Giannis' emotional MVP acceptance speech | 2019 NBA Awards

At the 2019 NBA Awards, Giannis Antetokounmpo takes home the honor for MVP and was emotional during his speech when he thanked the Milwaukee Bucks for taking a chance and believing in him. He also showed emotion when discussing his brothers and parents, saying they are his heroes. He finishes his speech by saying this MVP award is just the beginning and his ultimate goal is a championship.

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[jamariostevens]

Giannis is a very humble guy and deserves the MVP for sure

[Tinytorres]

“Always want more, but never be greedy” could this man be any more likable?

[Alkomp]

From a poor neighborhood in Athens to the top of the, you did a great job !!!

[NikoBellico_]

Not even a Bucks fan, but much respect for this amazing player 💯✊.

[azariamorris]

Ain't gone lie, I shed a tear or two

[jayking]

I remember when the bucks drafted him I said “who the hell is this guy what a waste of a pick” now look what he’s done I apologize giannis congrats!!!!

[dwimu]

THIS GUYS JUST WON NBA CHAMPIONSHIP LITERALLY 10 MINS AGO

[EternalStar]

When you're so good that you've forced millions of people to be able to pronounce your name

[yegipavankumar]

"My goal is to win a championship " and he just did it today Milwaukee bucks NBA champions 2021🌟💥

[yorkiesmilaandpablo]

Giannis will go down as one of the greatest stories the NBA has ever seen! I cant wait till he brings a championship to Milwaukee! There will be movies made about this man's journey. Keep doing what your doing Giannis, you deserve everything you earn!

[HoustonsRealest]

Goddamn onions out today man 🙌🏼 Well deserved congratulations Giannis and hope u get many more

[rickyng]

You just gotta love em when they're humble

[bobbykeenz]

Two years later he’s putting up Historic numbers in the NBA FINALS!💪🏾🔥🔥

[jmacalangi]

I cried. This was unexpected. I only cry when someone is great. I am officially a Giannis fan now. He has got heart.

[baby]

Congrats Giannis what what a year you deserve it!

[luistabares]

Yo what the hell? Why am I crying 😭😭 Giannis is the man!!!

[TropicIslandMusic]

From sleeping at his local court in Greece, without citizenship. Man.. what a story.

[RASTAGOOB]

The part when his brother had his head down crying got me bad man.

[JaeRocReacts]

I love this dude! Pure beast on the court, yet humble & respectful off the court. Nothin but respect, Greek Freak!! You deserved this! CONGRATS 💯💯

[ColinPatrickWeiss]

he always says the right thing, interviews, this, just off the top of his head, you can tell he isn't just a good basketball player but a GREAT human.