The 2022–23 NBA MVP race has grown rather contentious in recent weeks as lines have been drawn between supporters of two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokić and 76ers star big man Joel Embiid. However, there seems to be nothing but respect between the two players involved in the battle for the league’s highest individual honor based on comments made by the Nuggets star on Monday evening.
Following a game between Denver and Philadelphia, which Embiid missed due to a sore right calf, Jokić had nothing but praise for his fellow center.
“I think he’s a great player,” Jokic said of Embiid. “I think he’s gonna be remembered as one of the most dominant players in the league. The guy’s a beast, and he’s so talented.
