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What would Embiid realistically have to do, to repeat as MVP? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by RVarki@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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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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[–] Novel_Board_6813@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I don’t think it’s that hard.

We get so attached to these pre-season narratives but, by the All Star Game, nobody will care all that much about last years’

If everybody plays like last year, with enough games, I think he will easily make the top 3. And just because it was not that clear cut among Embiid, Jokic and Giannis.

If he’s somehow clearly better than Jokic/Giannis and/or gets a better record, he’ll get the regular season award.

Basically, if he plays well enough to deserve it, I think he’ll have a pretty good shot