Joel Embiid Admits He Cares About MVP Award

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Joel Embiid finally admits what everyone was already thinking.

Joel Embiid has finally admitted the worst-kept secret in the NBA. The Sixers star recently sat down with Rachel Nichols on her show Headliners. During the interview, Embiid finally publicly stated his desire to be the league MVP. Including saying that those who say he doesn't care about the award are not telling the truth. Of course, Embiid wants to be MVP. Why wouldn't he want the accolade that goes to only the greatest players in league history?

Embiid has simply been phenomenal this season for the Philadelphia Sixers. The Philly big man has put up monster numbers this season. Including toppling his career average in points. Embiid closed out the 2022-23 regular season averaging 33 points per game. That number is well over his career average, which is currently at 27. Embiid has been a constant dominant force for the Sixers. Stephen A. Smith even believes that he is the most valuable player on any roster in the league.

Joel Embiid Wants His Moment As MVP

Embiid's own head coach Doc Rivers believes the Sixers big man is the choice for the award. After an incredible performance against the Celtics in the last week of the season, Rivers gave his stamp of approval. However, the MVP Award isn't necessarily Embiid's to lose. The discussion on the award has been a heated one over the last few months. As many believe Nikola Jokic could be in the running for his third straight MVP Award. Also, some are ready to crown Giannis with his third MVP award.

Whatever the final decision is, all three players have been amazing this season. But the job is not finished. All three potential MVP Award winners will be a part of the NBA Playoffs. Joel Embiid and Jokic are still looking for their first Finals appearance. But Giannis is looking to add another ring to his already incredible trophy collection. Do you think Embiid has finally done enough to be MVP? If not Embiid, then who should be MVP? Please give us your predictions on the MVP Award in the comment section. For the latest news regarding the NBA MVP race, keep it right here with HNHH.

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Tyler Reed
Tyler Reed is a current Sports Writer for HotNewHipHop. He started back in March of 2023 with the company. During his time Tyler has shown his expertise in all things sports. Ranging from NBA news, all the way to boxing and MMA. He has bylines with several outlets, such as Busted Coverage, where Tyler has covered the NFL, College Football, WWE and beyond. Tyler has also written for Detroit Jock City, Wildcat Blue Nation and Swarm and Sting for the FanSided Network. Tyler is a massive Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Reds fan. Being from Kentucky, he chose connections to sports franchises that he enjoyed watching as a child. Unfortunately, his professional fandoms have only brought him pain. Tyler's hobbies outside of work include exercising and binge-watching the same shows he has watched for the last decade while endlessly scrolling through social media. His favorite hip-hop artists are Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Kentucky's own Jack Harlow.
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