The Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid is having a remarkable season, making him a strong contender for the MVP award, and the team is poised for a championship.
"I could have easily focused on padding my stats against the Bulls, but I didn't care about extending my scoring streak or getting a triple-double" Embiid said.
Embiid downplays pressure to win, questions why he's targeted when others with more accolades have achieved less.
Sixers center dismisses yearly changes and unreliable analytics. Eye test trumps analytics for identifying poor defensive players labeled as best defenders.
Despite being a runner-up to Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets in the last two seasons, Embiid is now considered the frontrunner for the MVP in 2023.