Giannis Antetokounmpo is already making his presence felt in Miami, and he’s not wasting time when it comes to LeBron James.
After the trade became official earlier today, Antetokounmpo appeared on Kick streamer N3on’s live stream and spent part of the conversation talking about James. When asked who he considers the greatest of all time in NBA history, Antetokounmpo said he does not think players from different eras can be compared. He then made it clear which star he enjoys watching most.
“The person I like to watch a lot is LeBron James.”- Giannis(h/t @TheHeatCentral ) pic.twitter.com/L0aOisacFo
That alone was enough to get Heat fans talking, but the stream delivered another moment that pushed the recruiting angle even further. In the chat, someone claimed James had signed with his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Antetokounmpo’s reaction was immediate.
Giannis almost had a heart attack when Neon stream trolled him saying LeBron signed to Cleveland 👀Giannis when he found out it’s fake: So there is a chance ☝️COME WIN RING 5 @KingJames https://t.co/HVUvbQHKSi pic.twitter.com/jwhkH1EjL6
Antetokounmpo looked visibly anxious as he tried to sort out whether the news was real, even asking his brother Alex to help confirm it. Once it became clear the claim was fake, N3on had Antetokounmpo feel his chest, and the moment that stood out most came right after that.
He ended the clip by saying, “so there’s a chance”, a line that will only fuel more speculation about where James could land.
James remains one of the biggest offseason stories, and Antetokounmpo’s comments give Miami fans plenty to latch onto. The Heat’s newest star has now openly shown his admiration for James, and that kind of public interest could matter as the pursuit plays out.
For now, James’ destination is still unknown. But Antetokounmpo’s enthusiasm is clear, and the idea of him alongside James and Bam Adebayo would give Miami a major boost on the court. Heat fans will be watching closely to see whether the recruitment effort goes anywhere.
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