Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named a finalist for the 2024–25 Most Valuable Player award, per the NBA. This marks the seventh-straight season he’s finished within the top four in MVP voting. This recognition is both unsurprising and well-deserved, as the Greek Freak just completed another incredible individual campaign. In 67 games, he averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.2 blocks on 60.1% shooting from the field. His 6.5 assists per game tied his career high, which he set in 2023–24.

Giannis led the NBA in two-pointers and overall field goals made per game while finishing second in points per game and sixth in rebounds per game. He made his ninth-straight All-Star game this year and is set to make his seventh-straight All-NBA First Team. All in all, this was one of the best and most dominant seasons of his career.

While the actual MVP trophy is likely to go to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic, what Giannis did this season can’t be praised enough. He doesn’t need to bring home the hardware to be considered arguably the best player in basketball. The fact that Giannis isn’t favored to win MVP just speaks to the golden age of stardom that we’re in.

No other Buck was named a finalist for any of the major awards. For the full list of finalists, click here. Congrats again to Giannis!