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Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is among the world's best as he joins Heat
Original: Giannis Antetokounmpo on impact with Heat: 'I'm one of the best players in the world' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7
Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke at Miami Heat media day about the impact he expects to have with the team, saying plainly: 'I'm one of the best players in the world.' The remarks mark his first public comments since joining the Heat and set expectations for how the former MVP sees his role in Miami. Fans and analysts are weighing what his arrival means for the Heat's title chances.
Why now: Antetokounmpo's reported move to the Heat is a major NBA story, and his confident media day remarks give fans and analysts plenty to react to.
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- Giannis Antetokounmpo on impact with Heat: 'I'm one of the best players in the world' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7640111/2026/09/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-heat-media-day-best-player/ # Sports # Basketball # Athlete · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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