Historic year: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award
He got the Defensive Player of the Year award earlier in these NBA playoffs. Jordan won both the MVP and Defensive Player in 1987-88 and Olajuwon won both in 1993-94. Antetokounmpo came close to joining the club last season by winning MVP and finishing second in the Defensive Player balloting. James won MVP and was second in Defensive Player voting in 2008-09 and 2012-13, and Shaquille OโNeal did so in 1999-2000. โI'm happy for this, I'm happy for this award," Antetokounmpo said.
Wade expresses his gratitude at jersey retirement cremony
Former Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade reacts during a ceremony for his jersey retirement at halftime as the Heat host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Miami. โI could have gone on for an hour,โ Wade said following the ceremony at halftime of the Heat's 124-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. โAt that moment I felt your love,โ Wade told the crowd. โKobe said the most important thing is to try to inspire others so they can be great in whatever they choose to do,โ Wade told the crowd. โI hope I've inspired all of you.โWade played 14 1/2 of his 16 NBA seasons with the Heat.