NBA MVP Discussion Thread 2023-24 (Part 3: Son of Daughter of MVP thread)

HotRocks34 · Post #1361 » by **HotRocks34** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:11 am

OKC looks to be coming down to earth as they are 5-4 in their last 9.

Philly down big in Portland.

AleksandarN · Post #1362 » by **AleksandarN** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:11 am

Jaqua92 wrote:
HotRocks34 wrote:Strong triple double for Jokic tonight vs Giannis as Embiid misses another game.

OKC loses and drops below Denver in the standings.

It's Jokic's award to lose now.

Denver in OKC Wednesday. OKC won't want to drop 3 straight. Wouldn't be surprised if OKc wins their 3rd straight against Denver

I think Denver really wants that game. Denver will bring the defense and intensity. I wouldn’t be surprised if Nuggets win by double digits

Wolfgang630 · Post #1363 » by **Wolfgang630** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:23 am

Jokic in the lead. OKC has been more up and down lately. Big game between nuggets and okc next.

The Knicks and Cavs are right there with Sixers and could overtake them in the seedings. The seedings will be very close.

Infinite Llamas · Post #1364 » by **Infinite Llamas** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:26 am

Jokic played 40 minutes and never really looked tired or winded tonight. His stamina is absolutely elite.

HotRocks34 · Post #1365 » by **HotRocks34** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:32 am

Wolfgang630 wrote:Jokic in the lead. OKC has been more up and down lately. Big game between nuggets and okc next.

The Knicks and Cavs are right there with Sixers and could overtake them in the seedings. The seedings will be very close.

OKC appears to have peaked. Denver appears on the upswing after struggling earlier in the season.

SGA needs to beat Denver to stay in the hunt IMO but unless it is a smackdown, I'm not sure it will be enough for SGA when all is said and done.

Denver is on target for the best team record of the Jokic era and Jokic is the defending FMVP and 2x MVP. He's proven everything.

If the contest for MVP is close, that's likely advantage Jokic after last year.

Lakers In 5 · Post #1366 » by **Lakers In 5** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:46 am

Very interesting matchup between Jokic and Giannis tonight. Gotta give Jokic the nod, but credit to Giannis for showing up despite recent illness and noticeable injury. That’s what great players do.

AussieCeltic · Post #1367 » by **AussieCeltic** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:35 am

I could see Tatum getting some late buzz if Celtics go above and beyond 60 wins while having a 5+ game lead on the rest of the league.

*Not saying he’s better than Jokic but narrative and wins can play a big factor towards the end of the year

AleksandarN · Post #1368 » by **AleksandarN** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:02 am

The guy gets it. So does Giannis

Read on Twitter

Post #1369 » by **Mavrelous** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:18 am

SGA defense on ANT

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Oscar9992 · Post #1370 » by **Oscar9992** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:08 am

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DCasey91 · Post #1371 » by **DCasey91** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:20 am

To be fair Luka has the 73 point didn’t miss game so yeah a sample size of 3 is variance.

1. Jokic
2. Gap
3. Giannis

I’ll be honest never thought Embiid would get an MVP. He just doesn’t play enough, he’s right for about 60 a year. Should go down the Shaq path and be fit for the playoffs because that matters most.

Jokic has been the most valuable player for the last 4 seasons straight. His peak right now is right there with the best ever. His 21 and 22 seasons my god they were awful whenever he sat, 23 gets the 1 seed with 70%ts!!! Lmfao. Dude is broken OP

Watch on YouTube

That second play… right now dude could shoot 40% and still by the most impactful player on the court no one can even come close to laying a claim on that.

I don’t think there’s an argument anymore yeah it’s boring as I don’t see a coherent conversation but he’s that great.

LordCovington33 · Post #1372 » by **LordCovington33** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:31 am

Oscar9992 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Read on Twitter

And also 2-4 in his last 6.

greekman · Post #1373 » by **greekman** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:34 am

jokic wouldn't be winning anything if murray wasn't always playing at a high level

QPR · Post #1374 » by **QPR** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:38 am

Yes it's not one on one so I'm.not sure what your point is

DCasey91 · Post #1375 » by **DCasey91** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:41 am

greekman wrote:jokic wouldn't be winning anything if murray wasn't always playing at a high level

Umm he won 2 straight with Murray missing a bunch of games. Specifically you know he did an ACL right?

Short memories

Wolfgang630 · Post #1376 » by **Wolfgang630** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:41 am

.

I misunderstood lol. I typed all of that

Oscar9992 · Post #1377 » by **Oscar9992** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:41 am

Read on Twitter

Wolfgang630 · Post #1378 » by **Wolfgang630** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:44 am

Luka is playing at an all time great level. The seeding is hurting him.

nomansland · Post #1379 » by **nomansland** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:55 am

AleksandarN wrote:
Jaqua92 wrote:
HotRocks34 wrote:Strong triple double for Jokic tonight vs Giannis as Embiid misses another game.

OKC loses and drops below Denver in the standings.

It's Jokic's award to lose now.

Denver in OKC Wednesday. OKC won't want to drop 3 straight. Wouldn't be surprised if OKc wins their 3rd straight against Denver

I think Denver really wants that game. Denver will bring the defense and intensity. I wouldn’t be surprised if Nuggets win by double digits

Come on, man, don't jinx it.

AleksandarN · Post #1380 » by **AleksandarN** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:06 am

greekman wrote:jokic wouldn't be winning anything if murray wasn't always playing at a high level

So you saying you need players on your team to win? Wow what insight. Next thing you will say is that jokic will need 4 more players playing with him at all times.

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