Giannis Antetokounmpo explains jersey number change after Miami trade

Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially joined the Miami Heat and will wear jersey number 7, having left his iconic number 34 behind in Milwaukee. He explained that he chose number 34 to honor his parents' birth years and decided to make the change as a sign of respect for the Bucks, the team he played for 13 years. The number 7 was previously worn by Kel'el Ware, who was part of the trade deal. This transition marks a new chapter in Antetokounmpo's career as he looks to add to his accolades with the Heat, joining a formidable defensive partnership with Bam Adebayo.

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