While all 30 teams were in contention to begin, it is fitting that the last two teams standing were led by a pair of superstars in Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Which players were recognized for their efforts during the Cup? Check out the full breakdown of the MVP and All-Tournament honors below.
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NBA Cup MVP 2024
Giannis Antetokounpmo was named MVP of the 2024 NBA Cup.
The #EmiratesNBACup MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo! pic.twitter.com/WEpYNsg0KH
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) December 18, 2024
In the championship game, Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, pulled down 19 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. For the NBA Cup, he averaged 30.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 7.7 assists, 2.8 blocks per game.
Antetokounmpo adds NBA Cup MVP to a trophy case that already includes two NBA MVP awards, a Defensive Player of the Year trophy and an NBA Finals MVP award.
NBA Cup All-Tournament Team 2024
The NBA Cup All-Tournament Team is headlined by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and championship teammate Damian Lillard.
Rounding out the All-Tournament Team is Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Atlanta’s Trae Young and Houston’s Alperen Sengun.