Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 2019 MVP. The Bucks star brought home the trophy at the NBA awards show Monday. Rockets guard James Harden and Thunder wing Paul George were likewise finalists for the honor.
Antetokounmpo averaged 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists this season. He shot 57.8% from the field and included 1.5 blocks per game, too.
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was named the Rookie of the Year while Raptors forward Pascal Siakam verified Most Improved Player.
Here is a complete list of the 2019 NBA award finalists and champs:
Most Valuable Player
Winner: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
Other finalists: Paul George, Thunder; James Harden, Rockets
Rookie of the Year
Winner: Luka Doncic, Mavericks
Other finalists: Deandre Ayton, Suns; Trae Young, Hawks
Coach of the Year
Winner: Mike Budenholzer, Bucks
Other finalists: Michael Malone, Nuggets; Doc Rivers, Clippers
Sixth Man Award
Winner: Lou Williams, Clippers
Other finalists: Montrezl Harrell, Clippers; Domantas Sabonis, Pacers
Defensive Player of the Year
Winner: Rudy Gobert, Jazz
Other finalists: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks; Paul George, Thunder
Most Improved Player
Winner: Pascal Siakam, Raptors
Other finalists: De’Aaron Fox, Kings; D’Angelo Russell, Nets
NBA Cares Community Assist Award
Winner: Bradley Beal, Wizards
Other finalists: Jarrett Allen, Nets; Mike Conley, Grizzlies; Tobias Harris, 76ers; LeBron James, Lakers; Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers; Khris Middleton, Bucks; Donovan Mitchell, Jazz; Dwight Powell, Mavericks; Pascal Siakam, Raptors
Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award
Winner: Mike Conley, Grizzlies
Other finalists: Steven Adams, Thunder; Jared Dudley, Nets; Channing Frye, Cavaliers; Rudy Gay, Spurs; Udonis Haslem, Heat; Andre Iguodala, Warriors; Kyle Korver, Jazz; Khris Middleton, Bucks; JJ Redick, 76ers; Garrett Temple, Clippers; Thaddeus Young, Pacers
Sportsmanship Award
Winner: Mike Conley, Grizzlies
Other finalists: Steven Adams, Thunder; Harrison Barnes, Kings; Al Horford, Celtics; Khris Middleton, Bucks; Kemba Walker, Hornets
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winners: Larry Bird, Magic Johnson
Sager Strong Award
Winner: Robin Roberts
Hustle Award
Winner: Marcus Smart, Celtics
Moment of the Year
Winner: Derrick Rose’s 50-point game against the Jazz.
Executive of the Year
Winner: Jon Horst, Bucks
