA fan.
One fan seemed excited about the upcoming NBA schedule pointing out that we’ll see the main 3 MVP candidates face off against one another: “76ers vs Nuggets, Nuggets vs Bucks, Bucks vs 76ers all coming up next week or two, it’s gonna be hype”
Some fans seemed tired of the MVP talk. One fan mentioned that they’ll “be happy when the playoffs start and take over the NBA discussions”. Another fan agreed, stating that they are “Tired of the MVP talk”
An account seemed to criticize the MVP criteria: “The MVP award is based on vibes and nitpicks at this point. I don’t even care anymore.”
There are definitely people who believe that Joel Embiid can end up winning the MVP. One person mentioned that “This is the first time I’m actually starting to think that Embiid has a real chance to actually win it” and another stated that “10/10 I’m taking Joel Embiid over Nikola “No Defense” Jokic.”
It is clear that opinions are split about Joel Embiid’s MVP case. He is definitely a solid candidate, but it is clear that consistently changing criteria and the nature of the MVP discussion have left many frustrated.
Joel Embiid is currently putting up 33.5 PPG, 10.2 RPG, and 4.1 APG for the Philadelphia 76ers. There’s no doubt his production is that of an MVP-level player, and we’ll see if he gets the award later this season.
The Philadelphia 76ers Have The Opportunity To Get Deep In The Playoffs This Season
There is no doubt that the Philadelphia 76ers have the talent to get deep in the playoffs this season. They have an elite duo in Joel Embiid and James Harden, as well as solid supporting pieces such as Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris.
Of course, there is a chance that the Philadelphia 76ers will fall short as they have for the last few seasons. However, this is clearly the best team they’ve managed to put around Joel Embiid on paper, and the team definitely has a chance to be special.
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