is it me, or every day do I see in the media why Jayson tatum isn't worthy of being an MVP because he's being carried on a super team, or how he shouldnt be the face of the league because he has "no personality". Or how his playoff performance in the finals 2 years ago should be held against him (but not embiied or Luka)
where is this coming from all of a sudden?
Are we sure that a lack of playoff success isn't held against Embiid or Luka?
I think we're sure with Embiid. He won MVP last season, and I think he was the favorite before his injury this season.
Would you say he was ever a front-runner for 'being the face of the league', though?
Honestly I don't follow the NBA generally enough to know who is the current face of the league in its marketing materials, etc. Lebron still dominates a lot of coverage. Curry is everywhere. The big "names" I perceive are Luka, Giannis, Joker. I think Embiid got quite a bit of attention, and that's despite having a trollish personality. And honestly, I notice Tatum in commercials as much as anybody. Flaming hot potato chips, gatorade, Subway, and a signature shoe.
I don't know. Who would you call the league's face?