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“Media Doesn’t Show Joel Embiid Enough Love”: 6ft 11” Center Believes 76ERS’ Superstar Deserves to Be Higher Up on the MVP Ladder

Adit Pujari
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“Media Doesn’t Show Joel Embiid Enough Love”: 6ft 11” Center Believes 76ERS’ Superstar Deserves to Be Higher Up on the MVP Ladder

Drafting Joel Embiid is easily the best decision the Philadelphia 76ers have taken in a long while. The 7ft center is one of the best talents in recent times. He is a master of his craft capable of absolutely dominating the offense.

Embiid’s ability to move like a much smaller man makes him unique. At 7ft, he is almost graceful, capable of weaving around defenders and making some tough shots.

And offensive and defensive force, Embiid is one of the most valuable athletes in the league. Yet, he is ranked 6th on the MVP ladder by NBA staff writers. A Detroit Pistons player is not too happy with the media’s ‘bias’ against the Sixers star.

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Nerlens Noel believes Joel Embiid deserves to be in the MVP conversation

Nerlens Noel plays center for the Detroit Pistons. But he started his career with the 76ers and even played a few games alongside Joel Embiid. In a recent interview, the 6ft 11″ role player called out the media for not acknowledging his former teammate.

As per 76ers insider Keith Pompey, Noel believes that the media undermines Joel. He suggested how the top scorer from last season has also been putting up MVP-worthy performances this season.

Pompey: “Pistons center Nerlens Noel, a former Sixer, on Joel Embiid: “I don’t know why he’s not higher up there in the MVP votes. Somehow the media doesn’t show enough love, but you can see it every time he’s out there, he gives his all.”

Currently, Embiid is behind Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sixers fans agree with Nerlens Noel

Without a surprise, Philadelphia fans agree with Detroit’s center. They also believe Joel Embiid deserves to be higher on the MVP ladder.

To be fair, this season is witnessing exceptional individual performances. Ths scoring has been off the charts lately and it has become all the more difficult to ascertain who the best is. As the season progresses, there may be a clear distinction between the top contenders.

Perhaps, we might see Joel Embiid in the top 3. Maybe if he doesn’t miss any more games, that will be a huge possibility.

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Adit Pujari

Adit Pujari

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Adit Pujari is an NBA Journalist and Strategist at The SportsRush. He formerly worked as a debate and writing trainer. An avid fan of Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, Adit began following the league in 2007. With the Lakers and Boston Celtics rivalry ripe, he found himself hooked to the sport immediately. After 15 years of religiously following the league, he decided to use his knowledge base as a sports writer in 2021. Since then, he has worked as an NBA writer, led a team of MLB writers, and has now joined The SportsRush. In his spare time, Adit loves playing pickup games and exploring hidden Himalayan trails.

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