Giannis Antetokounmpo

For half a decade now, two-time MVP and former Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo has shown us glimpses of the legendary feats he's capable of, but in the waning minutes of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, he laid it out plain as day. With just over a minute on the clock and a two-point lead in a critical contest against the Phoenix Suns, Antetokounmpo flashes away from his man to provide help-side support out of a pick-and-roll, then immediately recovers to track down and thwart an alley-oop attempt between Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. The instantly iconic July 14, 2021 rejection would play a major role in the win, allowing the Milwaukee Bucks to tie the series at two games apiece.

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