“This is a star that you want to shine a light on” - Stephen A. Smith praises Joel Embiid, believes he’s up there with Shaq and Kareem in terms of talent
“Joel is understanding what a MVP should be, I always thought he was the baddest guy in the league” - Shaquille O’Neal says he’s proud of Joel Embiid, endorses him for MVP
“That’s the MVP of the league right there” - James Harden reserves high praise for Joel Embiid after he puts Philadelphia 76ers on his back to ensure a 3-0 series lead
“You get the golf clap from me Mr. Embiid, you are my MVP” - Shaquille O'Neal crowns Joel Embiid the MVP after mind-blowing outing against Toronto Raptors
"Then that last shot - everybody's quiet; I enjoy seeing them go home" - Joel Embiid shows Toronto Raptors fans no mercy after draining game-winner, commends them for their passion
"We’re numb to a lot of things in this society but a 7 foot center just cashed a three to win a playoff game" - NBA world reacts to Joel Embiid's scintillating game-winning buzzer-beater against Raptors
ICYMI: "Get your a** out, I'm coming for the sweep too!" - Joel Embiid hilariously taunts Drake after hitting game-winner vs Toronto Raptors and going 3-0 in Playoffs
ICYMI: "The type of shot it was… Real quick, turnaround, cash!” - Tobias Harris all hyped after Joel Embiid's unreal game-winner to power Philadelphia 76ers into a 3-0 lead vs Toronto Raptors
“He doesn’t dance on people the way he used to, blow by people the way he used to” - Stephen A. Smith says James Harden hasn’t been the same player since injuring his hamstring
“They got no ceiling, Boston’s got a ceiling, Miami does” - Colin Cowherd believes the Philadelphia 76ers are an absolute handful, praises Daryl Morey for the James Harden trade
"Instead, Jokic & Nash have 4 MVPs, while Shaq+Kobe+CP3+Embiid have 2 total" - Nick Wright suggests Nikola Jokic and Steve Nash are "not all timers", should have 0 MVPs
ICYMI: Shaquille O'Neal challenges Charles Barkley to wear an absurd chain for 1 game if his claim of 4 teams would get swept in the first round doesn't come through
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