The reason Giannis Antetokounmpo changed his number after Bucks traded him

Majority of the time, a jersey number is never just a jersey number. It can tell a story, be a tribute to someone and legacy. Michael Jordan paved the way for generations of players with his greatness and growing up people wanted to be like him and wear the 23 on their chest.

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