Joel Embiid recently missed 10 games with a bone bruise on his left knee.
Despite the absence, the Philadelphia 76ers’ All-Star still believes there’s one candidate for the Most Valuable Player this season.
And that’s him.
“When it comes to the MVP stuff, I feel like I’m still right there,” Embiid said. “When I’m on the floor, I feel like I’ve been the best all season, just doing my thing, just dominating with the help of my teammates, and the coaches putting me in the right positions to succeed.”
Embiid’s Sixers will visit the Dallas Mavericks and their MVP candidate, Luka Doncic, on Monday night.
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