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Joel Embiid Named NBA MVP; Nikola Jokic Lands on Second Team Despite Snub From Mark Jackson

  • Joel Embiid was named NBA MVP after receiving 75 of 100 first-place votes
  • Nikola Jokic finished second in voting for NBA MVP but was left off Mark Jackson's ballot
  • Jackson later apologized and called leaving Jokic off his ballot a "mistake"
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo received 100 first-place votes and was the only unanimous first-team selection
  • Starting next season, the NBA will do away with All-NBA positions and have positionless teams
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