Kevin Garnett gives his take on Giannis to Miami

Apr 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks around following the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Kevin Garnett gives his take on Giannis to Miami

Originally posted on Miami Heat on SI | By Major Passons | Last updated Jun 20, 2026 8:12 PM ET

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In today’s world everyone is able to give their opinion on anything they want. The internet gives everyone the ability to get their take off, there is great beauty in it. Though not every opinion is worth a grain of salt.

That is the case for NBA legend Kevin Garnett.

Though an amazing basketball player, with a great basketball mind, he misses the mark when he talks about the Heat and Antetokounmpo.

Kevin Garnett believes Giannis to Miami is a Milwaukee 2.0 situation:

KG: I don’t like him in Miami. I think if he goes from Milwaukee to Miami, that’s a similar situation

Pierce: I don’t think that puts them in contention

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— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) June 19, 2026

Though a trade for Antetokounmpo would take a lot from Miami, they still have several great legs up on the Milwaukee Bucks no matter who is included in the trade. First and most important, the Front Office of the Heat has been known to surround their talent with cheap reliable players to build a team. They did it with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.

They did it with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. They also did it way back in 2006 for the franchises first championship around Shaq and Wade. They have a history of finding talent no one else can find to fill out a roster.

Second, the Heat have one of the best coaches in the league and another phenomenal piece in Bam Adebayo to supplement Antetokounmpo. These three alone would give Miami more firepower than the whole Bucks team. Their defense would be the best or among the leagues best no matter who the other 3 starters were. The NBA has never seen a defensive pairing like one Adebayo and Antetokounmpo would be.

Third, Miami is a destination. Look no disrespect to the city of Milwaukee but it does not take a rocket scientist to know that Maimi is a destination players want to be at and Milwaukee simply is not. The city is one players go to on vacation, live in and generally spend time in. Players love the city Maimi but also like the organization.

The front office has a history of success in multiple areas, and it attracts stars. The Heat would have no trouble getting free agents or other players to

This article first appeared on Miami Heat on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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