Patrick Mahomes.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
Patrick Mahomesis keeping the party going!
After winning the2023 Super Bowlalongside theKansas City Chiefsin February, the quarterback, 27, was named the best male athlete at the 2023 ESPY Awards.
In his speech, Mahomes celebrated their rollercoaster of a season.
“It was an incredible season, many ups, many downs,” he said. “I have to thank my teammates, my coaches, basically just making me look good. I’m the quarterback, i just throw the ball and they make it all work.”
He also thanked his family, teammates and “the best fanbase in the world” for getting him on the stage.
“I appreciate my teammates, my coaches, the guys that are here,” Mahomes continued. “I have to thank my family;Brittany,Bronze and Sterling. I’m glad that all that hard work is paying off. they’re making me the guy that I am, the man that I am, so I want to thank them.”
“And finally, Chiefs Kingdom. Chiefs Kingdom, I truly believe, is the best fan base in the world. We’re going to do this thing again, we’re going to keep this thing rolling. I appreciate all y’all.”
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Mahomes hadthree nominations for the night, including a nomination in the best NFL player category and best team. His ESPY win comes after having a highly successful 2022-2023 season, where heled the NFLin passing yards (5,250), passing touchdowns (41), offensive yards (5,614), and offensive TDs (45).
After beingnamed the NFL Most Valuable Playerfor his accomplishments at the 12th annualNFL Honorsceremony, he became the tenth player in NFL history towin the award multiple times. His first MVP award came during his first season as a starter in 2018.
The coveted award found Mahomes competing against Denver Nuggets starNikola Jokić, Argentine soccer starLionel Messiand New York Yankees right fielderAaron Judge, who have all had big wins in their sports this year.
Jokić, 28, wasawarded the Bill Russell Finals MVP Trophyafter his team beat theMiami Heattowin the 2023 NBA Championship. The win marked the basketball team’s first time making it to the NBA Finals. and first championship win.
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