Joel Embiid’s injury has opened the door for a new face to join a run at the Top 5 that’s suddenly smoother.
This week’s podium is a new top five, from the Kia Race to the MVP Ladder, fresh off Joel Embiid having left meniscus surgery Tuesday that will keep him out of action for at least the next four weeks.
The latest development leaves the reigning MVP ineligible for a chance to repeat, as he will not reach the NBA minimum of 65 games to earn postseason honors.
Embiid, 29, is out of the running after playing 34 games.
It’s a shame. Especially considering the seven-time All-Star would lead the NBA in points per game with 35.3, not to mention he’s on pace to rank second behind Wilt Chamberlain (1961-62). history of averaging at least one point per minute played.In 1,157 minutes, Embiid scored 1,201 points. But the fifth-ranked Sixers are 1-5 in the last six games the center has missed.
New to the top five: Embiid’s injury paves the way for a new entry into the top five.So welcome everyone to Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic,
who was the catalyst for his team winning three straight for the first time since early January.
