Stephen A. Smith Reveals Who He Voted For NBA MVP

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Stephen A. Smith just submitted his MVP ballot.

Numerous players have been worthy of the NBA MVP award this season. Guys like Joel Embiid, Ja Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic are all considered as tried and true frontrunners for the award. For much of the season, it seemed as though Embiid was a lock to get the award, especially since he was able to win the scoring title.

Now, however, it seems like Jokic is about to win the award for the second year in a row. Jokic has been otherworldly for the Denver Nuggets, and the reporters who vote on the MVP award are under the impression that what Jokic has done is way harder than whatever Embiid has pulled off.

Stephen A. Smith Reveals Who He Voted For NBA MVP
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Today on First Take, Stephen A. Smith gave his opinion on the MVP race, revealing that he ended up voting for none other than Embiid. At the end of the day, Smith based his decision on the fact that Embiid had a few more obstacles than Jokic, namely the fact that he had a teammate in Ben Simmons, who was simply refusing to play the game of basketball.


While Embiid will certainly be happy to get Smith's vote, it doesn't look like it will be enough. The vast majority of voters are siding with Jokic, which is a shame because Embiid had himself a truly incredible season.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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