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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Giannis is a very humble guy and deserves the MVP for sure
Zenigundam You’re not a good troll stop.
@@Zenigundam Harden chokes in the playoffs. Every year
_ Schmitz you are right on the money 🤦🏾♂️
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.
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.
“Always want more, but never be greedy” could this man be any more likable?
He said always want more, but never be greedy.
Either way it works
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
anast dime lmao you right, I’m bad at understanding accents, thanks for fixing that for me.
IC yeah, I misunderstood cuz I’m bad with accents, regardless it’s still a hell of a quote.
THIS GUYS JUST WON NBA CHAMPIONSHIP LITERALLY 10 MINS AGO
Back to back MVP’s and now a ring dudes living the life lmfao
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@vincentfiore7588 dpoy wit the second mvp too 😤
@@jordanmallory8883 forgot about that lol idk how
Already cemented his legacy and unlock the legendary mode.. good guy and humble. That's why he wins it all.
From a poor neighborhood in Athens to the top of the world......Veronica , you did a great job !!!
God bless his mom, and whole family out there.
"Yes!! i love ❤️ you!! And your family 👪🏾 ❤️ 💕 ♥️ "Giannis you "Awesome Afrikan Warrior King!! Nigerian Awesome Afrikan Warrior King!!🇳🇬
When you're so good that you've forced millions of people to be able to pronounce your name
Tell that to flight reacts
Why am I crying in the club right now
Probably cuz you got rejected
YaBoiAction probably cuz you r a minecraft youtube
Probably cuz you weren’t in a club when you wrote this seeing how you wouldn’t be able to hear it
ask ur self why tf u crying
Cuz ur Camila Cabello.
Whos here after he won his ring🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Me
Not even a Bucks fan, but much respect for this amazing player 💯✊.
Homieyou’re losing her you so fine bruh
Yea I’m a guy to
@@chrisfungamer1547 Ayo??????????
Join us
Facts 💯
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!!!!
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...
@@SmithSports He is from Greece my guy
Whatever helps you sleep at night bruh...
FBI he’s also Nigerian
michael giannios he’s only Nigerian. Playing for a country don’t make you from it... does he look like a Papadopulus to you?
Harden didnt show up cus he knew he wasnt get it lmao
fax
Tired of getting robbed.
He deserved it more than dude. But I like Giannis more.
@John Homes he almost Avg 40 pts 6 rebounds and 7.5 assists
Remarkable SeiF the only thing he gets robbed of is the ball because of all the turnovers
"My goal is to win a championship " and he just did it today Milwaukee bucks NBA champions 2021🌟💥
He thanked God first ESPN
Can't forget about JC3
It’s espn
Bradley beal thanked God too
i thought greek people have many gods like zeus odin who did he thank tho?
patrick santino God of Abraham.
The part when his brother had his head down crying got me bad man.
Just like me.. Those brothers know so much of where he has come from.. Well done dude!
😭😭😭
Yo what the hell? Why am I crying 😭😭 Giannis is the man!!!
you don't have to be mean to Luis tabares
@@malikholmes5045 shut the fuck up. Everyone cries
@@user-fl8ng9np7v I understand why Giannis cries. But this guy Luis Taberes??? COME ON GROW UP BUDDY
Goddamn onions out today man 🙌🏼 Well deserved congratulations Giannis and hope u get many more
Lilmula Inspirational story, but not inspirational talent. Born 6”11 and athletic
shaunbir klair He just a hater bro i see him every where on boxing and basketball videos
Zenigundam you’re an alpha male warrior that takes it up the arse
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.
@@Zenigundam ACTUALLY ALPHAS ARE THE ONES WITH HEART, NOT just a shallow pussy beta like you... Next
Two years later he’s putting up Historic numbers in the NBA FINALS!💪🏾🔥🔥
And that superb block of Q4 game #4.
And just one win away
A week later he won
From sleeping at his local court in Greece, without citizenship. Man.. what a story.
He is the epitome of what professional athletes should model themselves after.
You just gotta love em when they're humble
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
And now he’s an NBA champion
God is good
You kept your promise to Kobe 🙏🏽
What was the promise?
@@cesar5478 to be the mvp.
the challenged i think was tweeted by kobe on 2016
KCSpades this hits different now. He definitely kept his promise
@@jamesmerquita90 and when he got his MVP, Kobe challenged him to win a championship... A CHAMP NOW!
🗣THAT PART!
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!
Just one more right
I pray he wins tmrw 🙏🏽🤞🏽
He is now a champion and a finals mvp 🙏 just wow 🤯
There actually is already a movie been made check on CZcams made by Disney
He’s got a chip, and they about to make him a movie😭
First of all He Said “GOD IS GOOD” and indeed God is Good.
Congrats Giannis what what a year you deserve it!
Lebron West 'Biological son of Delonte West' it’s MVP for regular season guy, kawhi wasn’t snapping as hard in the normal season.
Who’s ready to see him get this ring
It’s about to happen very soon
Me! Over here✌
I cried. This was unexpected. I only cry when someone is great. I am officially a Giannis fan now. He has got heart.
This hit harder after watching RISE.
Greatest speech i heard in my life
Me too
And not even his first language
I agree with you
Giannis = Greece
Doncic = Slovenia
Gobert = France
Siakam = Cameroon
Raptors = Canada
JM Productions Ntilikina=France
Foreign niggas Taking Over 💯💯
Coolhands444 Giannis = Nigerian/Greece. He’s not white stop acting like it you dumb fucks
Hersi G what
Hersi G what?
Giannis was just a kid from Greece who just became mvp of the greatest league of all time ....imagine the work he’s done ✅
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.
Are you still a Harden fan? Cuz that dude has zero heart
I love this dude! Pure beast on the court, yet humble & respectful off the court. Nothin but respect, Greek Freak!! You deserved this! CONGRATS 💯💯
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.
Not only a tremendous player but also a really example to what a men is
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!
I hope you're ready to get loud boys! Your chip is on the way with giannis' signature
He brought a ring to your city! This comment will resonate with you for years, I guarantee it.
"My goal is to win the championship".... Spoken into existence!!
He said He's goal is to win the championship no matter what, NOW WHAT ?? SO INSPIRATIONAL TO SEE HE JUST DID IT
Now alwys want more but no greed
Who’s here after he became NBA champion?
Well deserving MVP. Big G is the role model that the NBA needs! 💯
Who’s here after bucks tied the finals series 2-2
Me!!
inspirational fr
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
“Always want more but never be greedy”
Anyone remember when Carmelo tried to bully him in his rookie year? 😆
RamboJRV lol he actually did for that first year only. Giannis said he is the player that got him mentally to toughen up and adjust to the NBA
Tried??? Melo babied that nigga
Thotty DaGod Wouldn’t try that shit now...bet that...Melo cant even get a job because of his mentality
RamboJRV and giannis locked him down
Carmelo looks like gay
"For his name is Long and Full of Letters - THE KING IN THE EAST!" - Game of Zones
Giannis just made the whole world cry so humbled and focused well earned and deserved MVP 👏👏👏
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.
And he got it!
The documentary was amazing 🔥🔥 hope he wins another championship
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!
Damn Giannis got me with the watery eyes 😭😭😭 congrats man 💯
He's a legend. 2 MVPs, 1 FMVP, 1 DPOY, 1 Championship ring and counting. Respect from a warriors fan.
When you watch Giannis cry, you start to cry yourself. Even two years later.
even 4 years later
Beautiful soul. Beautiful human being. Beautiful family.
Giannis deserves all of it
I’m in tears because of this
Luv u Giannis 🇬🇷🇬🇷💯💯
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.
Yeah it's a wrap he never leaving Milwaukee in his prime
🤡
Fax he even said Milwaukee will always be his home, plus khris is like family to him they’ve been playing together since Giannis got drafted
@@wilfredolazo3122 he’s Greek we are loyal and we don’t abandon people who we owe that got us to where we are. You wouldn’t understand
@@elizakallis6148 well said. I couldn't agree more
Just 2 years later, he'd be a champion and finals MVP. Amazing.
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.
FEAR THE DEER
2019 Coach of the year
Executive of the year
2019 MVP
Let the Giannis era begin..Too be cont...
No kawhi will stop him and AD and lbj
@@ericthibodeau6821 lebron and AD is going to be a bust
I feel sorry for the nba next year guarding or going at this man..hes going to tear through the nba….66 wins and 12-2 through east playoffs..calling it now ….hopefully wins the title...we will see who they play....hes only 24
Nik3 he knows how to beat him now I believe in him.
Guillaume Bernard lol u think so?
He fulfilled he's goal. Congrats Giannis you are really an inspiration
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.
I'll second that.
Here after Giannis wins the championship 2 years later. legendary stuff
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.
Not long ago this young man was selling items on the streets of Greece so his family could eat. Now he is the MVP of the NBA. It goes to show that NOTHING is impossible if your willing to work hard and put God first.
Items?
@@erich1380 by "items" i mean anything they could get their hands on to try and sell.
God had nothing to do with that
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❤️
After watching his movie "Rise" this mvp speech hits so hard now😭
We seen this man turn Milwaukee around. All his trophies deserved 💯💯💯
Everybody loves Giannis. Such a humble dude, he just stays in his lane (pun intended) and does his own thing
NOW HE IS A FINALS MVP
LETSGOOOO
I turned this on so I can intentionally shed a tear real quick
Hits different after Rise
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.
Who else is here after he won the chip?💪
Me
Oh my god... if we win Tuesday, I will cry
i think everyone will, he deserves it
this must’ve aged wel
Had to watch this again after Bucks nailed the 2021 Championship. You truly deserved it Giannis. Humble as always. Congrats!
here before they win game 6
When u just need to cry n let it out. Just watch this speech!!
After watching rise this gets even more emotional
"Everything I do, I do it through HIM"
Most humble nba player to ever do it, I lost my dad too this really hits hard.
Congratulations, Giannis! Well deserved. And thanks for making us cry with you tonight!
Enough to make a grown man cry
Came here right after watching Rise. Respect The Adetukunbo family!
Here after his ring deserved it so much
Glad he won. He's my second favorite player.
KFC Bucket his first is Kwame Brown
My favorites are glen rice, pj tucker, and anfernee simons
@Uncle Jemima oof. I'll assume you like LeBron James by your name
This is like a try-not-to-cry challenge jeez :')
I’m watching Giannis with a heartfelt speech and then Woj’s jolly round face pops up out of nowhere
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.
Very well deserved, humble kid who just wants to play ball and help his family, Great Job this year young man hope a championship is in your future
Love the fact the he thanked GOD first.
Omg 😥😥😥😥 this guy is awesome 👏 we need more youngsters LIKE GIANNIS
Wow, he damn near made me cry, felt like that was me up there speaking, he deserved MVP, with no questions
Who's here as the Bucks are on the cusp of winning the championship that Giannis just spoke about!
This is the athlete kids need to look up to
Awe! I love when a man can show his emotions like that!!
Giannis is letting his emotions out and we are proud of you and we all respect you continue to battle and work hard winning and mvp is great but the goal is to win a championship keep chasing and being greatness you have the potential and the athleticism but congratulations giannis
Beautiful speech. What a humble guy. Well deserved honor. Congratulations 💜
Giannis is going to be a champ this year!!! 2021 baby!!
Got goosebumps watchin Giannis' speech!!♥️
Hate the people who dissin Harden, he played amazing this year as well. Props and Congrats to Giannis, busted his ass this season and deserves every second of this.
DJuan Brown Flop Harden
Harden is Overrated.
I'm not gone act like he didnt just kiss his girl after she went in for the kill🤷🏿♂️🐐
Lol I caught that shit in the beginning
Lol..those lips were puckered for sure
He knows she is a gold digger. Most likely will dump her shortly.
@@sterlingrock7769 still together bruh