Giannis Antetokounmpo Bids Emotional Farewell to Milwaukee Before Joining Miami

After 13 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo shared a heartfelt farewell video expressing his deep connection to the city and its fans. In the video, Giannis emphasized that Milwaukee shaped him into the person he is today and described the city as a hardworking community, saying, "I hope they remember that I came and gave the hard work on the court, just like them." He reflected on the significance of the championship he helped bring to Milwaukee in 2021, which he won as the NBA Finals MVP, stating, "I hope the trophy I brought means as much to you as it does to me." Giannis also highlighted his personal ties to the city, mentioning that it is where his children were born and where his family has roots. Despite his upcoming move to Miami, he affirmed, "Milwaukee will always be my city, my team, and my family." Giannis's career averages with Milwaukee include 24.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5 assists per game over 13 seasons. This farewell follows recent announcements about his departure, marking the end of a significant chapter in his career.