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?
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Voter fatigue is a thing. No matter what anyone says.
Giannis won’t win another one since the Bucks got Dame. Joker could, but there’s the voter fatigue with him too. And his narrative switched as well. Murray, Porter, Gordon, etc., are all “better than anyone gives them credit for.” OK. That impacts Jokic’s MVP chances.
If Luka can get the Mavs to something like 52 wins dealing with World B. Flat and that shit roster, he might get MVP. Tatum will probably win one at some point.
But, overall, I think Embiid does have a legit shot. Winning two is usually the cutoff unless we’re talking the best of the best ever.
Embiid absolutely can win MVP again this season—the odds being stacked against him gives him the perfect MVP storyline if he can rise above obstacles in his path and lead the Sixers to a similar season as last year (over 50 wins), top 3 seed, big individual numbers while also elevating his teammates. If Harden isn’t out there, that’s what Embiid will have to do to win.
I do think it’s possible. I don’t think the playoff failure of last season will be held against him much. It never has been for Giannis and wasn’t for Jokic.
Cry and complain like he did last season
if he makes it past the 2nd round i could see him winning it again this year
would need to injure Jokic. i don’t see how jokic doesn’t win it as a makeup for not winning it in one of the greatest regular season performances ever (capped by a Championship+FMVP).
Top 2 seed similar stats. Look more in shape. Hope no other team wins 60 games.
He has literally zero chance of repeating as MVP. He got one last year and then immediately made everyone who voted for him feel stupid. They ain’t giving him another.
The easiest path is if he reaches the 65 games limit and Jokic doesn’t.
Have a top 3 record with better stats than last year. It’s not really that hard.
Cue all the smooth brained chuds in dirty diapers posting “Emflop just needs to beg harder than last year lmao”