“Ain’t clutch like Tatum tho”- NBA Twitter in splits as analyst Skip Bayless declares Joel Embiid as his “MVP” in a recent tweet
Skip Bayless labels Joel Embiid as his "MVP," causing a debate to erupt on NBA Twitter.
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Joel Embiid has been on a rampage this season, putting up staggering numbers. Leading the Philadelphia 76ers from the front, he has ushered in a hot streak for his squad, winning seven of their last ten games. Through the big man’s efforts, his team stands third in the Eastern Conference with an impressive 39-20 record.
Seeing Embiid put on a hooping masterclass nightly, sports analyst Skip Bayless seems enamored by the Philly star. So much so he went ahead to declare the 28-year-old as his “MVP” of this season.
Following Embiid’s 41-point outing against the Boston Celtics, Bayless sent out a tweet that read, “Joel Embiid is the NBA MVP.” Despite the 76ers losing the game, he tried all in his power to propel his squad to victory. In fact, he was only a fraction of a second late in handing his squad the win, converting an unbelievable full-court shot that was ruled a no-basket after review.
The MVP race this season has been a competitive one. Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic continue to play out of their minds for their respective teams. However, Bayless overlooked all of the players mentioned above when he chose Embiid as his MVP pick. During the season, the Philly superstar has averaged 33.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. In addition to a well-polished offensive game, he has been a defensive stalwart for his squad as well.
Fans react to Bayless labeling Joel Embiid as the “MVP” of this season
NBA fans on Twitter were left in splits and got engaged in debate when Skip Bayless tweeted Joel Embiid as his MVP pick. Some people vented their displeasure with the analyst’s choice. Moreover, the fans also highlighted how numerous other superstars in the league are among the frontrunners for the MVP award this season.
Joel Embiid may be looking for redemption after finishing as the MVP runner-up to Nikola Jokic in each of the previous two seasons. Perhaps he’d like to add the MVP trophy to his cabinet. However , he’ll be more focused on being the team’s leader and delivering his A-game every game to assist the 76ers in capturing the NBA title.
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