ESPN throws Giannis to the wolves with controversial poll results

Milwaukee Bucks v Charlotte Hornets | David Jensen/GettyImagesThe media have had their backs turned on Giannis Antetokounmpo for a while now, but a new poll by ESPN has taken it to new heights. In the survey, voters were asked to pick the best player in the NBA. Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic earned 19 votes, while OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned one. Giannis didn't even bring home a vote.

Giannis, Bucks have been written off for a while now

Nikola Jokic is an incredible talent. There's a reason he has three MVP awards. However, the results of this poll make it seem like there is an insurmountable gap between the two. There isn't. It shouldn't be too controversial…