Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been crowned the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2022-23 NBA season. Embiid’s outstanding performances during the season helped the 76ers capture the No.3 seed in the Eastern Conference. He received a total of 925 points, including 54 out of a possible 100 first-place votes, edging past Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić and the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo.
This is Embiid’s first MVP win, breaking the winning streak for foreign-born players, with the award being won by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic over the past three years. Embiid is the first African-born MVP since Hakeem Olajuwon of the Houston Rockets in 1994, and his win marks the third time that a 76er has received the award.
During the season, the 29-year-old Cameroonian player averaged a league-best 33.1 points per game, along with 11.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, despite missing 21 games due to injuries. Embiid has been one of the strongest performers in the league, helping his team reach the playoffs in six straight seasons.
The center’s win validates his position as one of the top talents in the league. His outstanding contributions to the 76ers have shone through in crucial situations, and his on-court abilities have set him apart from other players. His healthy eating habits and streamlined workouts have also helped him to extend his career.
Embiid’s victory comes as the 76ers are engaged in the playoffs, and despite missing some games due to a knee injury, he has been a crucial player to the team’s success. The 76ers swept the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the playoffs and are now set to face Boston Celtics in the second round, with Embiid set to prove his dominance once again.
If Embiid secures the Finals MVP trophy, this will go down as one of the greatest overall seasons in NBA history. His win marks the end of a highly competitive season, and his performances have undoubtedly earned him the title of NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2022-23 season.
