Giannis Antetokounmpo Wins MVP At NBA Awards 2019

The 2019 NBA Awards are a wrap and it was an emotional night for the winners. We previously reported that Shaquille O’Neal hosted the ceremony and began the event with a rap performance and opening monologue.

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“I thank my dad,” Antetokounmpo said during his speech as he cried. “Obviously, my dad is not here with me. Three years ago, I had the goal in my head that I’m gonna be the best player in the league. I’m going to do everything to help my team win.

 Every day that I step on the floor I think about my dad and that motivates me and pushes me to play harder and move forward. Even when my body’s sore, even when I don’t feel like playing, I always show up and do the right thing.”

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Giannis was moved to tears during his MVP speech. #NBAAwards

(via @NBATV)pic.twitter.com/mWgeu0jkEJ

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 25, 2019

The speech left audience members crying along with Antetokounmpo as he thanked his brothers, his team, and his mother who he called his hero.

Check out the complete list of winners at the NBA Awards below :

2019 NBA Awards Complete Winners List

Others also had an amazing acceptance speech ..

Peep other acceptance speeches below :

“It’s way bigger than basketball.” ✊@RealDealBeal23 accepts the 2018-19 NBA Cares Community Assist Award!#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/UyK4N3lD35

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019

Lou Will had jokes before collecting his third 6th Man of the Year award 🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/BanzGXNUKC

— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) June 25, 2019

Pascal Siakam pays tribute to his late father: “He had this crazy dream. People back home never believed in him, and he always believed.”#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/9tEyccCOc0

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 25, 2019