Giannis switches to No. 7 with Heat

After joining the Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo switched from No. 34 to No. 7, saying No. 34 is tied to his 13-year Milwaukee career and that changing numbers gave him closure and showed respect for the organization and people who supported him. He said he may change his mind and wear No. 34 again in a future season, emphasizing that the choice is not about jersey sales. A sports columnist also argued that if Antetokounmpo earns a place in the Heat’s rafters, Miami could retire No. 7 for both him and former Heat player Goran Dragić.