Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden are finalists for the NBA MVP award along with Paul George. Who takes homes the hardware? (1:58)

Giannis vs. Harden: Who is the MVP? (1:58)

Giannis Antetokounmpo captured his first MVP, Luka Doncic was named top rookie and Lou Williams won his third Sixth Man award. Who else took home the hardware?

Note: Six of the awards are voted on by the media: MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man award and Most Improved Player. Other awards include Executive of the Year (voted on by the league's executives), Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year (voted on by the players), NBA Sportsmanship Award (voted on by the players), the NBA Cares Community Assist Award (voted on by fans and a panel of judges), the Lifetime Achievement Award, the NBA Hustle Award and the Sager Strong Award.

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Most Valuable Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks

Stats & Info: Giannis Antetokounmpo is the second Bucks player to win the NBA MVP award, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who won it three times. Antetokounmpo is the third-youngest player to win MVP over the past 40 seasons, trailing only Derrick Rose and LeBron James, and he ties Steve Nash for the lowest-drafted MVP in the lottery era (15th overall pick).

Other finalists:

Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder

James Harden, Houston Rockets

Giannis got emotional as he paid tribute to his family while accepting the #KiaMVP trophy. 🙏#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/T8p5XH73cZ — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019

Just a kid from Sepolia.



Who came to Milwaukee.



And became the MVP!!

#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/wHxErFbOZ7 — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 25, 2019

Kobe challenged Giannis to win NBA MVP in 2017.



Nearly two years later, he answered the call 😤 pic.twitter.com/hiB8ovhzWH — ESPN (@espn) June 25, 2019

Watching @Giannis_An34 play and listening to him speak after winning #NBAMVP makes me very proud to be a @Bucks fan. Absolute class act and a great representation of our team, the city of Milwaukee and our great state. Congrats buddy #youdeserveit #class #finalsmvpnext — Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) June 25, 2019

The #KiaMVP trophy belongs to the Greek Freak. 😂 pic.twitter.com/HwVrYASX9V — Shaqtin' a Fool (@shaqtin) June 25, 2019

MVP first place votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo 78, James Harden 23 pic.twitter.com/hJydZu4pao — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 25, 2019

Congrats to the new MVP, but we respectfully disagree.



📝 @JHarden13 ⤵️



✔️ Finished Top 2 in MVP voting 4 out of the last 5 seasons



✔ 1st player in NBA history to avg at least 35.0ppg & 7.0apg in a single season



✔ Scored 40+ pts 28 times this season, 50+ 9 times & 60+ twice pic.twitter.com/UMmHARlNxg — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) June 25, 2019

Harden got robbed... 36 ppg smh 🤦🏽‍♂️ Congrats to Giannis tho he's a beast 💪🏽 — Carlos Correa (@TeamCJCorrea) June 25, 2019

Defensive Player of the Year: Rudy Gobert, Jazz

Stats & Info: After winning the award in 2017-18, Rudy Gobert is the first player to win Defensive Player of the Year in consecutive seasons since Kawhi Leonard in 2014-15 and 2015-16. Before that, it was Dwight Howard in three straight seasons from 2008 to 2011.

Other finalists:

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder

Yessssirrrrrrr!!!!! Congrats big fella 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/p5xq1OK771 — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) June 25, 2019

Coach of the Year: Mike Budenholzer, Bucks

Stats & Info: In the 2018-19 season, Mike Budenholzer became the seventh head coach in NBA history to win at least 60 games in a season with multiple franchises, joining Pat Riley (three times), Phil Jackson, K.C. Jones, Mike D'Antoni, Don Nelson and Rick Adelman.

Other finalists:

Michael Malone, Denver Nuggets

Doc Rivers, LA Clippers

The @Bucks' Mike Budenholzer accepts the 2018-19 Coach of the Year trophy! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/0f4hcaJKy8 — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019

Congratulations Coach Bud on being named Coach of the Year!! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/k4rGAEmuEd — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 25, 2019

Sixth Man of the Year: Lou Williams, Clippers

Stats & Info: Lou Williams is the second player to win Sixth Man of the Year three times, joining Jamal Crawford. Williams joins Kevin McHale and Detlef Schrempf as the only players to win the award in consecutive seasons.

Other finalists:

Montrezl Harrell, LA Clippers

Domantas Sabonis, Indiana Pacers

"You can never have too many of these, right?" 😂@TeamLou23 accepts the 2018-19 #KiaSixth trophy at the #NBAAwards! pic.twitter.com/rSBqBVZMLV — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019

Lou Williams of House Clippers

First of his Name

Getter of Buckets

Underground GOAT#KiaSixth Man of the Year



🤴🏾🏀 @TeamLou23 pic.twitter.com/wmXeZcD4gK — LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 25, 2019

.@TeamLou23 with his third 6th Man of the Year award 🔥



- Most career points off the bench (11,375)

- Most career 30-point games off the bench (29)

- Most 40-point games off the bench (5) pic.twitter.com/FAhpxCXhk7 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 25, 2019

Should we just call this the Lou Williams/Jamal Crawford Award and be done with it? — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 25, 2019

Most Improved Player: Pascal Siakam, Raptors

Stats & Info: Pascal Siakam increased his points-per-game average by 9.7 points in 2018-19, most by any player to play at least 40 games in each season. Siakam held opponents to 39.4 percent as the closest defender during the 2018-19 season, lowest by any player to face at least 500 shots, per Second Spectrum tracking. He is also the first Raptors player to win the award.

Other finalists:

De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings

D'Angelo Russell, Brooklyn Nets

"I'm just blessed to be able to make this dream become a reality." 🙌@pskills43 accepts his #KiaMIP award at the #NBAAwards. pic.twitter.com/rIxofpv8up — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019

Rookie of the Year: Luka Doncic, Mavericks

Stats & Info: Luka Doncic is the second Mavericks player in franchise history to win Rookie of the Year, joining Jason Kidd, who shared the award with Grant Hill in 1994-95. Doncic was the fifth rookie to average 20+ points, 5+ assists and 5+ rebounds in a season -- all five won the ROY award.

Other finalists:

Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns

Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

My guy!!! Well deserved https://t.co/fOhc9lDiJF — Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) June 25, 2019

That Rookie of the Year feeling 🙌 pic.twitter.com/iP5olnUe45 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 25, 2019

Sager Strong Award: Robin Roberts

"Make your mess your message." @RobinRoberts shares an inspirational message as she accepts the 2019 Sager Strong Award. #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/Sb8BBJpZZa — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019

Robin Roberts: "You always walked away from Craig with a smile on your face...and a drink in your hand." Amen.#SagerStrong — Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) June 25, 2019

That @RobinRoberts tribute was amazing - keep fighting Robin! #SagerStrong — Daryl Morey (@dmorey) June 25, 2019

Lifetime Achievement: Larry Bird and Magic Johnson

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson reminisce on their historic careers as they accept the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/AqPPH1RRUh — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019

Congratulations to Larry Bird and Magic Johnson on receiving the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/hitiahqgFA — NBA (@NBA) June 25, 2019

3x NBA MVP

3x NBA Finals MVP

5x NBA Champion

12x NBA All-Star

Olympic Gold Medalist



A resume deserving of the @nba Lifetime Achievement Award. Congrats, @MagicJohnson! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/W22EEOdWnW — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 25, 2019

What would it look like if Magic and Larry played today? Maybe something like this. 👀#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/ZtZXr68ebK — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019

More NBA awards

Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Winner: Mike Conley

NBA Sportsmanship Award Winner: Mike Conley

NBA Cares Community Assist Award Winner: Bradley Beal

Executive of the Year Winner: Jon Horst, Milwaukee Bucks GM

Hustle Award Winner: Marcus Smart

NBA Moment of the Year: Derrick Rose's career-high 50 points (Oct. 31)

D-Rose's 50-point game is the Moment of the Year.



His emotional interview afterwards was unforgettable 🌹 #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/eNQH4rO3Q3 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 25, 2019

The stars hit the red carpet

.@ALaForce caught up with Adam Silver on the Red Carpet before the 2019 #NBAAwards at 9pm ET on TNT! 👀 pic.twitter.com/bpdSdlvuoo — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019

"Giannis has nothing but a positive future for them." @kaj33 talks Bucks at the #NBAAwards: pic.twitter.com/jFhXrzpryH — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 25, 2019

.@RobinRoberts joins @TaylorRooks and @TONYROCK to explain why being the recipient of the Sager Strong Award is so meaningful to her. 🙏



Catch the #NBAAwards - 9pm ET on TNT! pic.twitter.com/o3PMNgaYHC — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019

We have our first @SHAQ photo-bomb of the night! 👋😂



Catch the #NBAAwards Red Carpet LIVE show // NEXT on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/kopm4KsKAv — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 24, 2019

.@ALaForce caught up with @luka7doncic in L.A. as he reflected on his stellar rookie season! #NBAAwards Red Carpet LIVE show starts at 8pm ET on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/Ujz5BaMSjt — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 24, 2019

"You got the city on fire." ✊



Jaren Jackson Jr. talks Ja Morant & more with @ALaForce ahead of tonight's #NBAAwards on TNT! pic.twitter.com/dpTOpOGJiV — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019