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Giannis Antetokounmpo receives PBWA Magic Johnson Award for cooperation with media, fans

Even after finishing third in MVP voting this year, Giannis Antetokounmpo will still need to make room in his crowded trophy case.

On Tuesday morning, the Professional Basketball Writer’s Association announced that Antetokounmpo had been selected for the 2022–23 Magic Johnson Award, which is earned based on showing courtesy towards media members and fans. Other finalists for this year included DeMar DeRozan, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and Donovan Mitchell.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has won the PBWA's 2022-23 Magic Johnson Award, for combining excellence on the court with cooperation and grace dealing with the media and fans.