Behind the Buck Pass Sep 18, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo named 2019-20 NBA Most Valuable Player
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the 2019-20 NBA Most Valuable Player, making it the second straight year he’s won the honor. It’s official: Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is your 2019-20 NBA Most Valuable Player. First reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski Friday morning, Antetokounmpo will be presented with the honor later this afternoon and Bucks […] Giannis Antetokounmpo named 2019-20 NBA Most Valuable Player - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More
ClutchPoints 13 hours ago
LeBron James was clear MVP over Giannis Antetokounmpo, defends Stephen A. Smith
Controversial sports personality Stephen A. Smith is is a firm believer that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was robbed of his supposed fifth NBA MVP award in the 2019-20 campaign. The league announced on Saturday that Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was the Most Valuable Player for the second season in a row. […] The post LeBron James was clear MVP over Giannis Antetokounmpo, defends Stephen A. Smith appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 18, 2020
How repeating as MVP affects Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future contract options
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo just bagged his second consecutive MVP award. The 25-year-old had a tremendous season with the Bucks, and has since been rewarded with the Most Valuable Player title for the second year running. That’s not the only reward Giannis will receive now that his MVP win is official. Bobby Marks of […] The post How repeating as MVP affects Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future contract options appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Inquisitr 22 hours ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo Reportedly Makes History With Second Straight NBA MVP Award
Milwaukee Bucks stand-out, Giannis Antetokounmpo, has reportedly won the NBA MVP award for the second season in a row, according to sources given to ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski. Antetokounmpo is the first athlete since Golden State Warrior guard, Steph Curry, who did so in 2015 and 2016, to win MVP in two consecutive periods. LeBron James, Steve Nash, Tim Duncan, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Moses Malone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Bill Russell welcome Antetokounmpo as the league’s only members to earn back-to-back MVP trophies. Earlier, the...
ClutchPoints 20 hours ago
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts to repeating as MVP
As expected, Milwaukee Bucks superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the 2019-20 MVP on Friday, beating out Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Antetokounmpo is not only the first player since Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (2015, 2016) to win back-to-back MVP awards, but he’s also just the third player in NBA […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts to repeating as MVP appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 22 hours ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo officially announced as 2019-20 NBA MVP over LeBron James, James Harden
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday morning that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo would be named the 2019-20 NBA MVP, and the league has officially made the announcement and released voting results. Antetokounmpo received 85 first-place votes to just 16 for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The third finalist, Houston Rockets star James Harden, didn’t […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo officially announced as 2019-20 NBA MVP over LeBron James, James Harden appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 20 hours ago
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s epic first tweet after winning MVP again
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo had a pretty epic first tweet after winning his second straight MVP award. Take a look for yourself: pic.twitter.com/SHlLxYLvUK — Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) September 18, 2020 Although the season didn’t end the way he wanted it to, Giannis Antetokounmpo made NBA history in 2019-20. He now joins Michael Jordan […] The post Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s epic first tweet after winning MVP again appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brew Hoop Sep 16, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo Named to All-NBA First Team
Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via And Khris Middleton narrowly missed out on Third Team In a continuing parade of regular season accolades for Giannis Antetokounmpo even after the Milwaukee Bucks unceremonious postseason exit, he was recently chosen unanimously to the All-NBA First Team. All-NBA Team voting results. pic.twitter.com/tHADIdOghv— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) September 16, 2020 This marks Giannis’s second consecutive year on All-NBA First Team after making Second Team in both 2016-17 and 2017-18. This was expected of course. What most fans held out hope for was...
Lakers Nation 22 hours ago
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Wins MVP Over Lakers’ LeBron James
The NBA announced Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo -- who has already won Defensive Player...
Golden State Of Mind 21 hours ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo is the first back-to-back MVP winner since Steph Curry
Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via The Greek Freak is in some special company. Lately there has been some speculation about the Milwaukee Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors so that the young superstar can team up with Steph Curry, a player he publicly admires. The rumors are a bit premature and most likely not very realistic, but it’s always fun to fantasize. Antetokounmpo may not ever join Curry on the hardwood, but he just joined him in the history books. On Friday morning, it was announced that Antetokounmpo was the winner of the 2019-20 NBA Most Valuable...
Brew Hoop Sep 18, 2020
Giannis Wins Second Consecutive MVP award
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The accolades keep on coming While the Milwaukee Bucks playoffs didn’t go entirely as planned, there was some good news to come their way with Giannis Antetokounmpo winning his second consecutive MVP award, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has won his second consecutive MVP award, sources tell ESPN.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 18, 2020 Giannis took his MVP season from a year ago and improved on it with an impressive stat line of 29.5/13.6/5.6. He had already won the Defensive Player of the Year award...
ClutchPoints 17 hours ago
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks out on joining Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon with rare feat
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is only the third player in NBA history to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season, joining Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon. During an interview with TNT’s Ernie Johnson, Antetokounmpo talked about what it means to join a list with only Jordan […] The post Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks out on joining Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon with rare feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sep 18, 2020
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is NBA Most Valuable Player for second straight season
His two MVP awards make him the 14th player in NBA history to earn the league's top individual regular-season honor multiple times.
ClutchPoints Sep 16, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo teases return to Bucks in middle of Nuggets-Clippers Game 7
With the entire basketball world engrossed by Tuesday’s Game 7 showdown between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers, many of us may have missed a Giannis Antetokounmpo midgame tweet, which might just prove to be an excellent sign for the Milwaukee Bucks. While nothing is official, Giannis’ most recent tweet seems to point to […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo teases return to Bucks in middle of Nuggets-Clippers Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 21 hours ago
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo teases staying in Milwaukee ‘for the next 15 years’
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo just repeated as MVP, but there’s still plenty of speculation about his future with the franchise after a disappointing second-round playoff exit. The Greek Freak is currently set to hit free agency in 2021, and the latest playoff struggles have led some to believe he may go looking for greener […] The post Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo teases staying in Milwaukee ‘for the next 15 years’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sep 16, 2020
Giannis unanimously selected as first-team all-NBA; Khris Middleton snubbed
Giannis Antetokounmpo was unsurprisingly selected unanimously to the NBA first-team. However, there was a bit of a surprise when it came to the Bucks.
Inquisitr 17 hours ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo Content To Stay With Bucks ‘As Long As Everybody’s Fighting For The Same Thing’
While accepting his second straight NBA Most Valuable Player award on Friday, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered hints about how he is approaching his future with the franchise. Specifically, he expressed a desire to stay with the team for the remainder of his career, provided that the two sides remain on the same page with regard to their ultimate goal. For Antetokounmpo, that means putting forth their best effort to win a championship. “As long as everybody’s fighting for the same thing, which is to be a champion, I don’t see why not to be in Milwaukee for the next...
ClutchPoints Sep 16, 2020
How Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks are feeling about future after 3-hour meeting
Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly had a three-hour meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks front office, as the two parties tried to hash out the future of the newly-crowned Defensive Player of the year (hopefully) in Milwaukee. According to Eric Nehm and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the sit-down went really well, and both the Bucks brass and […] The post How Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks are feeling about future after 3-hour meeting appeared first on ClutchPoints.
www.chron.com Sep 18, 2020
Source: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic year earned him a historic awards sweep.
ClutchPoints Sep 16, 2020
Rumor: Chris Paul trade to pair him with Giannis Antetokounmpo on Bucks unlikely
After the Milwaukee Bucks’ disappointing exit from the playoffs, rumors immediately surfaced of the possibility that they would make a run at Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chris Paul. However, Eric Nehm and Sam Amick of The Athletic report that it’s unlikely that the Bucks bring in the veteran point guard to pair with reigning MVP […] The post Rumor: Chris Paul trade to pair him with Giannis Antetokounmpo on Bucks unlikely appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 16, 2020
RUMOR: Bucks confident Giannis Antetokounmpo will sign supermax extension
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s impending free agency will be the biggest storyline of next season, though the Milwaukee Bucks remain confident that the soon-to-be two-time MVP will sign an extension with Milwaukee before he is recruited by other organizations. Antetokounmpo met with Bucks owner Marc Lasry, along with his son, Bucks Senior VP Alex Lasry, for a […] The post RUMOR: Bucks confident Giannis Antetokounmpo will sign supermax extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Behind the Buck Pass Sep 17, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Bucks reportedly confident he will sign supermax extension
A recent report from The Athletic suggests the Milwaukee Bucks are confident internally that Giannis Antetokounmpo will sign his supermax extension. Another day, another report surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and his long-term future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Over a week since the Bucks fell to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, Antetokounmpo has already […] Giannis Antetokounmpo: Bucks reportedly confident he will sign supermax extension - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More
Pippen Ain't Easy Sep 17, 2020
Chicago Bulls: 3 ‘too good to be true’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trades
Any world where the Chicago Bulls could piece together a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo is worth exploring. The ultimate prize that looks to be available next offseason in that fruitful 2021 free agent class is the Milwaukee Bucks reigning MVP, forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, had a rough end to his 2019-20 season […] Chicago Bulls: 3 ‘too good to be true’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trades - Pippen Aint Easy - Pippen Aint Easy - A Chicago Bulls Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Inquisitr Sep 18, 2020
NBA Rumors: Bulls Could Acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo For Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen & Two 1st-Round Picks
In the midst of the ongoing 2020 Playoffs, several crazy trade ideas have started surfacing in the NBA. These include the blockbuster deal that would send reigning Defensive Player of the Year and Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Chicago Bulls in the 2020 offseason. In a recent article, Andrew Miller of Fansided’s Pippen Ain’t Easy suggested three “too good to be true” trades that would enable the Bulls to acquire the “Greek Freak.” Of all his suggestions, Miller believes that the “most realistic” deal is the one that would trade Zach LaVine, Lauri...
Behind the Buck Pass Sep 17, 2020
Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo makes unanimous All-NBA First Team, Khris Middleton snubbed
With All-NBA teams announced, there were mixed fortunes for the Milwaukee Bucks, with Giannis Antetokounmpo a unanimous pick, and Khris Middleton snubbed. As the NBA continued its never-ending, prolonged awards roll-out, there was mixed fortunes for the Milwaukee Bucks in terms of Wednesday’s news. There had been real hope, and reason to believe, that the […] Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo makes unanimous All-NBA First Team, Khris Middleton snubbed - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More
ClutchPoints Sep 18, 2020
Report: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo repeats as NBA MVP
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has repeated as NBA MVP, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The official announcement will come later on Friday. Antetokounmpo becomes just the third player in NBA history to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season, joining Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon. While Antetokounmpo’s Bucks suffered […] The post Report: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo repeats as NBA MVP appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blazer's Edge 22 hours ago
Woj: Giannis Antetokounmpo wins 2020 NBA MVP Award
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The NBA’s new Most Valuable Player isn’t a surprise...he’s the same as the old Most Valuable Player. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is sometimes called “The Alphabet” because of the 12 unique letters, and 20 overall, in his name. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, he can now add six more: MVP MVP. Woj tweeted today that Antetokounmpo has won his second straight NBA Most Valuable Player award. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has won his second consecutive MVP award, sources tell ESPN.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)...
Behind the Buck Pass 5 hours ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo: MVP talks potential long-term future in Milwaukee
After winning his second consecutive MVP award, Giannis Antetokounmpo gave some insight into his long-term future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Last offseason, Giannis Antetokounmpo won his first MVP award, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only two players in Milwaukee Bucks‘ history to take home the trophy. As prestigious of an honor as that was, Antetokounmpo […] Giannis Antetokounmpo: MVP talks potential long-term future in Milwaukee - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More
Behind the Buck Pass 3 hours ago
Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s comments keep pressure on
As Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to offer up encouragement about a long-term future with the Milwaukee Bucks, pressure on the team only increases. Watching on while Giannis Antetokounmpo accepted his second consecutive MVP award via video call from Athens, Greece on Friday, the Milwaukee Bucks‘ hierarchy were left with plenty of reasons to feel good. First […] Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s comments keep pressure on - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More
