Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee ‘my city, my team, my family’
Summary
Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat in a deal involving multiple players and draft picks. In a farewell message, Giannis expressed deep gratitude to Milwaukee, calling it his home and family after playing 13 seasons there.Key Facts
- Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis were traded to the Miami Heat.
- The Bucks received Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, and draft picks in return.
- Giannis played 13 seasons with the Bucks and scored 21,531 points, the most in the franchise’s history.
- He is also the Bucks’ all-time leader in rebounds and assists and second in steals.
- Giannis won the 2021 NBA championship with the Bucks and was named Finals MVP after scoring 50 points in the final game.
- Miami Heat president Pat Riley called the trade one of the greatest in the team’s history.
- Bucks general manager Jon Horst praised Giannis for transforming the team and being a great leader during his time in Milwaukee.
- Giannis plans to start his new chapter in Miami soon but said Milwaukee will always remain his city and family.
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