Stephen A. Smith STRONGLY believes Joel Embiid should become the MVP this season over ‘stat-padder’ Nikola Jokic, Kendrick Perkins disagrees
Stephen A Smith and Kendrick Perkins Debate the Best Player in the League
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The competition for the NBA’s most prestigious individual award, the MVP, is heating up as the 2022-2023 season progresses. The two frontrunners for the award are the Denver Nuggets‘ Nikola Jokic and the Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, both of whom have been delivering outstanding performances for their respective teams.
However, basketball analysts Stephen A Smith and Kendrick Perkins have differing opinions on who deserves the MVP title. Smith, an outspoken commentator known for his fiery opinions, believes that Jokic should be crowned the MVP due to his exceptional individual performance and his ability to carry his team even in the absence of key players like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. According to Stephen A Smith, Jokic’s impeccable passing and shooting skills give him an edge over Embiid.
On the other hand, Perkins, a former NBA player turned analyst, strongly advocates for Embiid to win the MVP. Perkins highlights Embiid’s outstanding performances on both ends of the court, leading the league in scoring and ranking second in blocks. Perkins also suggests that past MVP winners like Jokic, Dirk Nowitzki, and Steve Nash were chosen due to racial bias from the voters.
As the season progresses, the MVP debate between Jokic and Embiid is bound to escalate. Both players have been named starters for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game and are leading their teams to the top of their respective conferences.
The decision on who will ultimately win the MVP award lies in the hands of the voters, who will consider factors such as individual performance, team success, and overall impact on the league. As fans and analysts continue to debate the merits of each candidate, it remains to be seen who will come out on top and secure the coveted individual accolade.
Joel Embiid Making Strong Case for MVP with Dominant Play
It’s no surprise, then, that Embiid’s name is being mentioned in MVP conversations. He has finished second in MVP voting for the last two seasons behind Nikola Jokic, and he’s making a strong case for himself this season.
Embiid’s dominance has been all the more impressive given the injuries he’s battled throughout his career. He missed the entire 2014-15 season with a foot injury and has dealt with various ailments since then. But this season, he’s managed to stay healthy and has been a force to be reckoned with on the court.
Of course, there’s still plenty of basketball left to be played this season, and Embiid will need to continue his strong play if he hopes to bring home the MVP trophy. But with the way he’s been playing, it’s clear that he’s one of the best players in the league and a true superstar.
The Sixers will look to Embiid once again on Monday night as they take on the Washington Wizards at home. If he can continue his dominant play, the Sixers will be well-positioned to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference and make a deep playoff run. And who knows, perhaps Embiid will follow in the footsteps of Malone and O’Neal and take home the MVP trophy.
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