Giannis Antetokounmpo Reveals Unreal Personal Gesture From Heat President, Pat Riley

Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed an unreal gesture put forth by Pat Riley following his trade from the Bucks to the Heat.

By Dave Ettinger · Heavy

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:08 AM

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Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed Miami Heat president Pat Riley traveled to Greece to meet his inner circle.
Riley visited Antetokounmpo's childhood court and worked out with him at the gym.
Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. joined Miami in a trade sending four players and multiple picks to Milwaukee.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed that Miami Heat president Pat Riley traveled to Greece to visit his childhood court and meet his inner circle following his offseason trade. Speaking on his brother Thanasis Antetokounmpo's podcast, "ThanalysisShow", the superstar expressed his appreciation for Riley working out with him and spending time with everyone in the gym.

Antetokounmpo arrived in Miami alongside Bobby Portis Jr. from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, and four future draft selections. Under contract through at least the 2026-27 NBA season, Antetokounmpo holds a $62.7 million player option for the 2027-28 campaign.

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