Joel Embiid

Before he was named the 2023 Most Valuable Player, Joel Embiid built a lengthy highlight reel for voters to choose from. The six-time Philadelphia 76ers All-Star buried a foul line fadeaway over Jusuf Nurkić with 1.1 seconds remaining to prevent the Portland Trail Blazers from stealing a road victory. The clutch basket gave the 76ers their first and only lead of the game as Embiid dominated to the tune of 39 points on 13 of 20 from the field along with seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks in the exhilarating 120-119 triumph on March 10, 2023.

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