What happened: Giannis Antetokounmpo said the Miami Heat's "Big 3" era was the first NBA basketball he ever watched growing up. The comment comes days after Antetokounmpo was introduced by the Heat franchise he officially joined, holding up a No. 7 jersey alongside Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra.

Why it matters: The remark closes a personal loop for Antetokounmpo, who now plays for the same franchise whose era he watched as a young fan. It adds a sentimental layer to one of the Eastern Conference's biggest offseason moves.

What to watch: Attention shifts to how Antetokounmpo fits into Miami's rotation heading into the 2026-27 season.