The Milwaukee Bucks won their second NBA Championship in franchise history after Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks in Game 6 of the Finals against the Phoenix Suns.
The 26-year-old Greek Freak was named the Finals MVP after averaging 35.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, five assists and 1.8 blocks in the series. He became the third player in NBA history to have regular season MVP, Finals MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Award under his name. The first two are Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon.
All three beat the Suns in the playoffs on their way to the throne – Jordan in 1993, Olajuwon in 1994 and 1995, Antetokounmpo in 2021.
The Milwaukee Bucks celebrate with the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after defeating the Phoenix Suns 4-2 in the Finals at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 20, 2021. /CFP
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates with the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy (R) and the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Trophy after the 4-2 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the Finals at Fiserv Forum, July 20, 2021. /CFP
Host: Li Xiang
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