Giannis Antetokounmpo picks Ja Morant over Zion Williamson as his Rookie of the Year

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recently did an Instagram Live, where he talked about his favourite rapper, NFL team and favourite NBA 2019-20 rookie. Like most NBA players, Giannis Antetokounmpo has taken to Twitter and Instagram to share updates while in quarantine amid NBA suspension. Giannis' girlfriend Mariah Danae Riddlesprigger was also present while Bucks star answered questions. 

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Ja Morant is Giannis Antetokounmpo's Rookie of Year

A few minutes into his Instagram Live, fans asked Giannis Antetokounmpo who his favourite rookie was. Considering NBA 2019-20 season, Giannis Antetokounmpo had two options – New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson or Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant. Giannis Antetokounmpo chose Ja Morant as his NBA Rookie of Year. Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo are yet to play against each or, while Zion Williamson and Giannis went head-to-head on February 4 (February 5 IST). Bucks defeated Pelicans with a 120-108 margin, while Giannis Antetokounmpo and Zion Williamson scored 34 and 20 points respectively. 

Giannis was also asked to name his favourite NFL team, which turned out be Pittsburgh Steelers. Previously, Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell had also commented on Bucks star, calling Giannis Antetokounmpo a 'cheat code'. Bell had commented on a clip of Giannis' game, saying that officials do t call travels at all. Giannis also revealed trio of Tupac, Kendrick Lamar and J-Cole to be his favourite rappers. 

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NBA Rookie of year: Ja Morant or Zion Williamson?

In a recent survey conducted by ESPN, Ja Morant was named unanimous NBA Rookie of Year. Zion Williamson missed most of his rookie season due to a back injury, while Ja Morant has been consistently scoring for entire season. Morant is currently averaging 17.6 points per game, while Williamson is averaging 23.6 points. 

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Giannis to win his second NBA MVP award?

According to latest reports, Giannis will win his second consecutive NBA MVP award if NBA season does t resume. Giannis has continued to play consistently throughout season and is averaging 29.6 points in 30.9 minutes per game. t only has Giannis mand to lead Bucks to ir league-leading 53-12 win-loss record, but has also improved his three-point shooting. 

NBA season was suspended on March 11 after Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. As of w, re are 14 NBA members with coronavirus. While league is trying for a mid-June comeback, official statement has been made regarding same. 

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