In the last decade of the NBA, it can be said that there has been a serious talent gap in the center position, and there has not been a center with super dominance in the interior line after Yao Ming, and although Howard has a lot of honors, he is more defensive. After entering the small-ball era, many teams even voluntarily gave up the center position or lowered the height of the interior line, which also forced many traditional centers to lose their jobs.
But now the league has a trend of re-emergence of the inner line, a group of excellent big men led by alphabet brother and Jokic are at the peak of their careers, and the MVPs of the past 3 years have also been obtained by insider players. Last season, there was a scene of Embiid and Jokic playing the ball, and the two internal lines competed for MVP at the same time, and such a script has not been seen for many years. This season, the two continued to compete again, and both entered the top three of the MVP list. So, Embiid and Jokic, who is stronger? The US media FW made a comprehensive comparison.
Scoring ability: Embiid
Embiid has averaged more than 27 points per game in three seasons and has scored 29 points this season, and will compete with James and Durant for the top scorer. Embiid has a full range of scoring abilities, and Jokic is also excellent, with 26.4 points last season and 26.2 points this season, which is also very efficient, but overall Embiid is better.
Athletic ability: Embiid
Embiid's speed and explosiveness are fast among the inside players, and when the defenders speed up, Embiid can keep up in time. Jokic moved slowly, and last season's playoffs were grabbed by Paul.
Defensive ability: Embiid
Jokic's defense has improved a lot this season, averaging 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks per game, but defense is still not his strong suit. Embiid has a strong sense of defense since he first entered the league, he can protect the frame and assist in defense, and even has a strong sense of positioning.
Stability: Draw
The two have played consistently for many seasons and have always been able to play brilliantly in some key games.
Leadership: Draw
At present, both are well-deserved leaders of their respective teams, and both have chosen to take responsibility when the team is in difficulty, this season the Nuggets are missing Murray and Porter, and simmons of the 76ers have not played, but their record can still remain outstanding.
Ball Quotient: Jokic
European players enter the NBA, the biggest advantage is technology and ball quotient, Jokic can be said to be the most passable inside line in history, the Nuggets offensive system is also completely built around him.
Influence: Jokic
It is clear that Jokic has a greater influence on the game, he is a great passer himself, able to create opportunities for his teammates, while Embiid is a more traditional interior line, and he also needs his teammates to create opportunities for him.
1-on-1 ability: Draw
Embiid's offensive skills are of the Big Dream type, not only scoring in the penalty area, but also a good mid-range shooting. Jokic's tonnage was as big as O'Neal's in the small-ball era, and any interior line would be difficult for him.
Achievement: Jokic
It's clear that Jokic is higher because he won the MVP last season and has also pushed Embiid into a squad.
With 9 abilities, Embiid 3, Jokic 3, and 3 draws, it was a tie-breaker, and everyone was happy, both of them at MVP level.