NBA MVP Discussion Thread 2022-23 (part 5 - The Final-er MVP Countdown!)

DusterBuster · Post #181 » by **DusterBuster** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:55 am

bisme37 wrote:Joel was super impressive tonight!

That’s an understatement lol.

eyeatoma · Post #182 » by **eyeatoma** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:59 am

Read on Twitter

Had 2 blocks as well, what a game.

GeorgeSears · Post #183 » by **GeorgeSears** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:03 am

I believe Embiid very likely clinched the MVP with that performance.

Jokic was rusty and didn't play his best. Giannis had a great performance as well.

We'll see how the voters decide.

greekbuck34 · Post #184 » by **greekbuck34** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:14 am

GeorgeSears wrote:I believe Embiid very likely clinched the MVP with that performance.

Jokic was rusty and didn't play his best. Giannis had a great performance as well.

We'll see how the voters decide.

Its over dude. It's locked up. We can finally focus in the playoffs now.

Jkam31 · Post #185 » by **Jkam31** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:14 am

There’s no way the league sets a precedent of bitching to get awards then again this is the nba we’re talking about

Wolfgang630 · Post #186 » by **Wolfgang630** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:17 am

GeorgeSears wrote:I believe Embiid very likely clinched the MVP with that performance.

Jokic was rusty and didn't play his best. Giannis had a great performance as well.

We'll see how the voters decide.

There’s nothing left to decide. Embiid is the mvp. Giannis isn’t winning it

Mrakar · Post #187 » by **Mrakar** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:25 am

Finally after months of bitching it can all stop and we can focus on the NBA. GJ Joel!

TinmanZBoy · Post #188 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:25 am

since the EPSN poll had Jokic winning it at 70% change... Nuggets and Jokic started changing the narrative by losing sloppy games...

Jkam31 · Post #189 » by **Jkam31** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:28 am

This is embarrassing so he had a good game so he wins mvp laughable scrap him ducking Jokic or the whole season for thatt matter

GeorgeSears · Post #190 » by **GeorgeSears** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:32 am

Jkam31 wrote:This is embarrassing so he had a good game so he wins mvp laughable scrap him ducking Jokic or the whole season for thatt matter

Before the game, Embiid was a -270 to win, I would assume he only improved his chances with this performance. You might not like it, but it is what it is.

AussieCeltic · Post #191 » by **AussieCeltic** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:32 am

Is it MVP for the season or just whoever has the best last game?

Johnny Tomala · Post #192 » by **Johnny Tomala** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:41 am

It will be tough for Jokić to win now. It seems media campaign will work just like for Westbrook. I had Harden then as MVP, I have Jokić now.

greekbuck34 · Post #193 » by **greekbuck34** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:47 am

Vote fatique is real guys. Trust me it will be a blessing in disguise for Jokic if he doesn't get a 3rd in a row in case the Nuggets fail to make a deep run in the post season.
Giannis doesn't need another regular season award to drastically improve his legacy.

Embiid finally gets one and the pressure for playoff success finally becomes real.

Kurtz · Post #194 » by **Kurtz** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:53 am

GeorgeSears wrote:
Jkam31 wrote:This is embarrassing so he had a good game so he wins mvp laughable scrap him ducking Jokic or the whole season for thatt matter

Before the game, Embiid was a -270 to win, I would assume he only improved his chances with this performance. You might not like it, but it is what it is.

Right now, Embiid is at -500, Joker +600, Giannis +650 (Bet365).

Wolfgang630 · Post #195 » by **Wolfgang630** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:57 am

Good on Embiid. As disliked as he by fans NOT media he played great this year. He’ll have the scoring title too

PennSports · Post #196 » by **PennSports** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 4:02 am

Embiid just sealed it on a night Jokic had a disasterclass vs the worst team in the league on a week of rest.

Jkam31 · Post #197 » by **Jkam31** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 4:07 am

AussieCeltic wrote:Is it MVP for the season or just whoever has the best last game?

Whoever has the best last game

brettski · Post #198 » by **brettski** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 4:20 am

eyeatoma wrote:
Great game against Embiid, but I feel like we have short term memory.

Just wanted to check if you're happy for everyone to just use short term memory now?

P.S. if we don't then someone might notice that Philly are only 5-5 over their last 10. Worst last 10 of any team with 45+ wins.

P.P.S. because of how MVP voting works Embiid did wrap it up today.

Hobo4President · Post #199 » by **Hobo4President** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 4:51 am

AussieCeltic wrote:Is it MVP for the season or just whoever has the best last game?

To most fans and talking heads it seems to be whoever had the best last game, which is funny because despite people constantly complaining about how they hate narratives for awards it's actually a big driver of narratives.

PennSports wrote:Embiid just sealed it on a night Jokic had a disasterclass vs the worst team in the league on a week of rest.

Such a weird thing to say. Would you say KD was terrible against Minnesota on almost 3 months of rest?

Johnny Firpo · Post #200 » by **Johnny Firpo** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 5:24 am

Embiid will continue the international dominance, it's okay, he deserves it. Hopefully next year Doncic can join in on the fun.

2 questions- 1) Who WILL win MVP -- 2) Who SHOULD win MVP (vote for 2)