Fans upset after LeBron James loses MVP award to Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo has beaten LeBron James to the NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award, according to reports.
Antetokounmpo, a
forward for the Milwaukee Bucks, finished ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ James
and James Harden of the Houston Rockets.
It is 25-year-old’s second consecutive MVP Award, distinction few others have achieved. Other men to have won the consecutive titles include Magic Johnson, James and Stephen Curry.
Lebron James is the most disrespected athlete of all time.— Joran Bolton (@joranb_)
Lebron James is the most disrespected athlete of all time.— Joran Bolton (@joranb_) September 18, 2020
Antetokounmpo
averaged 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds,
5.6 assists, one steal and one block over the 2019-2020 season.
The Bucks were the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a league best 56-17 record but missed out making the conference finals. Antetokounmpo was not on court for the fifth and final game of the series against the Miami Heat due to an ankle injury.
Despite Antetokounmpo’s feat, many fans took to the Internet to share their displeasure with today’s decision.
LeBron (MVP) and AD (DPOY) we’re robbed.— Chris Manning (@LD2K)
LeBron (MVP) and AD (DPOY) we’re robbed.— Chris Manning (@LD2K) September 18, 2020
The word “valuable†makes us go cross-eyed & out-think ourselves. All I know is Lebron James is still the best player on the planet. If you think Giannis is the best, I don’t know what planet you’re on, but on this planet, Lebron James is still the best player. Period. — Nick Bahe (@NickBahe)
The word “valuable†makes us go cross-eyed & out-think ourselves. All I know is Lebron James is still the best player on the planet. If you think Giannis is the best, I don’t know what planet you’re on, but on this planet, Lebron James is still the best player. Period. — Nick Bahe (@NickBahe) https://t.co/vaiSSTPaENSeptember 18, 2020
How LeBron looking at Giannis MVP trophy — Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54)
How LeBron looking at Giannis MVP trophy — Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) pic.twitter.com/TgYBbdvnGRSeptember 18, 2020
Did Russia tamper with the voting?! This is an injustice! — Bakari Sellers (@Bakari_Sellers) .
Did Russia tamper with the voting?! This is an injustice! — Bakari Sellers (@Bakari_Sellers) .@KingJames is the real MVP. https://t.co/wrXkB9jWSdSeptember 18, 2020
They just don’t want Lebron to have more MVPs than Jordan. It’s that simple. The Fix has been in for years.— 73-9 and they LIED Ÿ (@CuffsTheLegend)
They just don’t want Lebron to have more MVPs than Jordan. It’s that simple. The Fix has been in for years.— 73-9 and they LIED Ÿ (@CuffsTheLegend) September 18, 2020
— Jord â (@witnesssjordan)
— Jord â (@witnesssjordan) #NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo wins 2019-20 NBA MVP Award over LeBron James Me: pic.twitter.com/cDqwICphYlSeptember 18, 2020
im never watching the nba again , — gabriel person (@gabe_person)
im never watching the nba again , — gabriel person (@gabe_person) @KingJames should have 10 MVP’s by now , @Giannis_An34 ain’t even in the playoffs no more like cmonnnnnn , his team did better without him !!!!! https://t.co/IuGYPgsDdfSeptember 18, 2020