"People really saying LeBron unironically in 2023" - NBA fans react to Final 4 participants picking their choice of MVP

In a recent video, NCAA Final Four teams were recently asked about their picks for the NBA MVP. With an interesting set of responses from players and coaches, basketball fans took note and shared their reactions.

The NBA MVP race has been exciting since the early stages of the season. With several familiar faces stepping up to the plate, the NBA also saw a number of new players rise above expectations to enter the MVP conversation.

In a recent video, players from teams competing at the NCAA Final Four were asked about their picks for the MVP this season. The responses featured mainstays like Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokoumpo to dark horses like De'Aaron Fox. Fans certainly had a lot to say regarding the picks.

Here are some of the best fan reactions to the video on Reddit:

1. "People really saying LeBron unironically in 2023 lmao"

2. "Coach said Bruce Brown lmao"

3. "Real recognize role"

4. "Coach knows ball"

5. "I love that the coach said Bruce Brown like you know there’s a chalkboard in that locker room with the word 'FUNDAMENTALS' circled 50 times"

6. "Embiiiiiiduh"

7. "Based Fox vote"

8. "Makes a lot of sense actually cause Andre Jackson is a really good athlete that can’t shoot."

9. "Is LeBron ever really a wrong answer?"

10. "Something very “classy” about the guys who picked Jokic. I can’t put my finger on it."

11. "Shoutout to the guy who said Jimmy Butler. He knows ball"

12. "Who invited Russ"

13. "That's why players don't vote for MVP"

14. "CURREEEEH"

15. "There’s only one answer…….EMBIID!!"

The sheer vastness of the responses only showed how deep the talent pool in the NBA is this year. However, there can only be one winner.

Meanwhile, the NCAA Final Four presented the stage for two teams heading to the National Championship game. The University of Connecticut Huskies will take on the San Diego State Aztecs on Monday.

Nikola Jokic leads NBA MVP Race

The NBA's MVP race this season is led by Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. As a two-time back-to-back MVP, Jokic stands a very good chance of winning it all again. Jokic's contributions to Denver are insurmountable. Given the role he plays in the team's offense, the Nuggets are solely reliant on Jokic to produce and run plays.

That has been the case with Denver over the last few seasons and in 2023 too. The Nuggets are atop the Western conference with a 51-26 record. Jokic recently missed a few games due to injury. The impact his absence had on Denver's overall performance was telling.

When considering the sheer impact he has had on the team, it's tough to ignore Jokic's claim to be the MVP again.

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