?I Should?ve Won?: Still Bitter About Losing to Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley Makes Joel Embiid?s MVP Moment About Himself

Joel Embiid won the NBA MVP award for the 2022?23 season in a highly anticipated race. Even though Nikola Jokic may have won the MVP award the year before, the Philadelphia 76ers player, Joel Embiid won it this time around. Fans and Pundits alike are praising this victory as one that the 76ers deserved, so there is cause for celebration.

Meanwhile, amidst all the excitement, a former 76er, Charles Barkley is still upset about losing to Magic Johnson in the MVP race.

Charles Barkley remains bitter to this day

The ‘NBA on TNT’ crew gathered last night to announce the winner of the MVP race. Three outstanding players, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid stood for the race. Antetokounmpo was the MVP in both the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Nikola Jokic, on the other hand, has been the MVP since 2020.? Embiid had finished in second place the last two years, demonstrating how close he came to taking home the prize. His new win even left him in tears.

This year, however, the Philadelphia 76ers’ gifted center Joel Embiid has been selected as the 2022-2023 recipient of the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player award. The coveted Michael Jordan trophy, named after the legendary basketball player and five-time MVP winner, has been awarded to Embiid for his outstanding play on the court throughout the season. It stands 23.6 inches tall and weighs 20 33.6 pounds and is a sight to behold.

Ernie Johnson then brings up the 1990 MVP run, one in which Chuck was a strong contender. This resurfaces bitter feelings in Chuck, and he gets worked up.

He said, “And I should have won.” Johnson added, “Magic won it and you had more first-place votes.”

This caused Chuck to lose it and he made the moment about himself, saying, “And I didn’t get any other votes. That’s the only thing that pissed me off to this day. If I got all the first-place votes, shouldn’t I at least get second or third-place votes? I didn’t get enough of them. Not enough of them.”

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Chuck lost the MVP title to Magic

Charles Barkley and Magic Johnson both were strong contenders for the title of MVP during the 1989?1990 NBA season. With an average of 14.6 rebounds per game and 25.2 points per game, Barkley, a player for the Philadelphia 76ers, was among the league’s top ten scorers and in top form. Barkley was a formidable opponent on the court owing to his strength and speed. He also helped the 76ers finish the season with a 53-29 record.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson, who had a stellar season, was not far behind in the MVP race. Johnson averaged 12.2 assists per game, which was the highest in the league at that time. Johnson’s impressive court vision and passing skills, which enabled him to set up teammates for easy goals, were among the strongest components of his game. Johnson’s leadership and skill were essential to the Lakers’ astounding 63-19 season record, which helped him win the coveted MVP award for the third time in his career.

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For Embiid, who has finished in second place for the prize the previous two years, this accomplishment represents a critical turning point. He has developed into one of the league’s most powerful forces owing to his exceptional playing abilities and commitment.