Tag: Joel Embiid
Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid’s day off: “You’re not (MVP) for just one game”
On Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, the Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid returned from a hotly debated one-game absence because of injury...
Joel Embiid leads over Nikola Jokic in the final MVP straw poll
The Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has a narrow lead over Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets in ESPN's final MVP straw poll...
Nikola Jokic compliments Joel Embiid amid botched Tuesday statement game
Nikola Jokic isn't minding Joel Embiid's absence in what could have been their heavyweight matchup on Tuesday, as the Denver Nuggets smacked the Philadelphia...
Joel Embiid ruled out for Monday
Despite attempting to work out in the morning, the Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been ruled out of Monday's game against Nikola...
Joel Embiid on MVP race: “If I win, good. If I don’t, it’s whatever”
Joel Embiid is one of the top candidates to be named the MVP this season. The 29-year-old Cameroonian superstar says that he is no...
Draymond Green: Joel Embiid is the hardest guy to guard in NBA
Joel Embiid scored 46 points, grabbed 8 rebound and dished out 9 assists but it wasn't enough for the 76ers to defeat the Warriors....
Michael Malone: Nikola Jokic turned off by “ugly, nasty” MVP debates
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone said star Nikola Jokić has been turned off by the "ugly, nasty" debate regarding the 2022-23 NBA MVP race. "I...
Zach LaVine on MVP race: “I think Embiid has it wrapped up this year”
There are three clear frontrunners in the MVP race - Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Two of them have two trophies already. Embiid...
Doc Rivers’ take on ongoing fiery discussions of MVP race
Doc Rivers is hoping that the heated banter of fans on the MVP race will finally be over this season. Joel Embiid remains the favorite...
Joel Embiid, Domantas Sabonis – Players of the Week
The Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis have been named the NBA’s players of the week for the...
Joel Embiid: “I don’t think I’m at my best yet”
The Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid believes he can still take his game to another level this spring, as he tells Spencer Davies...
George Karl on MVP race: “I’m going to take Jokic over Embiid”
Former NBA coach George Karl weighed in on the MVP debate. He explained why he is unsure about Joel Embiid as the MVP. "To me,...
Joel Embiid: “I feel like, if I wanted to be a playmaker, I could...
Joel Embiid is a center but he has the ability to be a playmaker as well. With James Harden out of the lineup, the...
Gilbert Arenas reveals his MVP ranking
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas voiced his opinion about who deserves to win this year's MVP award. He agrees with the popular view that...
Doc Rivers says Joel Embiid dominating on both ends right now
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers spoke about Joel Embiid’s dominance after Friday’s 121-82 road win vs. the Charlotte Hornets (38 points/13 rebounds/5 assists/4...
DeMarcus Cousins believes Joel Embiid deserves to win 22/23 MVP
DeMarcus Cousins is fully supportive of Joel Embiid's MVP case this 2022-2023 season. The former NBA star and current free agent aired his support for...
Joel Embiid: “We got some guys that basically play like running backs”
With four minutes left to play between the 76ers and Cavaliers, Joel Embiid bumped into Evan Mobley before hitting a shot from near the...
J.B. Bickerstaff frustrated on refs flipping crucial charge call vs Joel Embiid
Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was visibly frustrated with how things have unfolded when Joel Embiid still proceeded to play after an overturned offensive foul...
