Giannis Antetokounmpo makes bold comparison when talking about MVP award ‘It’s better than intimacy’

Since arriving in the NBA, Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a massive impact on the league. He quickly became one of the best players in Milwaukee Bucks history. Giannis has spent 12 seasons with the team and built an impressive résumé. He won the NBA MVP Award twice (2019, 2020). He also led the Bucks to an NBA Championship in 2021. In 2024, he added an NBA Cup title to his list of achievements. After winning so much in his career, Giannis made an interesting comparison about what it really means to win.

“Listen, the MVP discussion is great. I’ve been in the MVP discussion, what, like the last seven years? It’s a great compliment. But at the end of the day, winning is a different feeling. I was able to live it once (in 2021). I don’t know if people feel like it counts or it doesn’t count… but winning is winning, so is the NBA Cup. It was like, wow, this feeling, man, it’s like, it’s better than intimacy,” states Giannis Antetokounmpo.

For Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, winning the NBA MVP award this season would be deeply emotional. “It will definitely might put tears in my eyes,” he said. Giannis reflected on the meaning the honor would carry. He also admitted he is playing better now than during his back-to-back MVP seasons. However, the race for MVP award will not be easy.

Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continue to deliver standout performances. Both remain strong contenders. Still, the award is within reach. The Milwaukee Bucks are having a solid season. They have played with impressive consistency and now sit fifth in the Eastern Conference.

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts during the third quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Kaseya Center on April 24, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

Giannis has led the way as the team’s offensive force. He is averaging 30.2 points, 12 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. His all-around impact makes him a legitimate MVP candidate. It also puts the Bucks in position to chase the NBA title.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo addresses Bucks’ struggles and playoff hopes amid tough season

The Milwaukee Bucks opened the season as one of the NBA’s top teams. However, stretch of losses has raised concerns among fans, who are searching for answers. In an interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic, Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed the team’s struggles.

“It’s been a difficult season for us. A lot of injuries, trades. We’ve played great basketball at times. We’ve played bad basketball at times. But we’re still here, still standing,” affirmed Giannis.

Despite the struggles of this NBA season, Giannis did not shy to praise Bucks’ roster: “I feel like when we lock in as a team, and we go out there and we play together, and we play to win, and everybody does what it requires to win and they stay within their role, I think we’re a very good team.”

The Greek star remains confident in the Bucks’ ability to bounce back and make a deep playoff run: ”Like, you never know what can happen. I’ve seen many times teams that click at the right time, and I feel like we can be one of those teams.”