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Giannis Antetokounmpo faces iguana in backyard at Miami home

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 4:54 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo faces iguana in backyard at Miami home

Summary

Giannis Antetokounmpo, preparing for his first season with the Miami Heat, encountered an iguana in his backyard. The two-time MVP shared a humorous video on social media, expressing his reluctance to handle the reptile while his children questioned his height advantage. After moving from Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo is acclimating to South Florida's wildlife. His regular-season debut with the Heat is scheduled for October 21 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Key Details

•Antetokounmpo shared a video of the iguana in his backyard.
•He expressed fear about confronting the iguana despite his height.
•The encounter illustrates his adjustment to South Florida life.
•Antetokounmpo's Heat debut is on October 21.
•He joined the Heat after a trade from Milwaukee this offseason.

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4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Heat news: Giannis Antetokounmpo feuding with iguana at new Miami home

What they're saying

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Giannis Antetokounmpo may be one of the NBA’s strongest players, but his first battle in Miami came against an opponent he had no interest in guarding. As the two-time MVP prepares for his first season with the Miami Heat after his offseason move from Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo is getting used to life in South Florida. That includes dealing with some […] The post Heat news: Giannis Antetokounmpo feuding with iguana at new Miami home appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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