Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Wins 2020-21 MVP Award Over Joel Embiid, Steph Curry
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- This isn't going to sit well with Philadelphia 76ers fans. Joel Embiid is not the NBA's 2020-21 MVP. Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic has been named the 2020-21 NBA MVP.
The 2020-21 #KiaMVP is… Nikola Jokic! #NBAAwards #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/G8NsqIA7vQ
— NBA (@NBA) June 8, 2021
In 72 games, Jokic averaged 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists.
Embiid only played in 51 games, averaging 28.5 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists.
Embiid and Golden State's Steph Curry were the other finalists for MVP.
The three finalists for each annual award, based on voting results from a global panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, are listed in alphabetical order below ⬇️
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 20, 2021
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