The entire NBA ecosystem seems to have unanimously decided that there’s no shot for Embiid to win consecutive MVPs, especially after this year’s playoffs where Embiid underperformed, while his most direct competitor established himself both as a champion, and as the top-dog in the league
But the one thing NBA has consistently proven, is that it’s very tricky to predict (notwithstanding the Warriors superserum run), and there very well maybe a future where we’re watching Joel Embiid hoist up that award once again come May.
So what do you guys think, realistically needs to happen with the Sixers, Embiid himself and the rest of his competition this regular season, for him to win a second MVP?
He got the fatigue vote last year and then imploded in the playoffs. That means it’s going to be an uphill battle for him to win again, and from a narrative perspective, which is a major factor in MVP voting, he is behind pretty much every other major contender for the award to start the season.
That said, 30-12-5 is a realistic stat line for Joel. If he can do something like that, and the Sixers go for 60+ wins, I think he has a realistic shot.
If the stats aren’t there, or if the Sixers aren’t at the very top of the league, I’d say he has no chance.
All players at 0/0/0 he is behind Jokic and Giannis.
But he’s still ahead of KD, Tatum, Booker, etc.
I don’t think so.
The voters have been clowned and dunked on the whole offseason for picking Embiid. Fatigue still exists for Jokic and Giannis, it doesn’t just evaporate.
My opinion is, that the MVP voters are very open to crowning someone new.
Sure, if those new candidates have historic seasons like Embiid (and Jokic) had.
Also I don’t think it matters if people clowned someone for their vote. Outside of Mark Jackson. Who isn’t going to forget Jokic this year (Assuming he still has a vote).
Either way, Mark Jackson shouldn’t get a vote.