On Tuesday, Giannis Antetokounmpo erupted for 50 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 105-98 win over the Phoenix Suns and claim their first championship since 1971.
Antetokounmpo was unanimously named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.
He joined Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to be named the MVP, Finals MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and All-Star Game MVP in their careers. Antetokounmpo did so in just his eighth season with Milwaukee.
Antetokounmpo finished the contest by converting on 16-of-25 shot attempts from the field, including 17-of-19 from the free-throw line. He became just the seventh player in history to record at least 50 points in an NBA Finals game.
After trailing the Suns 2-0 to begin the series, the Bucks reeled off four consecutive wins to complete their comeback win. They became just the third team to lose the first two games in the NBA Finals and then win the next four games.
The comeback win by the Bucks earned widespread praise from fans and NBA players alike. Immediately following their victory, players took to social media to offer their praise and congratulations.
Salute & Congrats @Giannis_An34!! You earned that shit!! 🏆💍 💐. 🙏🏾✊🏾❤️👑
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 21, 2021
Nothing but respect for the Milwaukee Bucks franchise, the city of Milwaukee and those loud ass fans. Incredible playoff run fellas!
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 21, 2021
Aye! Enjoyed watching greatness out there tonight. GREATNESS! @Giannis_An34 congrats bro
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) July 21, 2021
Fidddyyyyy!!!!
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) July 21, 2021
Much respect @Giannis_An34!!!
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) July 21, 2021
Need to know that feeling.. at least a couple times ! 🏆
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) July 21, 2021
Wow Giannis!
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) July 21, 2021
Respect to @Giannis_An34 💯
— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) July 21, 2021
So happy for Giannis and Milwaukee man…amazing to see what happens when you put your heart and your soul into something and stay genuine and true to yourself. Inspirational 🙏🏽
— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) July 21, 2021
Well deserved @Giannis_An34 @Khris22m @Jrue_Holiday11 @pconnaughton 🤝
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) July 21, 2021
That was fun to watch‼️ Congrats to the Bucks🙏🏽💯
— Jamal Murray (@BeMore27) July 21, 2021
@Giannis_An34 Respect 💯
— 13am Adebayo💥 (@Bam1of1) July 21, 2021
Never Call @Khris22m Underrated Again.
— 13am Adebayo💥 (@Bam1of1) July 21, 2021
gotta get one.
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) July 21, 2021
Congrats Milwaukee! True champions, way to grind it out. Bud, Ham, Charles, Ben well deserved. #Respect
— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) July 21, 2021
If You Don’t Respect GREEK FREAK You Must Respect Him Now!!!! 🏆
— Dejounte Murray (@DejounteMurray) July 21, 2021
Giannis is still only 26 bro…. 🤦🏽♂️
— Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) July 21, 2021
Congrats PJ.. happy for u fam!
— Patrick Patterson (@pdpatt) July 21, 2021
Congrats to Giannis and the Bucks he’s def as humble as they come!! Much respect!!
— Miles Bridges (@MilesBridges) July 21, 2021
50!! happy for my brother @Giannis_An34 u got the ring bro
— Christian Wood (@Chriswood_5) July 21, 2021
4 Ws in a row to take the 🏆. Salute💯
— 🅾️ (@TerenceDavisJr) July 21, 2021
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