Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts was named the 2020 Sports Illustrated Player of the Year, adding another award to his growing collection. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson and Novak Djokovic were also nominees.
The new Sports Illustrated Awards were held as a virtual event co-hosted by Cari Champion, Richard Jefferson, Chad Ochocinco Johnson and Lindsey Vonn. The night included performances by DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal), Steve Aoki and Gucci Mane.
Although Antetokounmpo fell short, he enjoyed plenty of individual success this year, including winning both NBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, along with selections to the All-NBA First Team and All-Defensive First Team, among other accolades.