Nikola Jokic Leads NBA MVP Race Amid Injury Concerns, Embiid's Odds Plummet

Jokic's MVP odds surge as Embiid faces knee injury setbacks, raising eligibility concerns for the award.

Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets' star, is currently the favorite to win the NBA MVP award, despite recent back pain issues.
Joel Embiid's MVP campaign is jeopardized by a knee injury, potentially making him ineligible for the award due to the NBA's minimum game rule.
Jokic's performance this season positions him to potentially average a triple-double, a feat only achieved by a select few in NBA history.
The MVP race sees significant shifts with Jokic leading, followed by contenders like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic.
Concerns arise over the influence of race in MVP voting, with discussions on whether it could impact Jokic's chances.