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 award show on Monday night. After receiving the award, Giannis hugged his parents, his brother Thanasis, and his agent Alex Saratsis. GIANNIS CAME UP CLUTCHA HUGE block when it mattered pic.twitter.com/ZbyMCj8L1s. Giannis Antetokounmpo after supermax extension with the Bucks: This is my Giannis Antetokounmpo is a sports hero, according to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Giannis Antetokounmpo out for the remainder of Game 4, Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as questionable with an ankle injury, Giannis Antetokounmpo has monster dunk against Orlando Magic. And obviously I dont think theres going to be any player thats not going to be a little sad leaving their family behind, but it is what it is and you got to do your job. I forgot sorry. Now that we dont have the advantage anymore it kind of a little bit sucks a little bit, because like we worked all year to play at home, play with our fans. Yes he made me cry!!! Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about his future after winning the MVP award during his MVP speech. Easily integrate Rev using our robust APIs to start building your product quickly. Thats how it is in FIBA. The 25-year-old forward, who also won . Do you flip the switch Giannis competitively when you get to Orlando? #MambaMentality https://t.co/dhZTFI1Aam, Kobe Bryant wrote on Twitter, "My man.M.V.P. So its easy, its not going to be hard I think. Obviously I play for the Milwaukee Bucks but I wanted them to know that Im down there with the people. Always want more and never be greedy. There was no way he was going to be skipping to the basket without being knocked over. 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. And I trust them. Lance Allen: (17:22) I'm going to dominate.' According to the former New York Knicks All-Star, Milwaukee Bucks star Monta Ellis probably would have struggled in his era. How is the format going be? Giannis Antetokounmpos 2019 MVP speech was an inspiring moment for basketball fans everywhere. But as I said theyre ready for this journey and as a leader Im going to try to make it as easy as possible for them. 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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. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (19:01) It's one thing to say the right thing, but it's quite another to back it up on the court. 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!!! He turned around and managed to block Ayton's dunk attempt to preserve the lead and, eventually, the win. Whats the caliber of basketball going to be like down there? Obviously we have no fans out there. 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. Are you excited? Giannis Antetokounmpo: (08:37) 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. But Giannis saved his best for last. Bucks vs. 76ers odds, picks, computer sims, Morant to miss 'at least' two games after IG post, NBA DFS picks, lineups, advice, March 4 strategy, Grizzlies' Clarke out for season with Achilles injury, Raptors vs. Wizards odds, picks, computer sims, Streaking Warriors must overcome one major roadblock. Its important. Shes my hero, Antetokounmpo said. Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2019 MVP speech was an inspiring moment for basketball fans everywhere. Instead, he tipped it back to Khris Middleton, a much better free throw shooter, who knocked down one out of two to secure the win. He also thanked the fans for believing in him, and said he wouldnt have been able to achieve success without their support. I cant imagine going there for three months, I think the game is going to be played mentally a lot. 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. 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? IE 11 is not supported. Speaker 3: (17:13) Hi Giannis, I have two quick questions for you. Giannis had only two field goal attempts in the second quarter as the Bucks racked up 43 points and turned a 16-point first-quarter deficit into a three-point halftime lead. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Antetokounmpo couldn't have done this without his favorite teammate, and with Middleton's help, he became the 2021 Finals MVP. https://t.co/cT5siwkvjv. So I'm not going to stop. The fouls definitely going to help me. Greatness. pic.twitter.com/oelTDCQo3E. She is my hero," Antetokounmpo said. That play was rewarded with the MVP award, making Antetokounmpo, 24, the youngest winner since Derrick Rose in 2011. Transcribe your audio files to find high-impact insights in minutes. And now it has him on the highest of highs as the MVP of a league championship series. Spiros Velliniates, a basketball coach at a local Athens club, discovered Giannis on a playground in Greece and began the search for him. So I think were just going to pick it up right where we left from. Eric Naim: (01:55) Shes the foundation of this family. Extend your content reach and maximize your engagement rates. I want to thank my dad. Speaker 3: (09:07) Then, in Games 4 and 5, he gave the Bucks two of the most iconic plays in Finals history. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (05:30) I am honored and humbled to receive the MVP award. The most accurate AI-powered transcription on the market. 2 years ago, @kobebryant challenged @Giannis_An34 to win MVP. I have to worry about how me and my teammates get better every day individually, as a team and not trying to focus as much in the future and the outcomes. Milwaukee only trailed by three when Giannis checked back in with 6:14 left in the first half. I feel like this year, lose or win, that did not happen. I think a lot of basketball players around the league really enjoyed that. pic.twitter.com/Ks1Uhf9EA8, NBA History (@NBAHistory) July 21, 2021, I want to thank Milwaukee for believing in me, Antetokounmpo said during the postgame ceremony on the Fiserv Forum floor. Obviously I wanted to show the people of Milwaukee and the people out there that Im here. Next question will be from Malika Andrews with ESPN. 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. Antetokounmpo carried the Bucks to the best record in the Eastern Conference and while they came up short in the conference finals he had a monster year and is going to be a star for years to come. And it's been working so far. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/zYZk8777Cq, "Khris, we did it, man," he said. Steve: (09:17) He could have suckled his ego with thoughts about the past: "I'm averaging 32 points and 14 rebounds in my first Finals. Speaker 3: (01:52) Are we going to be able to leave the campus? This award is not only a testament to my hard work and dedication, but also to the support and encouragement of all those around me. He stayed more level-headed this year while also emerging as a more vocal leader. Robert Littal, editor-in-chief of Black Sports Online, also wrote in a Twitter post, pointing out that Bryant was part of Antetokounmpo's motivation to become the league's most valuable player in the first place. When he won the award, he started his speech by giving those fans credit. Zuora Stevenson: (14:45) My girlfriend do that for me. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. My goal is to win a championship and we are going to do whatever it takes to make that happen." On Tuesday, he silenced the doubters and won his first NBA championship. I think every team in the NBA lost momentum. 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. Looking at 5 key stats heading into Saturday's clash between top East teams Philadelphia and Milwaukee. Greatness. Speaker 1: (00:01) But unlike his . Giannis, so we spoke before earlier this year man and you talked about your goal is obviously wanting to be one of the greatest players of all time, man. Eric Naim: (02:54) Hi Giannis. My goal is to win a championship and I will do whatever it takes to make that happen., Sources: Kawhi to become free agent; Raptors favorite, Paul denies trade request: Happy to stay in Houston, After profane tirade, Mets have to fire manager Callaway, France beats Brazil, keeps possibility of dream QF alive. How challenging do you think it will be to play a contact sport after months and months of socially distancing and trying to stay away from people? Giannis delivered. I hope that this award will serve as a reminder that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. Try Rev for free and save time transcribing, captioning, and subtitling. 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. Eric Woodier: (23:14) Hey Giannis. But at the end of the day Ive heard a lot of people say that this is going to be how you guys say the star next to this championship. Antetokounmpo finished with his usual, dominant stat line of 32 points, nine rebounds and six assists, but his performance was marked by unselfishness, patience, and, yes, humility. Hey Giannis hows it going? pic.twitter.com/sAQxFV29Kc. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. As my dad told me, you know always one more but never be greedy. A RESTful API to access Revs workforce of fast, high quality transcriptionists and captioners. Speech-to-Text API for pre-recorded audio, powered by the worlds leading speech recognition engine. His rapid recovery to lead Milwaukee to it first title since 1971 represents the crowning achievement in Antetokounmpkos remarkable rise to NBA stardom. Giannis Antetokounmpo bagged the MVP title in back-to-back seasons a couple of years ago. Im going to be there in the streets with them. What was the second question? How are you doing? Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 2nd player in NBA history with three 40-point, 10-rebound games in a single NBA Finals, joining Shaquille O'Neal in 2000. The speech ended with Antetokounmpo addressing the one thing he did not accomplish this season. How are you doing? So its kind of weird, youre not as close to your teammate as you would want to be. He pushed me every day to be great. Are you weary? And were going to try to do that with every means possible. "When you focus on the past, that's your ego: 'I did this. So hopefully my teammates can be ready for that also. Speaker 3: (23:11) 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. So obviously this is new for everybody getting back into the swing of things in July. You spoke about it a little bit earlier, but going a little more in detail about that. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. "I'm happy, I'm happy, man. "My dad told me to always want more but to never be greedy. Malika Andrews: (08:27) And whoever plays the best because at the end of the day teams got to be in shape. Congrats @Giannis_An34 pic.twitter.com/s4mrHJXVbz, Famouslos32 (@famouslos32) June 25, 2019, WHEN GIANNIS CRIES WE ALL CRY pic.twitter.com/4W1XDiJJNX, Its the season of the MVP in MKE. Can you hear me? 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Instead, he chose humility, arguably the toughest option of the three, and stayed in the present. 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.. So once we start playing again I think were going to be just fine. 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? I think its going to be hard. After the most thrilling play of the NBA Finals -- when Holiday stole the ball from Devin Booker and then threw a lob to Antetokounmpo, who was fouled while completing the dunk -- Giannis missed the free throw. They've grown from unheralded youngsters into Milwaukee legends together. That's not setting no expectation. Speaker 3: (21:00) Or how have you kind of helped teammates through that whole idea of whether or not we should play or not play? Not being able to see your family, be there for three months playing games with no fans. 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. Thank you again for this incredible honor. He was spotted with ice on the same knee where he had previously been treated for an ankle sprain. It doesn't happen. So I used the opportunity to try to sharpen my tools a little bit. Yeah, I think were going to be able to play like we normally play. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (17:19) I did the best job I could do and tried to stay ready and try to have my team ready for this new journey that we are about to go and leave and play games. Speaker 3: (03:37) Its kind of hard. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (20:08) Become a freelancer and work on your own terms. I brought my family, I brought my son out there with them. This is Antetokounmpo's second in a row. ", 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 I thats got to start with the organization, the MBA. 9:56 am ET. He is doing what he is doing now, but I think he would have been off the bench in the past. Obviously being a new father Ive had the opportunity now for months to being able to see my son grow and be around him. 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. Giannis had only two field goal attempts in the second quarter as the Bucks racked up 43 points and turned a 16-point first-quarter deficit into a three-point halftime lead. Just quickly, is that important to you? So Im excited and happy to play basketball again because I can go out there and compete against other players again in other teams. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (15:03) Rather than trying to force the issue by prying his way to the basket or taking contested fadeaways, Antetokounmpo made the simple play and allowed his thriving teammates to flourish. How are we going to play games? What level of play do you anticipate seeing in Orlando? Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 50 points during the Bucks Game 6 clincher in front of the home fans. Like I kind of feel like theres not a lot of things that I can compete with Liam against or with my family. So Im excited and Im waiting to see what thats going to be. Milwaukee Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo capped off an incredible year by being named MVP of the 2018-19 NBA season during the leagues award show on Monday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (06:46) Ive done that in Europe obviously its kind of like in my opinion its kind of like a FIBA tournament. Watch how he clobbers Mikal Bridges on this screen, freeing up Middleton to hit a baseline fadeaway over Deandre Ayton. Speaker 1: (01:08) But at the end of the day thats what the NBA chose and that we are going to resume the games. I feel like as I said before, this is the toughest title. I know what the goal is, the goal is to win the championship, the goal is to get better. She is the foundation of this family. I was getting too high (after wins), and maybe the loss I felt like it was the end of the world, Antetokounmpo said the day before winning the championship. This is just the beginning. But as a team leader I got to be ready because I think like a lot of guys in the team follow my lead. Next question Lance Allen WTMJ television. The Greek Freak came out of the gates strong, scoring eight of the team's first 18 points. You cant really even practice with your teammates yet. Can you hear me? It helped Antetokounmpo deal with the uncertainty in the immediate aftermath of his injury. The Bucks were the best team in the East and then they flopped in the playoffs. Middleton and Antetokounmpo have spent eight years together. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (04:49) Giannis Antetokounmpo: (23:49) I wanted to do it here in this city. Speaker 3: (11:34) 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. The Bucks blew a 2-0 lead to Toronto in the 2019 Eastern Conference finals, then lost to Miami in the second round. First he blocked Deandre Aytons dunk attemptto prevent Phoenix from tying Game 4 with just over a minute left. 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Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP Acceptance Speech | NBA.com Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP Acceptance Speech The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the. Im happy we were able to get it done.. pic.twitter.com/ys2pQ56VFm. If the Bucks can get the player they want, then signing Antetokounmpo will be easier. I feel like at the end of the day this is going to be the toughest championship you could ever win. Industry-leading accurate legal transcription to ensure you dont miss a statement. You guys are my ride or die, my role models, I look up to you guys. Im happy. 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: (00:02) (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. His rare blend of size and athleticism made him the No. Theyd make him shoot jump shots in this situation. Yeah the opportunity to spend time with our families. The problem was that the Suns were blowing the Bucks out of the building, leading by 16 at the end of the first quarter. But Im excited to get back to practice with my teammates. So weve got to be prepared for that because I dont know if Like we play, like we travel so much, but even on the road you can bring your family. He came into Game 5 averaging 3.6 screen assists per game in the playoffs, up from 2.8 in the regular season, according to NBA.com. 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. And finally, there was an unselfish play that might have gone unnoticed. 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. But at the end of the day not being able to play our home, our fans is going to be hard. Antetokounmpo averaged 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game this season. The 26-year-old Antetokounmpo noted this week he hadnt even started playing basketball in 2007, when LeBron James made his first finals appearance. 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. GIANNIS DUNK!!! But yeah, I know that in Orlando that everybody thats going to be there is going to be healthy. ", Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) June 25, 2019. Speaker 3: (14:39) All-Access: Team Giannis Wins the 2023 All-Star Game! 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. The Grizzlies say their star guard will be away from the team for 'at least' the next 2 games. She always saw the future in us, she always believed in us. at It was one of the single greatest games in NBA history, and Antetokounmpo did it on his home floor. The Best Speech-to-Text Solution for Your Business Learn how Rev fits into your businesses workflow. I just live with whatever outcome comes because I believe that Im supposed to be there in that time and place.. 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. Add English on-screen subtitles for videos. Antetokounmpo's country of origin, in addition to his size, speed, strength, and ball-handling skills have earned him the nickname "Greek Freak".Antetokounmpo is widely regarded as one of the greatest power . But at the end of the day I think the most important thing that I asked is is it going to be safe? Read the transcript here. Malika Andrews: (06:18) 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. Where do you kind of feel like you stand? Tim: (12:40) I want to thank my teammates, man. Obviously I know that Im going to be a little bit rusty. And now that you are, how do you feel about that with so much going on in the country and in the world? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo stay with the Milwaukee Bucks? I did this in the past. Khris Middleton has not been able to create his own shot from mid-range. Next question will be from Tim van Boren from WITI TV. Obviously you know my dad is not here with me, Antetokounmpo said through tears. Convert your audio or video into 99% accurate text by a professional. ", I asked @Giannis_An34 how Kobe motivated him with that MVP tweet said It sparked the flame. Are we going to be able to bring our family there from day one? Brooks will serve his 1-game suspension Sunday when the Grizzlies visit the Clippers. 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.
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