The NBA closed the book on the regular season, and it’s ending not only solidified the Sixers’ most-winning regular season since 2000-01 at 54-28, but also secured Joel Embiid as the scoring champion for the second straight season — a feat not accomplished by a center since Bob McAdoo did it three straight seasons from 1974-76.
Add it to the list of accomplishments for the Sixers’ seven-footer. There’s still one individual accolade that has eluded him, however, and that is, of course, the MVP award. As the league shifts its attention to the playoffs and eventual announcement of the award winner, more heavy hitters from the NBA are coming out in support of Embiid’s personal quest.