Two all time great regular season players known for their playoff shortcomings. Current achievements

Harden: 1x MVP, 10x All Star, 7x All NBA, 3x scoring champ, 2x assist leader

Embiid: 1x MVP, 6x All Star, 5x All NBA, 2x scoring champ, 3x All Defense

Embiid this season is on his way to winning his 3rd scoring title and matching Harden in that department. If he stays healthy he should surpass Harden in all star and all nba selections as well. I think he will be the higher one all time when it’s all said and done even without a ring

  • TroyAtWork@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    Harden’s MVP finishes:

    • 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 13

    Embiid’s MVP finishes:

    • 1, 2, 2, 7, 12

    It’s going to take a strong 3-4 years for Embiid to get to Harden’s level. Obviously that’s achievable but it’s not a surefire thing, Embiid turns 30 in a few months.

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      1 year ago

      Also OP just lumped the All-NBA selections together but Harden has six First Team selections. Embiid has one.

      Not saying OP did it deliberately, I know it’s often done that way for simplicity, but still.

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      1 year ago

      Embiid can easily win another MVP in his career. He’s playing his best basketball ever and I feel like thsts sometjing I’ve been saying every year

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        1 year ago

        He is always hurt/gassed when the playoffs come around. Hopefully they can lock up some form of homecourt early so Nurse does not play him extended minutes, which is a Nick Nurse special.