Make your content more accessible to people with disabilities. Build with the best speech-to-text APIs around. Lance Allen: (19:32) But at the end of the day not being able to play our home, our fans is going to be hard. 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. If the Bucks can get the player they want, then signing Antetokounmpo will be easier. Speaker 1: (01:08) But Im excited to get back to practice with my teammates. pic.twitter.com/oelTDCQo3E. Speaker 3: (17:13) 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. All-Access: Jae's Debut and Bobby's Back! Are you weary? Eric Woodier: (23:14) Trying to focus like now being in the moment all the time and we just go and see whats going to happen. Next question, Greg Mansik WTMJ radio. Oh yeah, for sure. It's time to take over. Hi Giannis. Has this time off during the pandemic been beneficial for you that way? 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. But at the end of the day I think the most important thing that I asked is is it going to be safe? His case in six words: Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most dominant. That's going out there, enjoying the game, competing at a high level. Its weird. 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. During his prime in the late 1990s and early 2000s, players such as Shaquille ONeal dominated the league. Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma. She is the foundation of this family. Surely publicists and team public relations officials train athletes to do the same. There was no way he was going to be skipping to the basket without being knocked over. I want to thank my dad. 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. And were going to try to do that with every means possible. We were able to beat this team 4-0. "Just got to keep playing good basketball, and hopefully we can get a win.". What are they allowing from a safety standpoint? I think I've had people throughout my life that helped me with that. But ultimately it's unavoidable. 15 overall pick in the 2013 draft, and he made his first All-Star appearance four years later. I won that in the past.' However, what is clear is that he is also an MVP outside the confines of the basketball court.. 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 gives speech as Bucks become first NBA - Yahoo! Don't pencil in Joel Embiid as MVP just yet. 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. Yeah. Basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo is making headlines for the emotional speech he made at the NBA Awards on Monday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo: (19:01) And just a quick follow up, you dont have concerns about thereve been some young people whove had some lung issues longterm. 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 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!!! How are you doing? 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. "If you have a good parent, your parent sees the future for you. The 25-year-old forward, who also won . Albert Dadson is a freelance sports writer and digital and social media marketer. | 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! Convert your audio or video into 99% accurate text by a professional. He is doing what he is doing now, but I think he would have been off the bench in the past. Bucks parade: PJ Tucker earned MVP with the best speech - For The Win 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. All right. Antetokounmpo averaged 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game this season. Greatness. He also showed emotion when discussing his brothers and parents, saying they are his heroes. He earned back-to-back MVP honors in 2019 and 2020 while leading the Bucks to the leagues best regular-season record each of those years, but they kept falling short in the playoffs. Obviously we have no fans out there. 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. Mauricio wants to bring people together and remind them that art and creativity are two powerful forces that bring people together. MILWAUKEE (AP) Three weeks ago, a knee injury left Giannis Antetokounmpo looking 50/50 to return for the rest of the Bucks playoff run. GIANNIS DUNK!!! 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. What was that? 2 years ago, @kobebryant challenged @Giannis_An34 to win MVP. I am honored and humbled to receive the MVP award. Speaker 3: (21:00) But at the end of the day we dont have fans, the other teams dont have fans. So I think were just going to pick it up right where we left from. NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo cries during special moment in MVP speech Read the transcript here. Instead, he chose humility, arguably the toughest option of the three, and stayed in the present. Giannis Antetokounmpo's Most Memorable Moment From His MVP Season Was My goal is to win a championship, as my dad taught me. Hi Giannis, I have two quick questions for you. 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. You guys are my ride or die, my role models, I look up to you guys. Try Rev for free and save time transcribing, captioning, and subtitling. Did you consider not playing at all or anything like that? Whats up Giannis? Well have time for two more questions. 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. When I focus on the future, it's my pride: 'Yeah, next game, Game 5, I do this and this and this. 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. Steve: (09:17) Thank you, Greg. Tim: (12:40) Become a freelancer and work on your own terms. (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. Charles Oakley believes that as a result of the return of Giannis Antetokounmp, the NBA will be back to its old-school roots. This summer, Mauricio worked hard to bring to life a magnificent piece of art that celebrates the life of the NBAs most popular player. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Family Discuss Their 'Rise' So whats going to be the key to kind of maintain that advantage as you face some teams that you would have had that home court advantage over and now that that advantage is taken away? NBA Finals: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo backs up viral 'humility You cannot stop him. 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 may have won the NBAs 2019 Most Valuable Player award, but it was the embrace he shared with his family that had everyone talking. You are my true hero.. He stayed more level-headed this year while also emerging as a more vocal leader. Next question will be from Lori Nickel with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 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. So obviously this is new for everybody getting back into the swing of things in July. Im going to be there in the streets with them. Stephanie Sutton: (16:32) In addition to his teammates, Antetokounmpo thanked the Milwaukee Bucks coaching staff, ownership team and his agents. All Rights Reserved. Eric Naim: (01:55) Giannis Anteotkounmopos name. The Grizzlies say their star guard will be away from the team for 'at least' the next 2 games. No part of this website may be reproduced without the express consent of TalkBasket.net, Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about his future at MVP speech, Giannis on his agents: I know theyre gonna put me in the best situation With the team or another team, Shannon Sharpe: LeBron James & Lakers wont make the mistake of underestimating Nuggets. Always want more and never be greedy. Giannis Antetokounmpo Press Conference | 3.1.23, Giannis Antetokounmpo 31 Points vs. Magic | 3.1.23, Highlights: Sweet 16 W's! NBA Finals: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo wins MVP honors NBA MVP race: Giannis Antetokounmpo won't let you forget about him Thanks for the time. Im happy we were able to get it done.. Filip Forsberg et Giannis Antetokounmpo rejoignent le groupe Zuora Stevenson: (14:45) You just get better from it, learn from it and come ready next year and go at it again. And also, do you feel like perhaps you guys have lost a little momentum now that its been a few months since youve played together now going back and resuming the season? ", I asked @Giannis_An34 how Kobe motivated him with that MVP tweet said It sparked the flame. As my dad told me, you know always one more but never be greedy. It takes more than one person to win sixty games. If something happened and knock on wood, we not able to go the way win the whole thing thats life. NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo gives emotional acceptance speech - AOL 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. The Numbers don't lie: Giannis is MVP | NBA.com So Im excited and Im waiting to see what thats going to be. 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 |