Comparing Giannis Antetokounmpo to Magic Johnson sounds outrageous, right? One is a 6’11” power forward who is a force at the rim, while the other was a 6’9″ point guard who revolutionized the position with sublime leadership.
MIAMI -- Twelve minutes. 0 points. 0 for 2 shooting. That was that stat line for Klay Thompson in his short spurt with the first unit in Saturday night's preseason opener against the Toronto Raptors.
Tyler Herro spent seven seasons with the Miami Heat, so I figured once he got comfortable in Milwaukee, we'd eventually hear some interesting stories about what was really happening behind the scenes during his final year in Miami.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was troubled by multiple lower-limb injuries during the last stretch of his time with the Milwaukee Bucks. Critics are particularly skeptical about how he would sustain long-term on the Miami Heat’s roster.
Giannis Antetokounmpo spent 13 seasons building his legacy with the Milwaukee Bucks, but only a few weeks into his new chapter with the Miami Heat, the two-time MVP says that the new environment has already given him a renewed sense of energy.
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The Miami Heat have formed a new star frontcourt in the NBA by pairing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Though numerous people struggle to see how the players might function together, the two players themselves are not worried.
The Heat got their first game with Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday, and coach Erik Spoelstra came away talking about a player he used to watch from the other bench.
The Miami Heat are in the championship mix in the East. They landed Giannis Antetokounmpo, pairing the two-time MVP with Bam Adebayo and suddenly giving themselves one of the most talented frontcourts in the NBA.
The Miami Heat did not need long to show what their new-look offense could become. Giannis Antetokounmpo spent only 14 minutes on the floor, yet his passing immediately changed the way Miami attacked.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has only just begun his first season with the Miami Heat, but the two-time MVP is already convinced where his new journey will eventually lead: an NBA championship.
Giannis Antetokounmpo made his preseason debut with the Miami Heat, and head coach Erik Spoelstra was reminded of another all-time NBA great. After playing just 14 minutes, Antetokounmpo left the court, with Spoelstra being incredibly satisfied with his performance and the energy he showed.
It certainly did not take long before Giannis Antetokounmpo got to showcase just how dominant he can be for the Miami Heat. In just 14 minutes of gameplay in their first preseason match against the Raptors, the two-time Most Valuable Player turned in nine points, four rebounds and seven assists.
Klay Thompson will start the Miami Heat’s preseason opener Saturday, marking his first action as a member of the defending Eastern Conference contenders alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.