Giannis Antetokounmpo is an NBA champion. The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA champions.
In an iconic performance worthy of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who last led the Bucks to a title in 1971, Antetokounmpo scored 33 of his 50 points after halftime of Game 6 to beat the Phoenix Suns, 105-98.
Antetokounmpo marked one of the great Finals performances in league history with 16 of 25 field goals, 16 of 17 free throws, 14 rebounds and five blocks in 42 minutes. He left no doubt as to who is the Finals MVP.
The Bucks got just 29 points on 10-of-32 shooting combined from Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday, but wide-eyed reserve Bobby Portis contributed 16 points and each of Brook Lopez's 10 points resonated.