Giannis Antetokounmpo is among the finalists for the MVP award!

It’s been known for a while, but now it’s official!



THE John Antetokounmpo is among the three finalists for the MVP award of this year’s NBA regular season!

Thanks to his impressive feats this year, but also to the fact that he led them Milwaukee Bucks at the top of the Eastern Conference and the entire NBA, the “Greek Freak” was included in the list of candidates for the award of the most valuable player of the year, in the company of Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic!

On Friday night, the NBA released the finalists in each category for the best of the season, with the Stags’ Greek superstar in a prominent position, aiming for his third MVP award and first after back-to-back wins in 2018 -2020.

The finalists of the awards in detail:



MVP Award:

Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks

Nikola Jokic Denver Nuggets

Joel Embiid Philadelphia Sixers

Defender of the Year Award:

Jarren Jackson J. Memphis Grizzlies

Brook Lopez Milwaukee Bucks

Evan Mobley Cleveland Cavaliers

Most Improved Player Award:

Jaylen Brunson New York Knicks

Cy Gilgous-Alexander Oklahoma City Thunder

Lauri Markkanen Utah Jazz

Rookie of the Year Award:

Paolo Banquero Orlando Magic

Walker Kessler Utah Jazz

Jaylen Williams Oklahoma City Thunder

Sixth Player Award:

Malcolm Brogdon Boston Celtics

Bobby Portis Milwaukee Bucks

Immanuel Quickley New York Knicks

Clutch Player of the Year Award:

Jimmy Butler Miami Heat

DeMar DeRozan Chicago Bulls

DeAaron Fox Sacramento Kings

Coach of the Year Award:

Mike Brown Sacramento Kings

Mark Daingo Oklahoma City Thunder

Joe Mazzula Boston Celtics