Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his Miami Heat debut

On October 4, 2026, Giannis Antetokounmpo made his official debut for the Miami Heat in a preseason game held in Quebec, Canada. The Heat secured a dominant 129-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo played for 14 minutes and 7 seconds, contributing 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists, while committing 2 turnovers. He showed efficiency by shooting 3/3 from the field and 3/4 from the free-throw line.

Key individual performances for Miami included Tim Hardaway Jr. with 14 points, Pelle Larsson with 13 points, Andrew Wiggins with 12 points, Nikola Jovic with 11 points, and Bam Adebayo with 10 points and 6 rebounds. For the Raptors, RJ Barrett and Tyrese Ke each scored 15 points. Notably, the Raptors' new acquisition Kawhi Leonard did not participate in the contest. Following the game, Antetokounmpo shared highlights of his debut with the new franchise via his official Instagram account.