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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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[–] 2020IsANightmare@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

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.