Steph Curry is no stranger to the MVP award. The Golden State Warriors legend has earned the MVP award on two separate occasions. However, this year Curry has been sidelined with injuries and hasn’t produced an MVP season. As his team prepares for another playoff run, Curry was asked his thoughts on the MVP race. Curry mentioned one name, and that name was Joel Embiid. The pride of Davidson believes it is finally time to crown Embiid the MVP of the NBA.
Embiid has been in the MVP discussions for the past two seasons. Coming up short of back-to-back award winner Nikola Jokic. Jokic is seeking his third MVP accolade this season. However, the race seems as tight as ever between the two NBA bigs. Curry’s reasoning for choosing Embiid is simple. “But Joel took a leap that I think a lot of people didn’t expect because he was dominant already. That leap turned heads and put Philly in a great position. If I had to pick, it would be him,” stated Curry.
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Embiid’s Sixers are in a great position with the NBA Playoffs looming. The Sixers are currently in a comfortable spot with the three seed in the East. An MVP showdown between Embiid and Jokic could only happen in the NBA Finals. Which would be a treat for fans around the league. Winning the MVP honors would be a huge milestone for the Philadelphia star. However, Embiid has mentioned recently that winning the award isn’t everything to him. The Sixers star stated that winning the NBA Championship is his ultimate goal.
Every player has their sights set on an NBA championship. However, winning the MVP award would still be a special moment. Embiid’s recent comments on the award might not describe his entire feelings on the accolade. But there has to be a piece of Embiid hungry to prove MVP voters wrong. Will Steph Curry’s MVP predictions come to fruition? Or will Embiid miss out on another chance at being the MVP? Sound off in the comment section below. For the latest news on the NBA MVP race, keep it right here at HNHH.
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