NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has opened up about his move to the Miami Heat during a personal discussion on The Thanalysis Show podcast, hosted by his brother Thanasis and Tony Cartagena. The first part of the conversation was posted on Tuesday. The former 2021 champion reflected on starting a new chapter in Florida while trying to keep his life grounded.
The interview initially centred on his jersey. Having already become a collector’s item, the new uniform carries a change of number from his iconic 34 to 7 this season. Antetokounmpo also shared everyday moments from his first week in the city, including his choice of vehicle for the commute to practice and a grocery run that caught the attention of Heat president Pat Riley before he even knew it was on social media.
The Greek Freak voiced frustration at public scrutiny, citing an unsettling airport interaction involving his children that forced him to draw a line between his passion for the sport and the intrusive side of celebrity culture. Meanwhile, Miami are set to wrap up their NBA Preseason 2026 schedule, hosting the Brooklyn Nets at Kaseya Center on Wednesday and visiting the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Friday, before starting the 2026–27 Regular Season at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves next Wednesday.
