Milwaukee Bucks Defeat Phoenix Suns To Become 2021 NBA Champions

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Milkwaukee Bucks, NBA Champions
Giannis Antetokounmpo earned himself the top spot at the Finals MVP.

It's official: the Milwaukee Bucks are this year's NBA champions. The midwest state faced off against the Phoenix Suns in the Finals, but in Game 6 this evening (July 20), Giannis Antetokounmpo helped lead the team to victory with a score of 105 to 98. This was a monumental win for the Bucks as there was a point in time when it was unclear if Antetokounmpo would rejoin the team following his injury during the Eastern Conference Finals against the Hawks.

Antetokounmpo, 26, was bestowed the title of becoming the NBA Finals MVP, making him the youngest player to earn the credit since a then-22-year-old Kawhi Leonard snagged the crown back in 2014.

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The Bucks haven't earned themselves a title since 1971, so unsurprisingly, fans lined the streets in anticipation of a celebratory night. After the win was officially declared, Bucks fans across the nation lit up with excitement. LeBron James took to Twitter to celebrate along with the Bucks and he was clearly impressed with Antetokounmpo yet again.

"Greek Freak is HOOPING!!!!!!!" he wrote. "Salute & Congrats @Giannis_An34 !! You earned that sh*t!!" Immediately following the Bucks' win, basketball fans quickly took to social media to debate the future of Chris Paul's career, causing the Suns star to trend online. People have been once again speaking about Paul's ongoing beef with referee Scott Foster who officiated tonight's game. There have also been debates regarding whether or not Paul should make his way to the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Check out a few celebratory posts about the Milwaukee Bucks' win below. Congratulations!

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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