Giannis never ran from adversity - Stephen A. Smith | SportsCenter with SVP 

SAS: Giannis can't win without a jump shot in today's game. Giannis: Hold my deer

“Giannis can’t win a championship in Milwaukee” quote is now tarnished

Wanna hear something poetic? He lost the first game of the season by missing a free throw. He won his last game by hitting his free throws. Strength and determination.

"Giannis is the Robin and Middleton is Batman" - Perk The "Robin" is now the MVP, and rightfully the Batman of the NBA champions. What a performance by Giannis: 50pts, 14 rebounds, 5 blocks.

"He demanded the ball. He constantly attacked. He knew he was going to get fouled, and he didn't care!" That was Stephen A. direct shot at Ben Simmons.

Giannis > Harden. The debate is over. No more MVP nominations for James Harden. 😅😴

"Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality" - Les Brown

Fun Fact: Milwaukee Bucks is the only team in NBA history to win an NBA Championship both in the Eastern (2021) and Western Conference (1971) Correction: They were the second team to ever do it. The Warriors did it in Philadelphia (1965) and in (2015)

Two days ago Stephen said Middleton was the Bucks' MVP. I almost fell off my seat when he said it. Giannis was the only consistent player throughout the playoffs on the Bucks' team. Shut up !

This is what winning championships is about. Overcoming adversity through the grind. This should be a reminder to all superstar players. Do not jump ship when you're just a piece away from winning it all. What OKC could have been😢😢

Finally Giannis getting his credit

The bucks really believed in Giannis. They took him from greece and gave him the opportunity to "save" his family for poverty. And Giannis really had respect for the team that basically changed his life. Him not moving away and him winning this year giving literally ALL he has got, putting shaq numbers (or even better since he is a force in the defensive end as well) and winning them the first ring in 50 years with a 50pt bomb. When i started watching the nba giannis was 1 week from winning his 1st mvp. I liked him because i heard his mvp speech and he was my favourite player ever since (then steph and lebron, kawhi and kd in order). And to see him win, to see him stay with his team when players jump ship just so they can sniff a ring (looking at you james harden (even tho i shoot shots at him i really really like the dude as well))

This man stayed with the city he drafted and brought them a ring. He could have joined superteams To win a ring and he didn't. This is a real fought won trophy, and He has potential to be the greatest player of all time.

This Gannis Ring, is one of the biggest rings in a long time. This is a true champion. Didn’t have to run to Miami or La. Didn’t have build a super team. He won on his own. This is like durk ring.

You could see it hurt Steven A to hear him talking about how Giannis didn't go to New York, Miami, LA,

Stephen a deep inside was crying. You could see it in his eyes.😂

Most satisfying champion since 2011 so happy for Milwaukee you deserve it and earned it congratulations huge w for the nba a small market won a title

Stephen a wanted to say "you're wrong and here's why" so bad 😆

Giannis carried the team he's only 26...still years to come in his prime.

Chris Paul should've kept his mouth shut about those free-throws

I respect Giannis so much after this series ! Love him man 🔥 well deserved, amazing player !

Ben Simmons everyone is looking at you. Ahem free throws

50 years of drought, 50 points from Giannis 🦌🏀🏆

Heart of a champion! Commitment, perseverance, and confidence in his own game. He stayed true to self. It's been inspirational to watch him cross the finish line. A lot of others have and would fold under the pressure he's in. Incredible young man. God bless!!

Giannis won me over when i saw he was a WWE fan, i knew right there and then he has no problem being a star and playing for Milwaukee. Hes a humble person and his team is great!

Do people even recall Giannis holding the ball and going to the FT for his 50th point. You could tell he was full on confident, and that his FT tonight made the difference. Dude notched his 50th point at the charity stripe. Definition of "clutch"!

Stephen A saying that Middleton could be in the conversation for FMVP is blasphemous

The world giannis grew up in the last thing he’d worry about is the media

I remember the fake media narratives of wanting Giannis to go to a larger city. Finally that stops.

"HE KEPT... COMING!!" - Stephen A. Smith

Giannis could have been injured but he took his time and played in the finals, that was heroic. This starting lineup is so tough; Giannis, Middleton, Holiday, Lopez and Tucker also big shout out to Portis and Connaughton and rest of the NBA champions team 👏👏👏

Giannis the GREAT, both on and off the court, with the 50 piece cherry on top in the 2021 NBA Finals. FMVP and an Outstanding Ambassador for Sports. Bravo MEGALE....

Giannis made alot of free throws tho, and he took more than all the players, kudos to him, he dominated.

"Giannis never ran from adversity and still keep coming...:" this makes you root and give massive respect to him whether as a fan or not.

I agree. He is the first superstar of this era to me who remained loyal, got the help he needed then he took his game and team to the next level. I'm very impressed with what he did this postseason. He remained focus. He embraced his teammates. Remained coachable. Got the job done.

*This championship means more than any championship LeBron or KD ever won. You know it, I know it. Tears were shed, during Bron’s and KD’s first championship, NO TEARS.*

Ranks right up there with Dirk bringing a Championship to Dallas, Duncan to San Antonio. So much more satisfying than stacking the deck to win a Championship.

When peeps saying giving 100%, sounds so cliché but what Giannis did tho.

It's scary to think, Giannis isn't even as great as he can be yet. This is one of a few rings for this man.

Stephen A Smith: "Giannis never ran from adversity" Stephen A Smith last week: "Its 2-0. The series is over, the better team is winning."

Thanks Giannis for staying put in Milwaukee and bringing that city another chip, that's old school G, you played with what Milwaukee surrounded you with and NOT joining other so-called "star players" to win a chip good for you and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Giannis played a perfect game. Congratulations on the chip 🏆🏆🏆

The way they articulate about Giannis is so good

Giannis bringing that grinding culture back. This finals series is a throwback to classic NBA.

I hope now everyone finally put some respect on that man's name...

“He kept coming, he wouldn’t stop”

Congratulations to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks!

Small market team, one superstar & loyalty to the team that drafted him. Giannis is a treasure man, so grateful for him to b in our league and VERY MF excited he won a championship. Well deserved my man 💪🏼🏆

Not bad for Mr. No-Skill, Run & Dunk man playing on a bad knee

GIANNIS IS ANOTHER KINDA BEAST AND YOUS KNOW THAT HE DID IT WITH OUT A SUPER TEAM MVP FORREAL HAPPY FOR HIM AND WALKTOWN

He did it the old school way and that's why people applaud him. He stayed he put the work in and told the organization I need help, and I want to win. He eventually things broke in his favor.

The 2011, 2019 & 2021 championship wins were so satisfying to watch!

Exactly…. guys! Giannis is a “monster” (in the good sense)! He is to become a legend! No doubt about that!

Stephen A Smith... Giannis can't win a chip because he doesn't have a jump shot

Giannis is what KD failed to be in OKC.

Remember when they hit on Giannis statement "Anything could happen" in the Heat series?

Giannis ring is better than KD’s 2💯😂

Felt that last point by Stephen A was kind of a subtle shot at Ben Simmons lol

This championship meant so much to me living in Altoona, Wisconsin in the Midwest!!! Thank you Milwaukee Bucks

With this Gianni's have made the current NBA players knows that not all Chips have the same weight. Love to you Giannis ❤️❤️❤️

PJ Tucker got his ring before harden and Westbrook

This is the answer to the Giannis Harden debate (if there ever really was one). It’s not even in the fact that Giannis got the ring it’s in the way he did it! Consistency, integrity, hard-work-a willingness to adapt and change. Giannis had enough respect to hear the organization that gave him his big start out-whereas Harden left in a way that showed NO respect for his teammates and city. I understand the organization bit might be a bit dicey but Harden really didn’t have to do his teammates like that (who were passing up stats so he could be the star of the team) or his city like that. Move like a champ and the rest will follow.

"He kept coming! He wouldn't stop!" I am so grateful Giannis is a Buck. Fear the deer for years to come!

50 points for the first chip in 50 years. Storybook

This championship of Giannis is sweet as Dirk's ring stayed on one team until they made it, not joining a superteam like Bron and KD

Guaranteeeeed. - Charles Barkley

I give giannis credit even through this weird season with all these injuries, I think he's capable of winning against any team on any given day and he proved he's ready to show that with more chips

Love sports casters. Can be wrong 90% wrong of the time, but still have a straight face and say they knew the whole time.

agree, he RUNS AND DUNK it on the face of adversity, really really hard

Between Milwaukee and Tampa espn excs are cutting themselves watching these small market teams.dominate

Love that message! Attack your Fears!

Truly respect the attitude and accomplishments of Giannis and the Bucks. 💯

SAS was mad Greek resigns with the Bucks 🧐🧐🧐

Giannis is a true champion and a legend. Unlike all these stars like Durant, Lebron, Harden to name a few that go to super teams to win championships.

I agree with everything Stephen A said tonight respectfully💯

Just happy for this guy! I’m a fan now!!

Charles Barkley smiling like crazy right now

This is the last person I want to hear and see right now SAS 😂🤣 Dude went from Lakers to Nets, Clippers to Suns, Now he tryna rock with the BUCKS 💀😂

One of the best single-game performances you will see in any sport.

He didnt take his talents somewhere else he didn't run he didnt ask for more help he just got it done like a true champion

Lebron's diva moves from one team to another team was embarrassed with this iconic performance by Giannis

I think this loss was on Booker who according to Stephen A Smith is the next Kobe Bryant.

Giannis has solidified his spot as the best in the game...all he needed was this championship.

Truly great players play their best when the lights shine the brightest

Antetonkoumpo proved to the whole world he is better than all of us. No one believed in him and no one thought he had this much potential. NBA analysts are a joke and should apologise. Especially steven "xenophobic" a. He talks like he wasn't part of the non believers. What he did is legendary. No help, no superstars, constant critisism, no acknowledgement of his game, his strenghts, only negativity and what he is lacking, being called an overrated mvp and a fake superstar. Giving gobert the DPOY is insulting. I ve never seen a 2.11m player being able to stop guards, and being able to protect the rim also and giving 100% effort. Also anticipating sometimes the pass leading to a steal. Gobert is maybe..maybe!.. a little better rim protector but in no way can defend the dribble or anticipate the passing lane. The best all around defender ever along with effort. His performance was beyond reason. He made 2 or 3 fadeaway jumpers and made 17 ft, which supposedly are his weakness. The man is 100% passion, willpower, effort, sacrifice, loyal and a great human being. What a privilage to see him play and the nba should realise how lucky it is to have him as an ambassador. Lebron is one of the best of all time, but is selfish, arrogant, disingenuous and doesnt deserve to be the face of the nba. Antetonkoumpo deserves it. Legendary.

It's real convenient the biggest doubter of Giannis, Stephen A, acting like he never doubted him. Never doubt a very hardworker

Giannis > KD The debate is over this guy made his biggest weakness be his biggest strength he never got ahead of himself or down on himself when things wasn't going his way This is what every NBA franchise wishes they superstar would be and act like Hes beyond a class act an a all around humble down 2 Earth Good guy

We thank God... Giannis came out victorious through his faith and mental strength...as I quoted before...he didn't do like the grasshoppers..he ran the course.... came out victorious....Ben Simmons...I hope you watched that game 6... Do like Giannis... attack your biggest fears and overcome them... congrats to Giannis...the entire team...and the franchise... well done...🙌🙌🙌🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯

whenever i see wilbon and steven a together, the first thing that always comes to my mind is steven a is not in wilbon's league and doesn't belong on stage with him. The second thing that comes to mind is that steven a wants to replace max with someone like wilbon, but that will never happen

Kareem ran from adversity in Milwaukee and demanded a trade. Giannis stayed so far in his career and is the greatest Bucks player ever!

Hopefully this will give enough motivation for Simmons, as people used to compare both. This is monumental moment for what Giannis has achieved.

What an incredible story! Bravo Giannis!

No perimeter shooting and still scored 50 pts...Greek Freak for a Reason.Ain't no body stopping him....

This is a great day for the Milwaukee Bucks and especially Charles Barkley. He rooted for them till the end.

I am so happy for Giannis. It gave me chills last night i remember when he signed the supermax they said he not winning one. In the super team era. James Harden somewhere punching the air the two people he dont like just competed for a ring. He now has the back career active aside from LeBron. See this what I like bring a ring and don't chase one. Think about this players take paycuts to go link up

As a Chicago fan I’m super happy for Milwaukee

Breaking news: Kevin Durant has requested a trade to Milwaukee.

Before these finals Ben Simmons could say Giannis can't make free throw either, after tonight Ben be wearing sunglasses a hoody and a mask.

This feels like the most authentic real and important championship in a while. Something just feels different about Milwaukee winning it

Congratulation to giannis! You are a lion and a warrior and a real man!!!