Giannis' emotional MVP acceptance speech | 2019 NBA Awards

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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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@jamariostevens5097 5 лет назад

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

@5q88 5 лет назад

Zenigundam You’re not a good troll stop.

@jamariostevens5097 5 лет назад

@@RobbieStacks90 Harden chokes in the playoffs. Every year

@XXX3134L 5 лет назад

_ Schmitz you are right on the money 🤦🏾‍♂️

@dr.dan.1971 5 лет назад

Zenigundam The Bucks Swept the Pistons and almost swept the Celtics. How is he soft?? Your comment is stupid and you’re nothing more than a Pathetic Hater.

@YT-wt7fe 5 лет назад

I agree that he's humble but i found it funny his first line was "I thank God for blessing me with this amazing talent." Obviously didn't mean it in a braggadocious way but I thought he was being sarcastic at first.

@Tinytorres0606 5 лет назад

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

@anastav6915 5 лет назад

He said always want more, but never be greedy.

@shawnlaw89 5 лет назад

Either way it works

@ic5662 5 лет назад

Lol no it doesn't he's talking about winning a championship which of course he hasn't done yet so 1 more don't work

@Tinytorres0606 5 лет назад

anast dime lmao you right, I’m bad at understanding accents, thanks for fixing that for me.

@Tinytorres0606 5 лет назад

IC yeah, I misunderstood cuz I’m bad with accents, regardless it’s still a hell of a quote.

@Alkomp75 5 лет назад

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

@bensonkaile9606 3 года назад

God bless his mom, and whole family out there.

@itstheru274 Год назад

"Yes!! i love ❤️ you!! And your family 👪🏾 ❤️ 💕 ♥️ "Giannis you "Awesome Afrikan Warrior King!! Nigerian Awesome Afrikan Warrior King!!🇳🇬

@azariamorris6084 5 лет назад

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

@isiahcampbell2790 5 лет назад

Sportz Fanatic same

@zekec67 4 года назад

I was drinking a caprisun and the tears started flowing

@agentbrandt 3 года назад

Same here.

@Hr1n3yn 3 года назад

Or three

@OmalySamory 3 года назад

@@Hr1n3yn I shed a lot of tears

@NikoBellico_444 5 лет назад

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

@chrisfungamer1547 3 года назад

Homieyou’re losing her you so fine bruh

@chrisfungamer1547 3 года назад

Yea I’m a guy to

@zykon65 3 года назад

@@chrisfungamer1547 Ayo??????????

@ryancollins149 2 года назад

Join us

@anasshahid224 Год назад

Facts 💯

@Daedae14hunnid 3 года назад

Whos here after he won his ring🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@Beevensebk 2 года назад

@YaBoiAction 5 лет назад

Why am I crying in the club right now

@jdm132 5 лет назад

Probably cuz you got rejected

@maxbagaan 4 года назад

YaBoiAction probably cuz you r a minecraft youtube

@Immariolopez 4 года назад

Probably cuz you weren’t in a club when you wrote this seeing how you wouldn’t be able to hear it

@plate7765 4 года назад

ask ur self why tf u crying

@AshChris56 3 года назад

Cuz ur Camila Cabello.

@yegipavankumar1821 3 года назад

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

@EternalStar2401 5 лет назад

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

@samslimming2944 3 года назад

Tell that to flight reacts

@dwimu26 3 года назад

THIS GUYS JUST WON NBA CHAMPIONSHIP LITERALLY 10 MINS AGO

@vincentfiore7588 3 года назад

Back to back MVP’s and now a ring dudes living the life lmfao

@dagoatgoat9250 3 года назад

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@jordanmallory8883 3 года назад

@@vincentfiore7588 dpoy wit the second mvp too 😤

@vincentfiore7588 3 года назад

@@jordanmallory8883 forgot about that lol idk how

@BakuranTV 3 года назад

Already cemented his legacy and unlock the legendary mode.. good guy and humble. That's why he wins it all.

@HoustonsRealest 5 лет назад

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

@ShaunbirKlair24 5 лет назад

Lilmula Inspirational story, but not inspirational talent. Born 6”11 and athletic

@HoustonsRealest 5 лет назад

shaunbir klair He just a hater bro i see him every where on boxing and basketball videos

@yehnah2680 5 лет назад

Zenigundam you’re an alpha male warrior that takes it up the arse

@5q88 5 лет назад

Zenigundam So Brook shooting like shit in the playoffs didn’t contribute to the Bucks losing also? Giannis is literally one of the most stand up people in the NBA. You can dislike him as a player but if you dislike his character there’s something wrong with you.

@George-dk6yb 5 лет назад

@@RobbieStacks90 ACTUALLY ALPHAS ARE THE ONES WITH HEART, NOT just a shallow pussy beta like you... Next

@jayking5452 5 лет назад

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!!!!

@SmithSports 4 года назад

I remember when i first heard his name, my friend was making fun of the name and i knew it was a Nigerian name, i told him he's probably a beast cause Nigeria don't birth no weak boys... wasn't surprised at all...

@kapor4641 4 года назад

@@SmithSports He is from Greece my guy

@SmithSports 4 года назад

Whatever helps you sleep at night bruh...

@hooper157 4 года назад

FBI he’s also Nigerian

@SmithSports 4 года назад

michael giannios he’s only Nigerian. Playing for a country don’t make you from it... does he look like a Papadopulus to you?

@38baby17 5 лет назад

Congrats Giannis what what a year you deserve it!

@trest7306 5 лет назад

Lebron West 'Biological son of Delonte West' it’s MVP for regular season guy, kawhi wasn’t snapping as hard in the normal season.

@rickyng8848 5 лет назад

You just gotta love em when they're humble

@razkable 5 лет назад

whats scary is gianiss has the chance to win 2-3 more mvps and finals mvps..this dude doesnt even have a great wing defender or scorer...imagine if he did?..smdh...imagine gianiss curry klay iggy green on the same floor lol

@luistabares7830 5 лет назад

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

@ronprasad1713 5 лет назад

you don't have to be mean to Luis tabares

@user-fl8ng9np7v 5 лет назад

@@malikholmes5045 shut the fuck up. Everyone cries

@malikholmes5045 5 лет назад

@@user-fl8ng9np7v I understand why Giannis cries. But this guy Luis Taberes??? COME ON GROW UP BUDDY

@jmacalangi 3 года назад

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

@bobbykeenz6402 3 года назад

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

@anakbawanx 3 года назад

And that superb block of Q4 game #4.

@cabezadepan7314 3 года назад

And just one win away

@alfayaadzaman4689 3 года назад

A week later he won

@yorkiesmilaandpablo7857 3 года назад

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!

@cabezadepan7314 3 года назад

Just one more right

@bodilly6221 3 года назад

I pray he wins tmrw 🙏🏽🤞🏽

@edwardnewgate7825 3 года назад

He is now a champion and a finals mvp 🙏 just wow 🤯

@michaelbillions7998 3 года назад

There actually is already a movie been made check on RU-vid made by Disney

@noahdamro46 2 года назад

He’s got a chip, and they about to make him a movie😭

@yk7mike11 5 лет назад

Greatest speech i heard in my life

@ilyesbenamar4578 4 года назад

Me too

@elizakallis6148 3 года назад

And not even his first language

@stephaniesnider7580 7 месяцев назад

I agree with you

@JaeRocReacts 5 лет назад

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

@TropicIslandMusic 5 лет назад

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

@jayde5874 3 года назад

And now he’s an NBA champion

@joseduarte8998 3 года назад

God is good

@maolor1603 5 лет назад

Not only a tremendous player but also a really example to what a men is

@ColinPatrickWeiss 5 лет назад

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.

@leeenglish6176 7 месяцев назад

When u just need to cry n let it out. Just watch this speech!!

@RASTAGOOB 5 лет назад

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

@muxandre 5 лет назад

Just like me.. Those brothers know so much of where he has come from.. Well done dude!

@katrinalorraine9739 3 года назад

😭😭😭

@godisgreat418 4 года назад

First of all He Said “GOD IS GOOD” and indeed God is Good.

@dylan54945 3 года назад

Yeah this always makes me cry pretty hard. Being born and raised in Wisconsin, I love this man. Such a humble and amazing man. And the fact that he chose to stay in Milwaukee when he easily could have left. Hope he brings us a chip!

@AlexandrosMpothos 3 года назад

I hope you're ready to get loud boys! Your chip is on the way with giannis' signature

@Thraxxx03 Год назад

He brought a ring to your city! This comment will resonate with you for years, I guarantee it.

@jackriddle4017 3 года назад

He is the epitome of what professional athletes should model themselves after.

@WebMentorCR Год назад

From selling shoes and purses in the streets of Athens, to being an MVP in the NBA. Only he knows the sacrifices he had to endure through a journey like this. Those tears represent said journey and I cannot help but to cry when I see him do so. My biggest respect to you Giannis, because in the end, you are an ordinary man who has made extraordinary things through sacrifice. It takes a man, a real man, to cry like this and admit his true emotions.

@jeremygumila8419 3 года назад

Who’s ready to see him get this ring

@christianwilliams9203 3 года назад

It’s about to happen very soon

@AlexandrosMpothos 3 года назад

Me! Over here✌

@giorgosbadas 5 лет назад

Giannis was just a kid from Greece who just became mvp of the greatest league of all time ....imagine the work he’s done ✅

@DaddyGates0810 5 лет назад

He thanked God first ESPN

@emilioanzaldo7540 5 лет назад

Can't forget about JC3

@rynxuz 5 лет назад

It’s espn

@obipng 5 лет назад

Bradley beal thanked God too

@patricksantino4131 4 года назад

i thought greek people have many gods like zeus odin who did he thank tho?

@jesusislord9758 4 года назад

patrick santino God of Abraham.

@KCNwokoye 3 года назад

Beautiful soul. Beautiful human being. Beautiful family.

@izytonv 3 года назад

"My goal is to win the championship".... Spoken into existence!!

@abrahamyusif1994 5 лет назад

The Last name means a lot His father was got to him the most during his speech well deserved keep on getting better this is just the beginning

@ebraheemkhalife2822 5 лет назад

I'm a huge rockets and harden fan and really hoped harden won the MVP but after seeing Gianni's speech, I feel happy that he got it.

@JRams-ix6bt Год назад

Are you still a Harden fan? Cuz that dude has zero heart

@dopeconcepts1607 2 года назад

This hit harder after watching RISE.

@peacelove1773 5 лет назад

Harden didnt show up cus he knew he wasnt get it lmao

@FirstPlace97 5 лет назад

fax

@Seif97ify 5 лет назад

Tired of getting robbed.

@jaydag24 5 лет назад

He deserved it more than dude. But I like Giannis more.

@byOrbaa 5 лет назад

@John Homes he almost Avg 40 pts 6 rebounds and 7.5 assists

@gibblers 5 лет назад

Remarkable SeiF the only thing he gets robbed of is the ball because of all the turnovers

@jameswade1317 5 лет назад

Well deserving MVP. Big G is the role model that the NBA needs! 💯

@ViolentAce 5 лет назад

You kept your promise to Kobe 🙏🏽

@cesar5478 5 лет назад

What was the promise?

@jamesmerquita90 5 лет назад

@@cesar5478 to be the mvp. the challenged i think was tweeted by kobe on 2016

@hollowsnags5323 4 года назад

KCSpades this hits different now. He definitely kept his promise

@minge9 3 года назад

@@jamesmerquita90 and when he got his MVP, Kobe challenged him to win a championship... A CHAMP NOW!

@nunyabusiness1406 3 года назад

🗣THAT PART!

@brayden_lewis_ 5 лет назад

Giannis deserves all of it I’m in tears because of this Luv u Giannis 🇬🇷🇬🇷💯💯

@leetraviusmckay2919 5 лет назад

Giannis just made the whole world cry so humbled and focused well earned and deserved MVP 👏👏👏

@juanramoncitomacalde3442 3 года назад

A very humble guy. First time to hear thanking a father for what he did and support in an MVP award. One win away for your wish bro! Champions!

@abdullahhusain9336 2 года назад

This is like a try-not-to-cry challenge jeez :')

@sylwesterseroka6072 6 месяцев назад

My all time fav nba player seriously well deserved

@supak108 5 лет назад

It’s a beautiful thing to see a dream come true. Congratulations to the young man, a tremendous player and a humble guy with a great perspective.

@yoam7859 4 года назад

Man I’m not even a bucks fan but I can’t help loving Giannis he is the most likeable person in the NBA

@rasheydk 7 месяцев назад

The documentary was amazing 🔥🔥 hope he wins another championship

@Xurski Год назад

I turned this on so I can intentionally shed a tear real quick

@benedictemongadji177 5 лет назад

Giannis my favorite 👌🔥🔥😎🇳🇬

@razorramon5937 5 лет назад

Damn Giannis got me with the watery eyes 😭😭😭 congrats man 💯

@kellihwilliams7580 3 года назад

This guy is now on his way to possibly winning a championship. So surreal and he is such a winner, no matter what. He has the heart of a real champion; humility and confidence.

@polytrelaras1 3 года назад

And he got it!

@omeromercevic5653 3 года назад

He fulfilled he's goal. Congrats Giannis you are really an inspiration

@dondada7058 3 года назад

He's a legend. 2 MVPs, 1 FMVP, 1 DPOY, 1 Championship ring and counting. Respect from a warriors fan.

@itsjussjerry 3 года назад

Giannis is going to be a champ this year!!! 2021 baby!!

@angelinapapadopoulou 5 лет назад

Bravo Giannis here we are watching you here from Greece and we are just very very proud.!! Ευχαριστούμε από τα βάθη της καρδιάς μας παικταρά!

@kevin084life 3 года назад

Both his parents were athletes. Mum was a high jumper and dad was football player. Athleticism runs in the blood, he's got amazing genetics. Emotional backstory, he went through it all during his upbringing.

@aidangrant7495 5 лет назад

True inspiration to me. GA was the one who got me into basketball. Watching the bucks win all the time got me off my ass and got me start to playing basketball and local courts and play for my school team.. Living in Milwaukee and seeing your team rise like that is one of the greatest things ever.

@penzotoko6619 5 лет назад

I'll second that.

@ryinsane1544 3 года назад

Had to watch this again after Bucks nailed the 2021 Championship. You truly deserved it Giannis. Humble as always. Congrats!

@kostasyfantis 5 лет назад

Congratulations, Giannis! Well deserved. And thanks for making us cry with you tonight!

@Krish-io7ow 2 года назад

Hits different after Rise

@jeanjohnson6975 3 года назад

Omg 😥😥😥😥 this guy is awesome 👏 we need more youngsters LIKE GIANNIS

@ultrafil 2 года назад

Came here right after watching Rise. Respect The Adetukunbo family!

@SujoyChakravarthi93 3 года назад

"For his name is Long and Full of Letters - THE KING IN THE EAST!" - Game of Zones

@leroyrodgers6089 5 лет назад

Such a beautiful speech. Im up here balling. This is the first of 3 MVPs for him. Maybe 4. Dude is special and seeing his passion inspires me to be better.

@peacelove1773 5 лет назад

This is what true heart, fight, perseverance, love, dedication, and honesty sounds like. Young studs take notice. You are looking at what it takes to separate yourself from average into greatness. Giannis...you are the real MVP.

@DavyHatunga 3 года назад

He said He's goal is to win the championship no matter what, NOW WHAT ?? SO INSPIRATIONAL TO SEE HE JUST DID IT

@sambo416 3 года назад

Now alwys want more but no greed

@AD34022 3 года назад

Oh my god... if we win Tuesday, I will cry

@jeetjhurmarwala 3 года назад

i think everyone will, he deserves it

@VonTack- 3 года назад

this must’ve aged wel

@yannth123 2 года назад

After watching rise this gets even more emotional

@jvmesnfl 5 лет назад

Giannis = Greece Doncic = Slovenia Gobert = France Siakam = Cameroon Raptors = Canada

@coolhands4444 5 лет назад

JM Productions Ntilikina=France

@BigShmoney 5 лет назад

Foreign niggas Taking Over 💯💯

@Semtex7139 5 лет назад

Coolhands444 Giannis = Nigerian/Greece. He’s not white stop acting like it you dumb fucks

@coolhands4444 5 лет назад

Hersi G what

@absoluteretard9396 5 лет назад

Hersi G what?

@CBackwardz Год назад

Enough to make a grown man cry

@zohaibchaudhri 3 года назад

This is what’s so good about sport in general. People come from TOUGH backgrounds and when they finally get here, they cherish everyone who supported them❤️

@jayfairman3570 5 лет назад

“Always want more but never be greedy”

@Josiande 5 лет назад

Congrats Giannis, more blessings your way, Humility precede the Glory 🙏🙏🙏

@Rigel_nz 3 года назад

I hope you win the championship💙💙

@mattk741 5 лет назад

Everybody loves Giannis. Such a humble dude, he just stays in his lane (pun intended) and does his own thing

@ricosbabiface 5 лет назад

Couldn't of gone to a more deserving player. Congratulations Giannis!

@donniedarko587 5 лет назад

*Couldn't have

@obitriceforlife5771 3 года назад

Who’s here after he became NBA champion?

@NIO623 6 месяцев назад

I always come here once a year for a good cry. Giannis and his family are so wholesome. His parents did and awesome job raising them amid harsh and poverty conditions in Greece. 🇳🇬 forever