SAINT-TROPEZ, FRANCE - JULY 23: Giannis Antetokounmpo attends the AURORA INSTITUTE Special Evening hosted by Christian Angermayer, Louise Tabbiner, Henry and Souraya Chalhoub at Le Beauvallon on July 23, 2022 in Saint-Tropez, France. (Photo by Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images for Aurora Institute)Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images for Aurora Institute

Giannis Projected to Win MVP, Paolo Banchero ROY in ESPN's NBA Awards Survey

Tyler ConwayAug 11, 2022

If the 2022-23 NBA season goes as ESPN experts predict, Giannis Antetokounmpo will have a third MVP trophy on his mantle.

The Milwaukee Bucks forward narrowly edged Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid as the favorite to win the sport's top individual honor, earning 43 points and 33.3 percent of the first-place vote. Embiid matched Antetokounmpo with 33.3 percent of first-place voting but tied with Doncic for second overall with 40 points.

Top overall pick Paolo Banchero was an overwhelming selection to earn Rookie of the Year honors, earning 60 points and 50 percent of the first-place vote.

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