This is Antetokounmpos second in a row. She always saw the future in us, she always believed in us. Add English on-screen subtitles for videos. I wanted to do it here in this city. But talking with them in the few days Ive see them in the practices its kind of hard because we all have different times that we can shoot. However, what is clear is that he is also an MVP outside the confines of the basketball court.. According to the former New York Knicks All-Star, Milwaukee Bucks star Monta Ellis probably would have struggled in his era. Giannis just did it.#MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/kGPhq5O67m, KENNat be Borrow One (@KENNdyMann) June 25, 2019, @Giannis_An34 MVP from nothing to GREATNESS #inspirational Rags to riches, Mr.Marcelin (@marcelin_mr) June 25, 2019, I just cried my eyes out I dont even care, I love you @Giannis_An34 #MVP, Keith Henschel Jr (@TheRealKeithJr) June 25, 2019, Jackson Didlake (@diidlake) June 25, 2019, Congrats Giannis!!! Antetokounmpo hyperextended his left knee in the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks and missed the last two games of that series. He collected 20 points and 17 rebounds in a Game 1 loss. His remarkable combination of athleticism and skill overwhelmed the Suns, but before the series began, it wasn't even clear that he would be able to play. Hey, hope youre doing well. All right. Giannis Antetokounmpo accepts the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player award onstage during the 2019 NBA Awards on June 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. If something happened and knock on wood, we not able to go the way win the whole thing thats life. 10:36 am ET. Were kind of hard to beat at home. With all the time away, what do you think that has done to your game and to your skills and to your health and how do you think thats affected some of your teammates too as you start to get to see them more? My goal is to win a championship and we're going to do whatever we can to make that happen. Just the bubble experience of not being with your family. Sign up for the Layup Lines newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Youre in a tough position because obviously Ive worked personally seven years in a team Ive worked all season long for being in a position to go out there and win a championship and they know just that being taken away from you thats kind of hard. Giannis Antetokounmpo EMOTIONAL SPEECH - Most Valuable Player Award - 2019 NBA Awards House of Highlights 7.83M subscribers Subscribe 194K 6.1M views 3 years ago SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT. And whoever plays the best because at the end of the day teams got to be in shape. The most powerful moments of the speech came when Antetokounmpo discussed his family, starting with his father, who died of a heart attack in Oct. 2017. Speaker 3: (21:00) Antetokounmpo also finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting, showing how much of a force he was in all phases of the game. Shes the foundation of this family. The Grizzlies say their star guard will be away from the team for 'at least' the next 2 games. We have unbelievable fans that support us every night and Im not being able to have them out there I think its going to hurt a little bit. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (08:37) The 26-year-old forward became the youngest player to win Finals MVP since Kawhi Leonard did so at the age of 22 in 2014. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who shot 4 of 15 from the foul line Friday and is hovering at an underwhelming 58.7 percent for the season, attempted to shoot free throws on the Wells Fargo. by Josef Castillo | Feb 13, 2023 | Famous Players. Thats how life is. Antetokounmpo is the presumptive favorite to win MVP again this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks hit a season-high 26 3-pointers in a 139-117 win over the Orlando Magic, extending their winning streak to 16 games . #ThisIsMyCrew | #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/rQanDhLNea, Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) June 25, 2019, From undiscovered gem to NBA MVP. But yeah, I know that in Orlando that everybody thats going to be there is going to be healthy. Giannis Antetokounmpo erupts for 50 points as the Bucks close out the Suns 105-98 in Game 6 to win their first NBA championship since 1971. 15 overall pick in the 2013 draft, and he made his first All-Star appearance four years later. He got emotional during his speech while speaking about his later father and how he plays every day for his dad: Giannis got emotional as he paid tribute to his family while accepting the #KiaMVP trophy. I wanted to do it with these guys, so I'm happy. He once again gets into the lane, but rather than force his way through the Suns' wall, he kicks it out to Middleton, who blows past the Jae Crowder closeout for a floater. He followed that up with at least 41 points and 12 rebounds in each of the next two games. At the end of the day we got to do our job and I know that the NBA is going to do their job and the NBPA are going to do their job to keep us as safe as possible to make this transition as easy as possible for us. So I think were just going to pick it up right where we left from. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. He also decided to take a different mental approach. Speaker 3: (06:11) Youre just going to have to trust the process or do you have a little concern? Thank you for everything you do for me., And of course, Antetokounmpo couldnt leave out the person he called my true hero., "I want to thank my amazing mom, my amazing mom. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Its important. So once we start playing again I think were going to be just fine. Lance Allen: (17:22) But we can't forget that along with those came countless winning plays that are a result of his selflessness and suppression of his ego. With all of our behaviors have changed here over the last several months, and weve been told to socially distance and steer clear of one another. So its something that I felt I wanted to do. Thank you again for this incredible honor. So Im excited and a little bit concerned too. Giannis Antetokounmpo is lurking. That's exactly what Antetokounmpo did in Milwaukee's pivotal 123-119 Game 5 road win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, which puts the Bucks one win away from their first NBA championship in 50 years. Yeah the opportunity to spend time with our families. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (09:36) I am especially thankful to my coaches and teammates who have been a continuous source of inspiration and motivation. In a shockingly poignant speech, Antetokounmpo couldn't keep it together as he thanked his familyincluding his late fatherfriends, teammates, the Bucks, and all his supporters in an. Obviously I play for the Milwaukee Bucks but I wanted them to know that Im down there with the people. Leading up to the event, the 24-year-old had confidently told his family he wouldn't be emotional if he were to win the MVP. So what do you have to have in your suitcase and how do you even begin to lay out all youll need for that amount of time? Transcribe Your Own Content Steve Ashburner nba.com. giannis mvp speech transcript Affordable auto transport rates Menu what happened to skittles crazy cores. Try Rev and save time transcribing, captioning, and subtitling. Easily integrate Rev using our robust APIs to start building your product quickly. So Im excited and Im waiting to see what thats going to be. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Obviously I know that Im going to be a little bit rusty. "When you focus on the past, that's your ego: 'I did this. Obviously I think like once we get to Orlando the level of basketball a lot of guys are going to go full speed because a lot of players miss basketball. Speaker 3: (23:11) If the Bucks can get the player they want, then signing Antetokounmpo will be easier. Bucks star delivers Milwaukee a title for the first time in 50 years to take home top individual honors. So I just got to stay locked in, mind my business, dont say much. In addition to Milwaukee and Chicago murals, Mauricio worked on a variety of other projects this summer. And finally, there was an unselfish play that might have gone unnoticed. So whoever is in the best shape and took care of themselves for this three and a half months, four months that we wasnt able to play is going to be in a better position than other teams. Lance Allen: (19:32) Thank you. Next up: Championship. He could have suckled his ego with thoughts about the past: "I'm averaging 32 points and 14 rebounds in my first Finals. So yeah, I dont know what to expect when I get there, but at the end of the day I want to play basketball. "My teammates, man, they played hard every freaking game. This guy doesn't really know how hard he pushed me. Next question, Eric Naim from The Athletic. That will negate his lack of shooting ability. Well have time for two more questions. I think I've had people throughout my life that helped me with that. But for sure, I think me, my teammates, my family, especially my mom, everybody has concern about our health and my health. Always want more and never be greedy. What was it? Antetokounmpo collected 20 points in the third quarter alone to help Milwaukee rally from a 47-42 halftime deficit, though the game was still tied 77-all heading into the final period. At the end of his speech, Antetokounmpo remarked, At the end of the day, this is just the beginning. The ball was batted into the air, and Giannis could have easily secured it with two hands. How are you going to approach walking around a campus and seeing LeBron or seeing whoever it may be as you kind of try to handle this world where youre literally living with the people youre going to compete against? Antetokounmpo was an easy choice for the MVP honor after also adding 14 rebounds and five blocks in a series-clinching 105-98 Game 6 victory Tuesday night over the Phoenix Suns. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (13:12) Speaker 3: (09:07) Basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo is making headlines for the emotional speech he made at the NBA Awards on Monday night. Middleton and Antetokounmpo have spent eight years together. Next question we have Steve [inaudible 00:09:10] with Associated Press. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has a chance to win his third MVP award. Eric Woodier: (23:14) So mentally I was just trying to stay ready. So with the NBA schedule youre no stranger to packing, but a couple of weeks is different than potentially three months. I'm going to dominate.' pic.twitter.com/oelTDCQo3E. Giannis, when asked about his future: "As long as everybody's on the same page and as long as everybody's fighting for the same thing, fighting for the same thing every single day, which is to be a champion, I don't see why not to be in Milwaukee for the next 15 years.". Hey Giannis. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | It helped Antetokounmpo deal with the uncertainty in the immediate aftermath of his injury. What a journey its been for Giannis pic.twitter.com/GIYg8jcPat, Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 25, 2019, MVP! Its weird. MILWAUKEE (AP) Three weeks ago, a knee injury left Giannis Antetokounmpo looking 50/50 to return for the rest of the Bucks playoff run. No. Speaker 3: (11:34) The Bucks led the Suns 101-99 with 1:15 remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 4. Basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo took part in a press conference today where he talked about the NBA season restart, saying this will be the toughest championship to win due to not being able to see family and not being able to have fans. Antetokounmpo says he wants to be in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo won his second straight Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award on Friday, becoming the 12th player in league history to secure the award in consecutive. We can not be altogether in the locker room and all that. Youve got to push yourself through this. Sometimes you want something so bad you dont get it. This years offseason will probably be more important than the year after. Speaker 3: (17:13) Youre my true hero.. Next question will be from Lori Nickel with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Next question will be from Tim van Boren from WITI TV. Hi Giannis. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (22:30) Just quickly, is that important to you? So hopefully my teammates can be ready for that also. Shes my hero, Antetokounmpo said. Eric Naim: (19:37) I want to thank my dad. Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about his future after winning the MVP award during his MVP speech. Good to see you. Now, they're champions together. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks has been named this year's NBA MVP, his second consecutive year winning the award, the league announced Friday. Mauricio wants to bring people together and remind them that art and creativity are two powerful forces that bring people together. That making up in some way, working with the NBA to make up that advantage, whatever that could be? Going to a hotel, stay there for not two weeks, three weeks. Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo (born Adetokunbo; December 6, 1994) is a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Obviously I think a lot of players miss basketball and once basketball is back, a lot of people are going to go a hundred percent, going to go full speed. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Zuora Stevenson: (14:45) "I'm happy, I'm happy, man. Giannis Antetokounmpo just served everyone a reminder that he's in the MVP conversation, too Mike D. Sykes, II March 30, 2022 11:26 am ET The collective 76ers fanbase (and Drew Hanlen) got. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. So its going to be mental. Every time I walk into the locker room, I saw my teammates, they were ready to go, to fight, they were ready to go to war with me.. #MambaMentality https://t.co/dhZTFI1Aam, Kobe Bryant wrote on Twitter, "My man.M.V.P. | Giannis 33 Points vs. Nets | 2.28.23. You talked about flipping the switch a little bit and competing for a title, but you also honestly talked about Mariah and Liam and probably not seeing them for most if not the entire run. Antetokounmpo could have become a free agent this offseason and left Milwaukee like so many stars before him had done to their own small markets in pursuit of a championship. And were going to try to do that with every means possible. Every day that I step on the floor I always think about my dad and that motivates me and it pushed me to play hard and move forward even when my body's sore, even when I don't feel like playing, I always go and show up and Im always going to do the right thing.". Giannis Antetokounmpo: (16:05) First of all I want to thank my teammates. I havent played five versus five in a while. But at the end of the day we dont have fans, the other teams dont have fans. Oh, blackout. Malika Andrews: (06:18) Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2019 MVP speech was an inspiring moment for basketball fans everywhere. But I know whatever she puts in there is going to be a lot of probably shorts, a lot of t-shirts. Congratulations Giannis! Just as Lew Alcindor led Milwaukee to its first championship in 1971, Antetokounmpo made sure a big man carried the Bucks to their next title, scoring 50 points to end the citys 50-year drought. I hope that this award will serve as a reminder that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. It takes more than one person to win sixty games. Are we going to be able to stay in the campus? But I cant worry about that. Antetokounmpo, being the physical freak that he is, caught it and slammed it down to cement Milwaukee's victory: JRUE STEAL. First he blocked Deandre Aytons dunk attemptto prevent Phoenix from tying Game 4 with just over a minute left. He writes about about basketball news, tips, NBA teams and more. The Milwaukee Bucks forward was named the NBAs MVP for the 2018-19 season at the ceremony, held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The Bucks blew a 2-0 lead to Toronto in the 2019 Eastern Conference finals, then lost to Miami in the second round. Milwaukee Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo capped off an incredible year by being named MVP of the 2018-19 NBA season during the league's awards show on Monday night. Hi Giannis. The heartfelt embrace shared by Giannis and his family was a heartwarming reminder of how much we can all achieve when we have the support of those closest to us. Transcribe your audio files to find high-impact insights in minutes. Congratulations to @Giannis_An34 of the @Bucks on winning the 2018-19 Most Valuable Player! section: | slug: nba-finals-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-backs-up-viral-humility-speech-with-unselfish-game-5-performance | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | But as I said, whoever wants more, whoever is mentally prepared for this whats going to go on in Orlando thats the team that is going to come on top. That play was rewarded with the MVP award, making Antetokounmpo, 24, the youngest winner since Derrick Rose in 2011. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. | 26 3PM | 139 Magic 117 | 3.1.23, Khris Middleton Press Conference | 2.28.23, Giannis Antetokounmpo Press Conference | 2.28.23, He's Baaack! 2 years ago, @kobebryant challenged @Giannis_An34 to win MVP. IE 11 is not supported. First, Giannis could have easily forced his way to the basket in transition to try to get a layup or get fouled, but instead, he recognized that he had drawn three Suns defenders and fired a beautiful one-handed, no-look laser to the corner for a wide-open Portis 3-pointer. Whats the caliber of basketball going to be like down there? So I want to be one of the best players to ever play the game. This is the card that we got dealt us so we just got to play with them. But as I said at the end of the day we have a goal, which is to get better and win the championship. Im happy we were able to get it done.. Antetokounmpo began his speech by thanking God and the many people who helped him achieve his dreams. Malika Andrews: (08:27) My man.M.V.P. It's time to take over. Trying to focus like now being in the moment all the time and we just go and see whats going to happen. Antetokounmpo jumped out to defend Devin Booker off a dribble handoff, so Booker threw a lob up to DeAndre Ayton that should have tied the game. He did all that while dealing with a hyperextended left knee that prevented him from playing in the last two games of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks. Whats going through your mind as you get ready for this experience? Because if the season like we were still playing Id probably miss a lot. https://t.co/cT5siwkvjv. "If you have a good parent, your parent sees the future for you. And my personal goal is to win the championship and I got to be ready for no matter what they throw in our face or in our table I got to be ready for that. Speaker 3: (12:32) Giannis Antetokounmpo: (15:03) Jun 24, 2022 Before he was an MVP and an NBA champion, Giannis Antetokounmpo was a raw, skinny, largely unknown prospect, dismissed by half the league until the Bucks made him the 15th pick. Thank you. He drove into traffic, but was stripped by Jrue Holiday. Thanasis a rejoint Giannis pour remporter le championnat NBA avec les Bucks de Milwaukee en 2021, et Kostas en a remport un championnat NBA avec les Lakers de Los Angeles en 2020. His case in six words: Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most dominant. And just a kind of quick follow up, do you feel like youve been able to get better? When he won the award, he started his speech by giving those fans credit. Try Rev for free and save time transcribing, captioning, and subtitling. which of the following is a procedural defense? What are they allowing from a safety standpoint? Im accessible, they can see me. Speaking of that kind of idea, theres times when you dont love speaking with us on game days, because you dont want to give another team bulletin board material. We Energies Best of February 2023 Highlights | 3.2.23, Giannis Antetokounmpo ASL Press Conference | 3.1.23, Brook Lopez ASL Press Conference | 3.1.23. With Giannis on the bench to start the second quarter, the Bucks quickly chipped away at the lead thanks to brilliant play from Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton. In his speech, he thanked his family for supporting him and his teammates for pushing him to be the best player he could be. Milwaukee only trailed by three when Giannis checked back in with 6:14 left in the first half. Im curious with this layoff as long as its been, how much or how little have you been able to get a feel from teammates? This is Antetokounmpo's second in a row. I feel like this year, lose or win, that did not happen. Obviously if we could get the one person to get like a seventh foul, we get like extra time out or a coachs challenge it obviously is going to help the team. Speaker 3: (14:39) We were able to beat this team 4-0. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (06:46) That's part of the reason why the philosophical monologue from Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo the day before Game 5 of the NBA Finals resonated with such a wide audience -- from die-hard fans to people who have never watched basketball. First of all in the practice we can lift and we can just shoot. The Memphis forward sustained the injury Friday night during the 1st quarter of the Grizzlies 113-97 loss to the Nuggets. The setting was appropriate. dynamically populate dropdown jquery; basement suites for rent in merritt bc; charlie brown christmas wood patterns; Giannis great to see you. If anybody amongst your team has had a tougher time dealing with this layoff, some of the challenges of isolation and inactivity. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a Finals for the ages. All Rights Reserved. 2 min read Giannis Antetokounmpo is your 2019 NBA MVP, and the. Unlike Jordan, Antetokounmpo has earned all four awards in the span of two seasons. There was no way he was going to be skipping to the basket without being knocked over. Do you have a sense of how everybody has come through it and then looking forward what can you do as a team leader to make sure that this bubble concept is not going to be too much for one of your friends and teammates? Speaker 1: (00:04) Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about his future after winning the MVP award during his MVP speech. Industry-leading accurate legal transcription to ensure you dont miss a statement. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (03:02) I trusted this team. Speaker 3: (01:52) Eric Naim: (02:54) The Milwaukee Bucks forward was named the NBA's MVP for the. Greatness. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, Stats & facts to know from Bucks' title run, Finals MVP Ladder: Giannis realizes his dream, Giannis leads Bucks to first title in 50 years, NBA Twitter reacts to Bucks winning title, 5 stats to know for 76ers-Bucks matchup on ABC, Brooks suspended after receiving 16th technical foul, Grizzlies' Clarke (torn achilles) out indefinitely, Ja issues apology, will miss 'at least' 2 games, Ex-NBA player Morrow facing assault charges, Durant passes 'Big O' for 13th in career points. Thats pretty much it. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | We got to be really careful after we shoot. Stephanie Sutton: (15:41) Become a freelancer and work on your own terms. Antetokounmpo est galement rejoint en proprit par ses frres Thanasis, Kostas et Alex, qui jouent tous au basket professionnel dans le monde entier. The result marks the end of Greeces hopes for a European championship, as Germany capitalizes on its advantage as the host country. The speech ended with Antetokounmpo addressing the one thing he did not accomplish this season. Not being able to see your family, be there for three months playing games with no fans. Next question, Greg Mansik WTMJ radio. That's your pride talking. Please check your email for a confirmation. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (21:44) How do you guys say here in America? You know obviously everybody we know that were going to go down [inaudible 00:04:05] everybodys concerned about how safe its going to be. #KiaMVP #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/l8SN27FFTG. Giannis Anteotkounmopos name. Hi Giannis, I have two quick questions for you. So its not something that I havent done before. And I heard that the NBA might find a way to give us in a different way advantage, maybe give a person a seventh foul or give us a second coachs challenge, stuff like that. And as I said tried to get ready for Orlando. How is the format going be? Giannis Antetokounmpo: (23:49) I won that in the past.' Obviously I can speak for myself, my teammates I think theyre excited to play in Orlando, to play basketball again, to go out there and chase the title. He had 27 of the Bucks 48 total points through the games middle two quarters. Antetokounmpo also thanked his brothers, calling them role models. His brothers had to fight tears as well, especially when Antetokounmpo started talking about their mother. After receiving the award, Giannis hugged his parents, his brother Thanasis, and his agent Alex Saratsis. That strategy allowed the Bucks to erase 2-0 deficits in the second round against Brooklyn and again in these finals. Giannis Antetokounmpo has proven that a player can go from being a good prospect to an elite superstar through sheer hard work and sacrifice. Lance Allen: (18:58) Dallas Mavericks Star Struggles In Playoffs And Fans Worry, LeBron James: Building A Legacy Of Empowerment And Hope Through I Promise, The Resilience Of Love: A Look At LeBron & Savannahs Timeless Relationship. First of all we had time away. And after Jrue Holiday made a steal with the Bucks protecting a one-point lead in the final minute of Game 5, the 6-foot-11Antetokounmpo raced down the court and was on the receiving end of Holidays alley-oop that helped clinch the game. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks speaks at the podium as U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes the Milwaukee Bucks to the South Lawn of the White House to honor the team for its NBA. We got to leave the court and allow the next person to come in and shoot. Tim: (12:40) His rare blend of size and athleticism made him the No. But at the end of the day, if you really, really put your mind and your focus in everything on it the eventually its going to happen. I forgot sorry. Are we going to be able to leave the campus? What does this title do for whoever comes out on top of this with everything they have to go through? Giannis Antetokounmpo: (07:42) We can't worry about the outcome," Antetokounmpo said after the Game 5 win. November 28, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. EST. My goal is to win a championship," Giannis said in his 2019 MVP acceptance speech. The most accurate AI-powered transcription on the market. Khris Middleton has not been able to create his own shot from mid-range. Giannis Antetokounmpo is your 2019 NBA MVP, and the Milwaukee Bucks superstar found a way to endear himself even more to the basketball world with an emotional speech worthy of his play on the court. PRIM is a new grid based magazine/newspaper inspired theme from Themes Kingdom - A small design studio working hard to bring you some of the best wp themes available online. Every day that I step on the floor I always think of my dad and that motivates me and pushes me to play harder and move forward.. Josef Castillo is a basketball coach and the owner of a basketball blog called bashabearsbasketball.com. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (05:30) I know what the goal is, the goal is to win the championship, the goal is to get better. My goal is to win a championship, as my dad taught me. Its the news, without the news. So yeah, you got to be ready for both scenarios, win or lose. Its been quite some time since Mauricio Ramirez painted a mural of Milwaukees own, as he has done with his stunning three-story mural of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Im curious you have a newborn son at home, you went out of your way to participate in marches, supporting the black lives matter movement in Milwaukee. If you have a good parent, your parent sees the future for you. Health wise I feel great, I feel a hundred percent healthy. Basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo took part in a press conference today where he talked about the NBA season restart, saying this will be the "toughest championship to win" due to not being able to see family and not being able to have fans. Awesome. And after making just 55.6% of his free throws in his first 20 games of this postseason, Antetokounmpo went 17 of 19 from the line Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (17:19) Instead, his humility allowed him to realize that tipping the ball to ANY other Buck on the court would have resulted in a much higher chance of victory. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) On Monday night, NBA commissioner Adam Silver stood on stage and announced Giannis Antetokounmpo was the winner of the 2019 NBA MVP award. Antetokounmpo has been receiving praise from many basketball and sports legends on social media. ", He could have succumbed to his pride with thoughts about the future: "When I go for 50 tonight and bring my team back, it will cement my NBA legacy.". But Giannis saved his best for last. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (10:32) But now just going in there for like a month or a month and a half before you see your family, thats going to be tough. All Rights Reserved. What were you concerned about and what were you reassured with whatever answers you got? Obviously whoever team wants it more has got to be mentally prepared for all this situation and got to go out there and execute.
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