Either regular-season play matters (and Embiid's MVP season in 2022-23 should get its due respect), or it's all about the playoffs.
But, you can't have it both ways.
Joel Embiid scored 47 points, 18 rebounds, five assets, three steams and two blocks in 38 minutes in his last meeting against two-time MVP Nikola Jokić.
Even if Joel Embiid doesn't win NBA MVP Award this season, the honor of All-NBA First Team is still a real possibility - NBA Writer Ben Golliver explains why
Despite Nikola Jokic currently being a heavy favorite to win the NBA MVP award, Joel Embiid is still a strong contender for the award and cannot be ignored