Giannis can't watch MVP speech: 'I get emotional again'
One of the most memorable moments from the 2019 NBA Awards show was the touching speech Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered after being presented with the MVP trophy.
The Milwaukee Bucks star was brought to tears while thanking his late father, Charles, as well as his four brothers and his mother, Veronica.
Giannis got emotional as he paid tribute to his family while accepting the #KiaMVP trophy. 🙏#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/T8p5XH73cZ
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 25, 2019
Speaking with Nikos Varlas of Eurohoops.net on Friday at the unveiling of his first signature Nike sneaker, Antetokounmpo said he hasn't been able to watch the speech.
"I've tried to watch the video many times, as I see it everywhere," he said. "I can't watch it, because I get emotional again."
Antetokounmpo incorporated tributes to his father into his sneaker. He also created a special colorway in his father's honor, which signifies his "hope to one day follow in his father's footsteps and have the same, incredible impact on people as his dad."
The “Roses” colorway honors his late father and represents Giannis’ quest to have the same impact on others that his father had on him. pic.twitter.com/Uw2JidndRC
— Jacques Slade (@kustoo) June 28, 2019