Joel Embiid took center stage after the win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. He went up against the towering Nikola Jokic and his men and dropped 41 points with 10 assists and helped his side with a 126-121 win. Following the game, he shared his two cents on what defines being the best player in the game.

Tonight’s game was nothing short of a one-man show. Embiid continued his dream run in the season, churning in MVP numbers against the defending champions. Currently, he averages 35.1 points per game with 11 rebounds. These unreal numbers have set up the stage for the big man for yet another MVP award. However, before that, the 29-year-old defined what it takes to be the best player in the game.

Joel Embiid defines what it takes to be the best in the business

In the last season, the MVP race was a close win for the Sixers spearhead. Meanwhile, this season, Joel Embiid has been sitting on the top with a huge difference margin from his competitors. Notably, in the last season, he had James Harden‘s support by his side, but this season, Embiid took up business entirely in his hand, averaging two points more than the previous season.

Following the game, the reigning MVP wasn’t short of words when a reporter asked him if he wanted to be seen as the best player in the game. He said, ” I don’t think I care what people decide who’s the best. I know I want to be the best and I know I’m gonna do whatever it takes to be the best.”

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Furthermore, he added he believed in “winning no matter who’s around”, taking a subtle dig at James Harden, who forced his trade out of the Sixers.

The professional relationship between Harden and Embiid didn’t seem to be a pleasant one, especially after Harden’s forced exit from the team.

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Let’s dig deeper into the current equation between the two stars.

Are things fine between Embiid and Harden?

While there isn’t clarity on the equation between Embiid and Harden, The Beard definitely didn’t have a great relationship with the Sixers’ management. The off-season trade drama is the proof of it. But at the same time, there are several rumors which say that the things between the two stars aren’t fine.

Especially, the rumor took shape when the fans rumored that Harden missed Embiid’s wedding ceremony during the off-season. At the same time, Harden was said to be partying. While these are still rumors, fans will get a clear picture when the duo meets up with each other on the court for the next outing.

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What do you make of Embiid’s statement following the win? Let us know in the comments below.