How dat go upon Giannis?

Shaq is a bonafide hater.

He got the fatigue vote last year and then imploded in the playoffs. That means it’s going to be an uphill battle for him to win again, and from a narrative perspective, which is a major factor in MVP voting, he is behind pretty much every other major contender for the award to start the season.

That said, 30-12-5 is a realistic stat line for Joel. If he can do something like that, and the Sixers go for 60+ wins, I think he has a realistic shot.

If the stats aren’t there, or if the Sixers aren’t at the very top of the league, I’d say he has no chance.