Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Giannis Antetokounmpo attend the NBA Awards (23 images)

Former NBA player Kareem Abdul Jabbar (L) and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks walk the red carpet. Antetokounmpo won the NBA Most Valuable Player award and was nominated for Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Antetokounmpo, second right, and his family walk the red carpet. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors, second right, and his family walk the red carpet. Siakam won the NBA Most Improved Player award. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic won the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI