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BELGRADE, SERBIA - AUGUST 25: Nikola Jokic (L) of Serbia in action against Giannis Antetokounmpo (R) of Greece during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifier game between Serbia and Greece at Stark Arena on August 25, 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

The Knowable Unknown Of The 2023 NBA MVP Discourse Is Breaking Our Brains

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Joel Embiid blocks Ja Morant's shot attempt.

When Joel Embiid Decides To Be A Monster, Look Out!

Joel Embiid attempts a lay-up in a career night.

Joel Embiid Did All Of Basketball

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This Again?

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Miami Heat during the first half in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at FTX Arena on May 10, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Joel Embiid Is Right About Awards Voting

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Doc Rivers And I Both Sound Terrified The Sixers Are Going To Choke

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 18: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round at Wells Fargo Center on April 18, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Nick Nurse Is Grumpy With Joel Embiid

Bones Stole The Show

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 20: Nikola Jokic #15 of Team LeBron and Joel Embiid #21 of Team Durant talk during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Let’s Take Stock Of The NBA MVP Race

The New Sixers Are Going To Drive People Crazy

Joel Embiid Dunked The Cavaliers Straight To Hell

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Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)

BenWatch: Very Generously Not Blaming Things On Joel Embiid

It Is Terrifying When Joel Embiid Falls Over

Joel Embiid Tramples Freedom

Jackie MacMullan Delivers Mystifying, Short-Lived Joel Embiid Impression

These Gutsy 76ers Need And Deserve A Hero

Simmons maybe sleeping with his eyes open at practice on Monday.

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