Joel Embiid Named 2023 NBA MVP

Joel Embiid with the Philadelphia 76ers (credit: Getty Images)

By: Adonis Armstrong

Joel Embiid, the dominant center for the Philadelphia 76ers, has been named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2022-2023 NBA season. The award is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and phenomenal performances throughout the season, which helped lead the 76ers get a top 3 seed in the Eastern Conference and a legitimate shot at the NBA championship.

EMVPIID. @Kia | #KiaMVP
🎨: @ChrisBMurray pic.twitter.com/K08H2My8FZ

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 2, 2023

The MVP race appeared to be a closely contested battle during the season, but ultimately ended in a landslide victory for Embiid. He secured 73 out of the 100 first-place votes available, with a total of 915 votes. Jokic followed with 15 first-place votes and a total of 674 votes, while Antetokounmpo received 12 first-place votes and a total of 606 votes. Boston Celtics' forward Jayson Tatum and Oklahoma City Thunder's guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander placed fourth and fifth, respectively.

Embiid's journey to the top of the NBA has been filled with challenges and obstacles, but his resilience and determination have never wavered. After being drafted in 2014, Embiid battled injuries that kept him off the court for much of his first few seasons. However, he remained devoted in his commitment to the game, and when he finally stepped onto the court, he proved himself to be a force to be reckoned with.

Embiid's performance in the 2022-2023 season was nothing short of spectacular. He averaged 33.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game, leading the league in scoring. He also shot an impressive 54% from the field, including 33.0% from three-point range.

But Embiid's impact went beyond just his individual statistics. He was a dominant force on both ends of the court, anchoring the 76ers' defense and leading them to the best record in the Eastern Conference. His ability to score in a variety of ways, whether it be in the post, from mid-range, or from beyond the arc, made him virtually unstoppable.

Embiid's MVP award is a fitting recognition of his remarkable season and his outstanding contributions to the NBA. He joins a long list of NBA legends who have earned the prestigious award, and his name will forever be etched in NBA history as one of the greatest players to ever grace the court.

Embiid's victory means that centers have claimed the award for three consecutive seasons, following Jokic's back-to-back wins. Additionally, an international player has won the award for the fifth year in a row, starting from Antetokounmpo's victories in the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Prior to the last five years, only three international players had won the MVP, Hakeem Olajuwon in 1993-94, Steve Nash in 2005-06, and Dirk Nowitzki in 2006-07.

As the NBA playoffs continue, all eyes will be on Embiid and the 76ers as they look to make a deep run and bring a championship to Philadelphia. The 76ers are currently in round 2 facing the Boston Celtics with the series split at 1-1. With Embiid leading the way, anything is possible, and fans around the world are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an unforgettable postseason run.

Embiid has given us a reminder to always speak things into existence from a tweet he tweeted back in 2014. Anything is possible so always remember to speak greatness into your life.

SPOKE IT INTO EXISTENCE https://t.co/XW4QKuuLqH

— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) May 3, 2023

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