Giannis Antetokounmpo Explains Decision to Change His Jersey Number
Summary
Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat for the upcoming NBA season and will wear jersey number 7 instead of his longtime number 34. He chose to change his number out of respect for the Milwaukee Bucks, the team that drafted him and where he played for 13 years.Key Facts
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has played 13 years with the Milwaukee Bucks.
- He wore jersey number 34 during his time with the Bucks.
- Antetokounmpo has 10 NBA All-Star selections.
- He won Defensive Player of the Year, two NBA MVP awards, and the NBA Finals MVP in 2021.
- He will wear jersey number 7 for the Miami Heat this season.
- He changed his jersey number to respect the Bucks organization and start fresh in Miami.
- The Miami Heat now have two All-Star big men: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
- Miami is also a top team hoping to sign LeBron James in free agency.
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