Giannis Antetokounmpo mural in Milwaukee restored after vandalism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:57 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
A mural of former Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo, located in downtown Milwaukee, was vandalized overnight on July 1. The mural, measuring 54 feet tall, was restored the same day by its artist, Mauricio Ramirez, who spent several hours cleaning the graffiti. The vandalism occurred shortly after Antetokounmpo's trade to the Miami Heat, and Ramirez emphasized the importance of the mural as a tribute to Antetokounmpo's positive impact on the community. The identity of the vandal remains unknown, but Ramirez expressed disbelief that a local would commit such an act.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo mural was vandalized on July 1
- •Artist Mauricio Ramirez restored the mural the same day
- •Incident occurred shortly after Antetokounmpo's trade to Miami Heat
- •Ramirez believes the vandal is not from Milwaukee
- •Mural symbolizes Antetokounmpo's impact on Milwaukee's community
- 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — Vandalized Giannis mural in Milwaukee quickly restored
"The lower portion of the 54-foot-tall mural was vandalized overnight on July 1.
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