Jokic, Embiid and 20 years without an MVP center

Nikola Jokic was named NBA MVP on Tuesday, and Joel Embiid finished second. It's a moment for multi-dimensional centers.

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Breakfast in the Studio (the Black Jacket), Edouard Manet

The rise and fall of true centers in the NBA is a fascinating topic, made more fascinating by how the playoffs are unfolding. On Tuesday, Nikola Jokic was named the NBA MVP, surprising no one. Joel Embiid finished second in voting, also surprising no one. Two true ce…