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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - South Florida will be saying “Welcome to Miami” to a new Heat star.
On Wednesday evening, the Miami Heat shared a video on Instagram of the moment Giannis Antetokounmpo arrived at an airport in South Florida, heralding the arrival of the Antetokounmpo era with the NBA team.
Miami Heat officials will hold a news conference on Thursday afternoon at the Kaseya Center for the two-time NBA MVP.
But before that happens, the “Greek Freak,” 31, familiarized himself with his new surroundings. Video posted by the team on Thursday morning showed the NBA megastar walking through the locker room and grabbing one of his new jerseys with the number 7.
Outside the Kaseya Center, Antetokounmpo’s face was prominently displayed on the big screen above the front entrance.
Antetokounmpo spent his Wednesday afternoon in Atlanta with his wife, watching the FIFA World Cup semifinal match and hobnobbing with music royalty Mick Jagger and Jermaine Dupri.
But more pressing business awaits.
Antetokounmpo’s arrival in Miami will easily be the biggest for the Heat since the 2010 arrival of LeBron James, who was teammates with Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade. The three iconic teammates formed a big three core, and they were able to reach the NBA Finals four consecutive times and win two championships.
Heat Nation hopes Antetokounmpo’s arrival will be the start of another title run.
After a 13-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks, Antetokounmpo was part of a blockbuster trade that sent him to the Miami Heat in early July.
Antetokounmpo’s official introduction to South Florida is set to get underway at 3 p.m. on Thursday. 7News and ABC Miami will have live coverage of the event.
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