Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade to the Miami Heat became official Monday, bringing an end to his 13-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Antetokounmpo marked the moment with a goodbye message to Milwaukee, closing a long chapter with the franchise where he became the face of the organization. His departure sends him to Miami after more than a decade with the Bucks.
A franchise era comes to a close
The move officially ends Antetokounmpo’s tenure in Milwaukee, a run that made him one of the defining players in Bucks history. His exit represents a major shift for both Milwaukee and Miami as the trade is finalized.
With the deal now complete, Antetokounmpo begins the next stage of his career with the Heat, while the Bucks move forward without the player who had been central to the franchise for 13 seasons.