In a basketball spectacle that transcended the ordinary, Joel Embiid orchestrated a triumphant victory for the Philadelphia 76ers, clinching a 127-113 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. His 51 points (a season-high), 12 rebounds, and an astounding shooting percentage of 68.0% made him the envy of fans and others in basketball circles alike. On the Nightcap podcast, Shannon Sharpe and Gilbert Arenas had plenty of deep praise for the proceedings.

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The podcast was a scene of praise where Gilbert Arenas and Shannon Sharpe offered their takes on Joel Embiid’s performance. Sharpe said, “Looking at Joel Embiid right now, if they voted for the MVP, I think he’s winning that “unanimous” war. What’s your takeaway from the game and what do you like about Embiid? Hands down, he’s playing like they’re trying to revoke his visa right now.”

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Excited Sharpe announced that Embiid is so good right now he has to be the favorite for this year’s MVP award. In his dramatic way, Sharpe insisted that Embiid is playing at something less than full strength right now this not only brings another dimension to the MVP race.

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Not only that, people around the league picked up on the Embiid fanfare. Their discussion stretched beyond the typical MVP-seeking expectations. It gave a glimpse of Embiid not just pursuing personal awards but playing with such passion that it looks like he’s doing his best to earn immortality in the history of basketball.

Joel Embiid’s MVP-worthy season, leading 76ers championship aspirations

Beyond the podcast banter, Joel Embiid’s on-court spectacle is rewriting the narrative of the 2023–24 NBA season. But Embiid’s record-breaking effort only really fits into a larger story, in which he performs well against the teams constantly. A 12-game run with averages of 30 points and 10 rebounds in a game has him imitating some of the greats, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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The conversation about who is the MVP has long since ceased to be a debate; it is Embiid’s coronation. With many already declaring him MVP for this year. He is not only a strong candidate for MVP honors, but his leadership has become the catalyst in making the Philadelphia 76ers where their sights are fixed on hosting this year’s NBA championship.

What do you think of Embiid’s performance? Do you think they have a chance at the Finals? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!