Giannis Antetokounmpo wins the PBWA Magic Johnson Award / News - Basketnews.com

Antetokounmpo won the award that's given to the player "who best combines excellence on the court with cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans". Only Damian Lillard and Shane Battier have won it more than once.

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Although the 2022-23 NBA season is already over, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo received an award for his work off the court during the year.

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The Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA) has announced that The Greek Freak has won the annual Magic Johnson Award, given to "the NBA player who best combines excellence on the court with cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans".

Antetokounmpo averaged 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. The PBWA notes that he "consistently fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect and openness with reporters who cover the NBA".

A total of five finalists were selected for the award. Besides Giannis, DeMar DeRozan, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and Donovan Mitchell were selected to the final five. More than 200 PBWA members determined the final outcome with a vote.

The award was not issued during the last two seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic that obstructed the normal procedures regarding basketball journalism in the league. Damian Lillard (2017 and 2020) and Shane Battier (2007 and 2013) are the only players to win the award more than once.

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