Does Giannis deserve MVP?

He’s one of the greatest players to lace them up. He is still very much THE face of the NBA, but he didn’t deserve the regular-season MVP for three major reasons. Giannis has the better numbers, more wins, and – MOST importantly – doesn’t play with an all-world player like Anthony Davis.

What did Giannis say about Harden?

“I think that the media made it about me. Harden is a great player and when I am on the court against him I have to play real hard. He is a Hall of Famer, I have nothing against him.”

How is Giannis the MVP?

NBA Finals: Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after 50-point Game 6 – Sports Illustrated.

When did Giannis get good?

In 2016–17 he led the Bucks in all five major statistical categories and became the first player in NBA history to finish a regular season in the top 20 in all five statistics of total points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. He received the Most Improved Player award in 2017.

Who said Giannis has no skill?

James Harden
Remember when James Harden said Giannis has no skills? Only one of them is a NBA Champion and Finals MVP.

Does Giannis have skill?

While he may be better at the moment, it will NOT last very long. Gianni’s has fabulous physical skills and has become more effective and efficient in his game. Having said that Harden is more talented as far as technique. That run of 30 point games last year was most impressive.

What did Giannis get?

Antetokounmpo becomes just the 11th player in league history to have won the regular-season MVP (2018, 2019), a Finals MVP (2021) and an All-Star Game MVP (2021). He and Michael Jordan are the only players to claim those honors and also a Defensive Player of the Year award.

Why is Giannis great?

He represents the dream of how sports can change anyone’s life. He plays the game the right way, giving all he’s got on every possession. He doesn’t run away from challenges. A championship was always going to elevate Giannis into the land of legends, and the way he did it will define his career forever.

Why is Giannis so great?

Giannis is the most efficient scorer in the league because of the volume of shots he takes around the basket and his ability to get to his shots regardless of the defense. Giannis shot 56.9\% from the field in the postseason while averaging 30.2 points per game.

Did politics determine the 2019 MVP winner?

Harden, making an August 2019 appearance on Houston hip hop station 97.9 The Box to promote his annual JH-Town Weekend charity events, readily agreed when one of the hosts declared that “politics” determined the MVP winner.

Is James Harden’s criticism of Giannis Antetokounmpo based on reality?

However, just as Antetokounmpo was off target with his disses of Harden’s game, it’s hard to claim this criticism by Harden is based in reality. It’s rare to find a near-7-footer with such top-level athleticism, though there have been several who have played in the NBA.

How good is James Harden’s post defense?

Harden has established himself as an elite post defender. According to NBA Advanced Stats, Harden ranks in the 90th percentile this season by giving up only 0.65 points per post-up despite being the league’s most targeted player in those situations (107 possessions).

How many assists does Giannis Antetokounmpo average?

Walker’s career-best assists average was 6.1 per game in 2013-14, and Harden has averaged at least that many dimes in the past seven seasons, including when he won the assists title with 11.2 per game in 2016-17. Antetokounmpo, for what it’s worth, has never averaged at least six assists in a season.