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Giannis Antetokounmpo invites Bam Adebayo to Greece before NBA season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo invites Bam Adebayo to Greece before NBA season

Summary

Giannis Antetokounmpo reached out to new Miami Heat teammate Bam Adebayo, inviting him and his wife to Greece for a vacation and workout together. The invitation comes after Antetokounmpo's trade to the Heat this summer, pairing two players who had faced off as rivals in multiple playoff series. Antetokounmpo suggested the trip during a meeting at the Heat's practice facility, hoping to establish chemistry before the upcoming season. Adebayo expressed interest in joining him, balancing family commitments.

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By the Numbers

•Giannis Antetokounmpo invites Bam Adebayo to Greece for vacation.
•Invitation discussed during a practice facility meeting.
•Antetokounmpo joined the Miami Heat via trade this summer.
•Adebayo aims to build chemistry with Antetokounmpo before the season.
•The two were playoff rivals from 2020 to 2023.

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What they're saying

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Giannis Antetokounmpo extends an olive branch to new Miami Heat teammate Bam Adebayo and his family. Giannis was traded to join Adebayo’s Heat this summer, teaming up with two players who had been conference rivals for years.
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