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