Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals why he ditched his old jersey number

Giannis Antetokounmpo is wearing a new jersey number after his stunning trade from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat in July. 

Antetokounmpo wore No. 34 throughout his time with the Bucks, but he’s already switched to No. 7, apparently because he simply wanted to move on.

“Had to get closure. It was a huge chapter in my life. Now, I want to move on, and the reason I’m not wearing 34 is out of respect,” the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player said during a recent appearance on “Thanalysis Show.” Not just the organization, but the people that was there with me. 34 will only be worn in Milwaukee. 

However, the 10-time NBA All-Star is not entirely closing the door on a possible return to his old number.

“But I’m human. I might change my mind. Maybe next year I might put 34 on. We’ll see,” the 31-year-old Antetokounmpo added.

That decision can wait. Antetokounmpo’s top priority is helping the Heat return to the top after Miami let go of quite a package to get him from Milwaukee. 

The Bucks sent Antetokounmpo and veteran forward Bobby Portis to Miami in exchange for  Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, a pick swap and a second-round pick.

H/T Heat Central