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?
Idk man this is rough. I don’t see it happening without Harden.
On one hand Embiid has done all he can in the regular season, he’s been #1 seed, scoring champ, he’s great on D. But on the other, he’s all that and folds when it matters most. Getting injured just in time for the playoffs is almost guaranteed.
I know ‘it’s a regular season award’ but after Jokic’s finals run a lot of voters/reporters were forced to eat crow. I think for Joel Embiid to win another, his season has to be miles ahead of #2, regardless of who it is.