The more interesting aspect of this quote is Embiid acknowledging how much he had been thinking about MVP.
Embiid dominated the Pacers to give his team its 50th win of the season, and in the process put a cherry on top of his remarkable season.
The good news for the Sixers is that Harden has already passed his physical, and he participated in his first practice.
The means the earliest Harden could play for the Philadelphia 76ers is at home Tuesday against Boston Celtics.
Embiid said "whoever wants to play is welcome" but added he doesn't "get paid to babysit" before finishing his lengthy thoughts.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-119 in overtime without Joel Embiid, who got a rest after 21 straight games.