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Giannis Antetokounmpo shares moment with Norris Cole ahead of Heat's season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 3:25 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo shares moment with Norris Cole ahead of Heat's season

Summary

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Norris Cole connected recently as the Miami Heat prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. At a public event, Antetokounmpo expressed admiration for Cole, saying, 'I grew up watching you,' to which Cole replied, 'Now I’m watching you.' Cole, a former Heat player and two-time champion, now serves as an assistant coach for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Antetokounmpo joins the Heat following a season affected by injuries, looking to make an impact alongside Bam Adebayo. Fans are hopeful for a resurgence after the team missed the playoffs last season.

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Status Watch

•Giannis Antetokounmpo and Norris Cole met publicly in Miami.
•Cole is back with the Heat as a G League assistant coach.
•Antetokounmpo averaged 27.6 points last season despite injuries.
•The Heat missed the playoffs last season but are optimistic for 2026-27.
•Antetokounmpo's pairing with Bam Adebayo generates excitement.

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3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Heat news: Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo share incredible moment with Norris Cole

What they're saying

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The Miami Heat hit the jackpot this offseason when their longtime pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo finally paid off . As the Heat prepare for the 2026-27 season, Antetokounmpo caught up with an old Heat champion, Norris Cole, who was part of the franchise’s championship teams in 2012 and 2013. “I grew up watching you,” Antetokounmpo exclaimed. “Now […] The post Heat news: Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo share incredible moment with Norris Cole appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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