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By Matt Audilet
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is entering the next chapter of his NBA career, suiting up for the Miami Heat this coming season.
The blockbuster trade that landed Antetokounmpo in Miami ended his stellar 13-year stint with the Milwaukee Bucks — the franchise that drafted him with the No. 15 overall pick in 2013.
Antetokounmpo contributed so much to the Milwaukee community, including the Bucks' second all-time NBA title in 2021.
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On Monday, Antetokounmpo posted a YouTube video highlighting his first day with the Heat. The video included footage of the two-time league MVP watching a tribute video from countless grateful Bucks fans.
"Doesn't matter where I am. Obviously I have a new chapter ahead of me with the Miami Heat and I'm going to make the best out of it, but Milwaukee will always be my home," Antetokounmpo said after wiping tears from his eyes.
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"Obviously when I see videos like that, it makes me emotional," he added. "Don't cry because it's over — laugh, smile, because it happened. I'm so grateful and happy for the 13 years I was with the Milwaukee Bucks."
Antetokounmpo now teams up with Bam Adebayo to form one of the best front-court duos in the league. When healthy this past season, Antetokounmpo averaged 27.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
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