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The race for the MVP gets exciting with the regular season coming to an end. However, things seem to be different this season. The fight for the top three spots is something the fans love to see. Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo have managed to stay in the top three for a good amount of time. Only forward in the MVP conversation, Jayson Tatum‘s 30 points per game are not helping him move past the three centers.?
Fans seem to be in denial after the standings of the above players from a straw poll went viral on the internet. Fans believe it is probable that the foreign center will win another MVP this season. The race for the Michael Jordan trophy has heated things up among the fans.?
Jayson Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo fans in denial after straw poll favors Serbian center?
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The straw poll has turned out to be disappointing news for the fans after the 6’11 center from the Denver Nuggets topped the list. Nikola Jokic stands at the top with 77 first-place votes. It is no wonder, considering the terrific all-around performance of the guard this season. However, fans believe it is unfair for the Serbian center to win an MVP three times in a row.?
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Antetokounmpo and Embiid stand in the second and third place with 11 and 6 first-place votes respectively. The Boston Celtics forward stands as the fourth with 5 first-place votes. Fans’ reactions to a sports page that reported the above poll continue to go viral. Here are some of the fans’ reactions throwing shade at the Nuggets center:?
This such a joke. You mean to tell me Lebron never won 3 in a row, MJ never won 3 in a row, Kareem never won 3 in a row. A lot of all time greats never won 3 in a row because of voter fatigue but Jokić can win 3 in a row when he hasn’t done anything in the playoffs. Absolute joke
— 5th chip 🔜 (@legoatjames06) February 16, 2023
Reminder this is why people said Giannis shouldn’t win his 3rd straight MVP.. pic.twitter.com/55YlN6Kz4K
— 🦌 (@DameToGiannis) February 16, 2023
No idea why the media loves this man so much
— ً (@HardenFinalsMVP) February 16, 2023
Tatum being 4th on this list is hilarious
— a usb tire (@lous_burner) February 16, 2023
This is a scam
— PseudonymousB.T.C. (@Apex_Intellect) February 16, 2023
Stop wasting the MVP award
— Rob (@rob_monsy23) February 16, 2023
Embiid constantly disrespected
— Nima (@VStage13V) February 16, 2023
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It is no doubt that Tatum, Antetokounmpo, and Embiid are having one of the best seasons of their career. Each of them continues to lead the team from the front. They have also managed to put their team in the top spots with frequent winning records. However, Jokic seems to have surpassed them all again this season.?
Nikola Jokic secure another record to surpass Magic Johnson
The Nuggets have won 25 consecutive games when Nikola Jokic secures a triple-double. This is the new longest streak in the NBA, surpassing the Lakers legend Magic Johnson. The 2x MVP surpassed Johnson with his recent triple-double again the Dallas Mavericks.
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Reports reveal the Serbian center has a great shot at the MVP again this season. Jokic will join NBA legends Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlin, and Larry Bird for winning MVP three times in a row if he secures the title again this season. Do you think Jokic deserves the MVP this season? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
