Daily News | Sixers center Joel Embiid is a finalist for NBA MVP for third consecutive season
, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, and Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo were announced as finalists for the NBA MVP award during Friday’sThe hosts also announced the finalists for the defensive player of the year, sixth man of the year, rookie of the year, most improved player, clutch player of the year, and coach of the year. The nominees were voted on by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters from around the world.
Jokić was 18th , second in rebounds and third in assists. He also led the league with 29 triple-doubles. Antetokounmpo was the best player on the league’s best team. He was fifth in the league in scoring and third in rebounds.Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls small forward DeMar DeRozan, and Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox.New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen.
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