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In just two years, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the No. 1 Bucks, changed from Best Progress Award winner to MVP of the Year, completing the "MVP challenge" raised by Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the summer of 2017. After Antetokounmpo won the MVP trophy, Kobe immediately congratulated his younger brother on Twitter and gave him the next question to become the champion.
2 years ago, "Antetokounmpo" was still the winner of the Best Progress Award. This year, he has become the captain of the Eastern Conference of the All-Star Game and one of the league's superstars. He averaged 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists in the 2018-19 season, and his overall shooting percentage was 578% and all recorded a career high; he led the team to the best 60 wins and 22 losses in the league, and even entered the East District Championship game that was out of 18 years, and was selected as the first team of the year with unanimous votes.
"Antetokounmpo" finally won the annual MVP of the season with 78 first votes and 23 second votes, with a total score of 941 points, surpassing James Harden, the number one in Rockets, . He also became the second player in the history of the Bucks to win the annual MVP prize, the previous one was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In addition, the Greek monster tied Steve Nash's record and was the lowest MVP winner since the Lotto era (15th pick in the first round).
"Antetokounmpo" also completed the "MVP challenge" raised by senior Brian two years ago. He said that " Black Mamba " expectations brought him great encouragement. "Kobe said I could become the MVP of this league, and said that this should be my goal. This inspired me and made me want to be a better player. After my father passed away, and the support of my family, I have been full of motivation, but Kobe is definitely a fire of igniting the motivation."
"Antetokounmpo" with a strong competitive spirit will maintain the personal tradition of training alone this summer. He spoke loudly at the award ceremony and winning the annual MVP is just the beginning. "My goal is to win the championship, just like my father taught me, we must continue to desire but not be greedy."
"Antetokounmpo" with a strong competitive spirit will maintain the personal tradition of individual training this summer. He spoke loudly at the award ceremony and winning the annual MVP is just the beginning. "My goal is to win the championship, just like my father taught me, we must continue to desire but not be greedy."
