NBA NEWS: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Emotional Confession Following Winning NBA Award for the First Time

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has pretty much won it all throughout what has been an illustrious 10-year career. However, there is one award that he has not been able to add to his trophy cabinet through all these years.

That all changed recently when the former back-to-back MVP was named the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month of December.

Milwaukee Bucks Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes Home Precious Award

The NBA recognized Giannis’ effort off the court throughout the Holiday season. This included special events in Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin with various non-profit organizations including the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Wisconsin, Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, and homeless shelter Guest House Milwaukee.

Antetokounmpo and his family also hosted their annual Christmas event in December, which provided a special evening for 300 foster families in the city.

Giannis was given the award on Saturday ahead of the Bucks’ home game against the New Orleans Pelicans. After their dominant 141-117 win over the Pelicans, Antetokounmpo spoke to the press to express just how special this award is for him:

All the individual accolades Antetokounmpo has won are nice, but as he said, this one hits differently.

The NBA Cares award was so special that even his mom reached out to him amid his most recent recognition. Apparently, this isn’t a common occurrence in the Antetokounmpo household:

Giannis has been awarded the David Robinson trophy for this and the league will also donate $10,000 to his charity of choice, which is the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation.