Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just won MVP—but somehow, Giannis Antetokounmpo stole the show. When Shams Charania tweeted the news that SGA had captured the 2024–25 NBA MVP, the internet did what it does best: it spiraled. But it wasn’t just the announcement that caused the frenzy. Stealing the thunder was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s quote-tweet, which read like something straight out of a group chat gone rogue.

On the surface, it was classic Giannis—goofy punctuation, playful trolling, and enough ambiguity to get NBA Twitter buzzing. But scratch a little deeper, and the subtext becomes a little harder to ignore. This wasn’t just disbelief. This felt like the sigh of a guy who’s watched the same movie three times and still gets written out in the final act.

The Greek Freak, tweeted, perhaps only half-jokingly: ““What??!!!! Did Shams got hacked? No way this is true??!!” Let’s be real—SGA had the stats, the story, and the spotlight. He led the Thunder to the league’s best record, won the scoring title, and anchored one of the top defenses in the NBA. He dropped 50-point games like mixtapes, including a career-high 54-point night that screamed “MVP moment.” Voters agreed—he snagged 71 of 100 first-place votes. Giannis? Not a single first- or second-place nod.

What??!!!! Did Shams got hacked no way this is true??!! https://t.co/XLMkdD9WJH

— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) May 21, 2025

 That’s rough. Especially when you’re Giannis Antetokounmpo, quietly having one of the best seasons of your career—again. And while he’s already got two MVPs at home, who among us wouldn’t feel some way after being left off the ballot entirely? Imagine dropping 35-17-20 on elite efficiency and watching the voters act like you’re just another All-Star forward.

It stings. It’s human. And that little emotional gut-punch? That’s where the Lakers chatter begins to sound less like fan fiction and more like a sneak preview.  One tweet, one eyebrow raise, one sarcastic comment—and suddenly, you’re not just a finalist snub. You’re the missing piece in someone’s championship daydream.

Fans Turn Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s Tweet Into a Lakers Vision Board

It didn’t take long. Giannis’s tweet was barely dry before NBA Twitter transformed it into a full-blown prophecy. Sure, he might’ve been joking—but fans? Fans don’t joke. Not when their dreams wear purple and gold. That funny little MVP reaction quickly morphed into a highlight reel of what-ifs, jersey swaps, and wild trade machine screenshots. Because when you mix superstar frustration, playoff failure, and even a whiff of humor, Lakers fans smell blood—and opportunity.

“Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the best player in the world right now in this moment, he earned it, come to LA, though we need you on the Lakers,” one fan replied, toeing the line between celebration and recruitment like only NBA Twitter can.

Another chimed in, defending Giannis’s defensive dominance with a gentle jab at the MVP results: “You’re the only top-tier candidate who plays both ends of the court.” And it’s true—Giannis posted a stellar defensive rating of 109.3, with 0.9 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, while guarding multiple positions. On offense, he averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists. His all-around dominance is clear, even if the voters didn’t see it that way.

But it was the Lakers’ dreamers who hit send the fastest. “Ppl gon think he hacked when you come to LA lol, can’t wait demon. Hollywood is waiting for you,” one wrote, half-joking, fully manifesting.

One fan even posted what everyone’s dreaming about— “Giannis in purple and gold, holding the Larry O’Brien trophy next to Luka Doncic.” Maybe both sides start eyeing a fresh chapter. A Lakers package—young talent like Reaves and Knecht, future picks, and a clear path off Giannis’s supermax—gives Milwaukee a flexible reset. It’s risky, no doubt. Trading a franchise icon always is. But with the Lakers desperate for a dominant big and Giannis possibly glancing west, the Bucks might want to grab the pen before someone else writes the ending.

And then came the weird-but-on-brand crossover pitch: “Giannis, u so funny! You know who else has good humour? Kevon Looneye.” Because where there’s smoke—and a hotel check-in video in San Francisco—there’s always a fanbase ready to light the fire. Maybe Giannis was just on vacation. Maybe it was nothing. But when you’re a Stephen Curry fan clinging to hope, sometimes a blurry hotel hallway is all you need to start dreaming.

That’s the magic—and madness—of NBA Twitter. You might get Giannis Antetokounmpo in a Lakers jersey before GTA 6. Maybe it’s just jokes. Maybe it’s just Giannis being Giannis. But if this MVP snub lit a fire under him, the league better brace itself—because the sequel might be a lot less funny.