Milwaukee Bucks Win 2021 NBA Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named MVP the historic performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns to secure the franchise's first championship in over 40 years. Giannis now finds himself in a rarified company as one of the only players to win regular-season MVP, Finals MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year.