Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson, Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Mookie Betts and professional tennis player Novak Djokovic are nominees for Sports Illustrated's Player of the Year.
After an unprecedented year in sports upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, SI's Player of the Year will honor an athlete who has proven they are the most valuable player in their sport. The winner embodies the highest level of athleticism, skill, and character.
Here's how the nominees dominated their sports this year.
A’ja Wilson
- Won the 2020 WNBA MVP award
- WNBA blocks leader
- WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- All-WNBA First Team
- 2020 NBA Most Valuable Player
- 2020 NBA Defensive Player of the Year
- 2020 NBA All-Star
- 2020 All-NBA First Team
- 2020 NBA All-Defensive First Team
- 2020 All-MLB First Team
- 2020 World Series Champion
- 2020 Silver Slugger Award Recipient
- 2020 Gold Glove Award Recipient
- 81 career titles
- Currently ranked the ATP's No.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Mookie Betts
Novak Djokovic