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Joel Embiid opens up about how things went sour between him and James Harden after Harden left the Philadelphia 76ers.
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BasketballNetwork.net on MSNJoel Embiid admits he didn't feel like he was ready for the NBA: "I don't deserve this. I only averaged 11 points"While many believed he was one of the best players in the draft, Embiid thought he could use a few more seasons at Kansas.
Though players across a variety of sports will say that the individual awards don't matter, winning a championship does, Embiid believes that anyone who can win an award like MVP will go after it. "If you are in a position to win an MVP,
Julius Erving in 1981, Moses Malone in 1983 and Wilt Chamberlain from 1966-1968 are other 76ers to win NBA MVP awards. Joel Embiid edged two-time winner Nikola Jokic for the 2023 NBA MVP award.
Joel Embiid spoke about ring culture in a recent interview. He does not believe rings determine a player's greatness. He cited Charles Barkley and All
After months of countless heated debates regarding the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, the results are in. For the first time, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been named the NBA’s MVP.
Joel Embiid's MVP award highlights just how far 76ers star has come in his career: 'I've been through a lot' Embiid spent his first two years in the league sidelined with injury issues
Of the 19 NBA awards voters who've already revealed their pick for MVP, 14 chose Joel Embiid, three chose Giannis Antetokounmpo and two chose Nikola Jokic.
Joel Embiid's tumultuous injury history is one of the biggest "What Ifs" in NBA history. Although the 76ers' star has won an NBA Most Valuable Player Award, received multiple All-Star selections and All-NBA honors, and earned an Olympic gold medal in 2024, there are still many accomplishments that could have been achieved throughout his career.