The NBA officially announced the MVP for the 2024-25 season on Wednesday night. The finalists for the award included Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. In the end, it was Shai who took home the honor, capping off a spectacular season with his first MVP award.
Like everyone else, Giannis Antetokounmpo anticipated this outcome. However, after ESPN’s Shams Charania shared the MVP news on X, the Bucks star couldn’t help but add a humorous touch to the moment. He retweeted the announcement and shared his surprise in a light-hearted way.
“What??!!!! Did shams got hacked no way this is true??!!” Giannis tweeted in response.
What??!!!! Did shams got hacked no way this is true??!! https://t.co/XLMkdD9WJH
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) May 21, 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander earned a total of 913 points from the voting panel, beating out Jokic, who received 787 points, and Antetokounmpo, who trailed with 470. Statistically, Shai had a standout regular season, averaging 32.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. His numbers strengthened his case for MVP.
What’s more, Shai is the only MVP finalist whose team is still in the championship race. The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently facing the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals and lead the series 1-0 after Game 1 win.
NBA Fans React After Giannis Antetokounmpo Sarcastically Questions Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Win
Fans had plenty to say after Giannis Antetokounmpo humorously questioned the legitimacy of Shai’s MVP win. Some took it lightly, responding with humor.
“Don’t say hacked, Shai might think you’re talking about a foul and go to the FT line,” joked one fan.
Don’t say hacked, Shai might think you’re talking about a foul and go to the FT line
— Hater Central (@TheHateCentral) May 21, 2025
Another fan turned Giannis’ own words against him.
“What??!!!! Did Giannis got hacked no way this is true??!!” he wrote.
What??!!!! Did Giannis got hacked no way this is true??!!
— MrRemKing (@MrRemKing) May 21, 2025
“How does one even reason he got hacked,” one comment read.
How does one even reason he got hacked
— IKB ️ (@laplswin) May 21, 2025
“You got robbed and we all just saw it,” one user commented.
You got robbed and we all just saw it
— GooseIsLoose (@gooseislooser) May 21, 2025
Meanwhile, one fan added a light-hearted twist, writing, “Giannis u so funny! You know who else has good humour? Kevon Looney.”
Giannis u so funny!
You know who else has good humour? Kevon Looney
— LoonMuse (@KevonLooneyMuse) May 21, 2025
Regardless of reactions online, Gilgeous-Alexander is clearly enjoying a high point in his career. By winning MVP, he joins Steve Nash as the only Canadian players in history to receive the prestigious honor.