Joel Embiid has become the second African in history to be named NBA MVP (“Most Valuable Player”). The Cameroonian succeeds the Nigerian Hakeem Olajuwon, consecrated in 1994.
The third time will have been good for the pivot of Philadelphia, finalist in this trophy race, newly baptized Michael Jordan, in 2021 and 2022, each time preceded by Nikola Jokic.
Second, the Serb from Denver will not finally join the closed club of players elected MVP three years in a row, made up of Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird. Third place went to Greek Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee), double winner in 2019 and 2020.
This accomplishment rewards the constant progress of Embiid, who finished as the championship’s top scorer for the past two seasons. In 2022/2023, he averaged 33.1 points on 54.8%, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.7 blocks, improving his stats in almost every sector compared to the Previous exercice.
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2023-05-03 05:10:07
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