There were three very deserving finalists for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award this season – Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, Oklahoma City Thunder wing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jokić is a three-time MVP, winning the award in the 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24 seasons. He averaged a triple-double, scoring 29.6 points (third in the league), 12.7 rebounds (third), and 10.2 assists (second) per game while shooting 57.6% from the field.
Antetokounmpo has taken home the award twice, in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons. This season, Antetokounmpo was second in the league in scoring, putting up 30.4 points per game while averaging 11.9 rebounds (sixth) and 6.5 assists (13th) while shooting 60.1% from the field.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring with 32.7 points per game on 51.9% shooting. He also went for 6.4 assists (14th) and 5.0 rebounds (76th) per game.
Although the three all had incredible seasons, it was Gilgeous-Alexander who took home the award.
His Thunder posted the best record in the league, finishing 68-14. They are also the only remaining in the postseason, eliminating Jokić’s Nuggets in seven games in the Western Conference Semifinals. The Indiana Pacers made quick work of Antetokounmpo’s Bucks in the first round, winning in five games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Cheeky Message on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Award
After the award was announced, with ESPN’s Shams Charania breaking the news, Antetokounmpo acted like he did not see it coming, despite Gilgeous-Alexander being the favorite.
“What??!!!! Did shams got hacked no way this is true??!!” joked Antetokounmpo.
What??!!!! Did shams got hacked no way this is true??!! https://t.co/XLMkdD9WJH
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34)
Antetokounmpo has been known for his social media antics and having fun at the expense of fans. Plus, he has really been enjoying himself on twitter this week so this post should come as no surprise to anyone.
Antetokounmpo’s Trade Rumors Heat Up
He also recently had a visit to San Francisco, which, of course, sparked rumors of a potential move to the Golden State Warriors.
He has also been connected to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets. He’s also been linked to the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat. The New York Knicks have also been viewed as a potential destination.
The Bucks have even plan to work out several lottery prospects in case they do pull the trigger on a deal for Antetokounmpo.
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In addition to taking home two MVP awards, Antetokounmpo, who has spent his entire career in Milwaukee, is a one-time Finals MVP, a one-time Defensive Player of the Year, and a nine-time All-Star.
With all of these rumors swirling, you can expect Antetokounmpo to continue to take to social media to troll NBA fans.
