NBA: Giannis on MVP win despite early playoff exit — ‘Happy’ but ‘I want more’

Newly installed MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday said he appreciated winning the ultimate individual award, and his team's failure in the postseason shoudn't take the shine away from that honor. The announcement came days after his Milwaukee Bucks were bounced in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, a result that raised critics' eyebrows. "Obviously I would love to be still in the bubble playing games, fighting," Antetokounmpo said.

Antetokounmpo averaged 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists in leading the Bucks to the best regular-season record in the pandemic-disrupted season. The Bucks reportedly plan to extend that offer as soon as they can -- after the 2019-20 season officially ends.

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