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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Dated team records (2)
- Current basis: Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: listed with Miami Heat
- NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Miami Heat
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
- 2025-26 per game · 36 games
- 27.6 PTS 9.8 REB 5.4 AST 65.8% TS
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a 31-year-old power forward from Greece, listed at 6′11″ (211 cm). Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed with the Miami Heat in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. In 2025-26 he averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 36 games with 65.8% true shooting. He has a listed salary figure of $58.46M (the data provider does not state its season), with his contract running through June 2028. The roster lists an entry dated June 2026, with Milwaukee Bucks as the previous basketball team.
2025-26 season statistics
27.6PTS per game#9 of 582
9.8REB per game#17 of 582
5.4AST per game#41 of 582
0.9STL per game#143 of 582
0.7BLK per game#112 of 582
3.2TO per game#13 of 582
28.9MIN per game#114 of 582
An em dash (—) means unavailable, not zero.
| GP | FGM–FGA | FG% | 3PM–3PA | 3P% | FTM–FTA | FT% | eFG% | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 373–598 | 62.4% | 15–45 | 33.3% | 232–357 | 65.0% | 63.6% | 65.8% |
| PER | USG% | ORtg | DRtg | +/− | AST/TO | Double-doubles | Triple-doubles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.9 | 36.5% | 122.4 | 114.9 | +96 | 1.70 | 19 | 0 | 993 |
Combined figures require data for every listed season. Incomplete metrics are shown as —, not zero.
| Season | Team (at season end) | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% | TS% | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Milwaukee Bucks | 36 | 28.9 | 27.6 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 62.4% | 33.3% | 65.0% | 65.8% | 32.9 |
| 2024-25 | Milwaukee Bucks | 67 | 34.2 | 30.4 | 11.9 | 6.5 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 60.1% | 22.2% | 61.7% | — | — |
| 2023-24 | Milwaukee Bucks | 73 | 35.2 | 30.4 | 11.5 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 61.1% | 27.4% | 65.7% | 64.8% | — |
| 2022-23 | Milwaukee Bucks | 63 | 32.1 | 31.1 | 11.8 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 55.3% | 27.5% | 64.5% | 60.5% | 27.9 |
| 2021-22 | Milwaukee Bucks | 67 | 32.9 | 29.9 | 11.6 | 5.8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 55.3% | 29.3% | 72.2% | 63.3% | — |
| 2020-21 | Milwaukee Bucks | 61 | 33.0 | 28.1 | 11.0 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 56.9% | 30.3% | 68.5% | 63.3% | — |
| 6 seasons | Totals over these seasons: 10,929 PTS, 4,184 REB, 2,209 AST | 367 | 33.1 | 29.8 | 11.4 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 58.2% | 28.6% | 66.4% | 63.1% | — |
Statistics. Regular season: Source observations for dated values: UTC. Edition assembled Oct 9, 2026 UTC.
2026-27 game log
Reported highs in 2 logged games
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
18PointsOct 8, 2026 vs NOP
4ReboundsOct 8, 2026 vs NOP
7AssistsOct 3, 2026 @ TOR
03-pointersOct 8, 2026 vs NOP
1StealsOct 8, 2026 vs NOP
0BlocksOct 8, 2026 vs NOP
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 preseason | vs NOP | W 128–118 | 17:52 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8-13 | 0-0 | 2-5 | +0 |
| Oct 3 preseason | @ TOR | W 129–105 | 14:07 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 3-4 | +4 |
View all 2 logged games in 2026-27
2024-25 full game log
73 stored games · Page 1 of 3.
Reported highs in 73 logged games
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
59PointsNov 13, 2024 vs DET
20ReboundsApr 29, 2025 @ IND
20AssistsApr 3, 2025 @ PHI
23-pointersApr 1, 2025 vs PHX
3StealsApr 1, 2025 vs PHX
4BlocksDec 14, 2024 vs ATL
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 Playoffs | @ IND | L 118–119 | 44:14 | 30 | 20 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9-17 | 1-2 | — | -2 |
| Apr 27 Playoffs | vs IND | L 103–129 | 33:45 | 28 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9-20 | 0-1 | — | -28 |
| Apr 25 Playoffs | vs IND | W 117–101 | 32:12 | 37 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 14-19 | 0-0 | — | +24 |
| Apr 22 Playoffs | @ IND | L 115–123 | 39:37 | 34 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14-20 | 0-0 | — | -11 |
| Apr 19 Playoffs | @ IND | L 98–117 | 38:02 | 36 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14-23 | 0-2 | — | -18 |
| Apr 11 | @ DET | W 125–119 | 37:46 | 32 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11-22 | 0-2 | — | +22 |
| Apr 10 | vs NOP | W 136–111 | 25:34 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11-17 | 1-2 | — | +6 |
| Apr 8 | vs MIN | W 110–103 | 37:39 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9-15 | 1-2 | — | +26 |
| Apr 5 | @ MIA | W 121–115 | 43:00 | 36 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13-21 | 0-1 | — | +17 |
| Apr 3 | @ PHI | W 126–113 | 38:44 | 35 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12-19 | 1-1 | — | +23 |
| Apr 1 | vs PHX | W 133–123 | 36:16 | 37 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12-18 | 2-4 | — | +23 |
| Mar 30 | vs ATL | L 124–145 | 30:26 | 31 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11-18 | 0-1 | — | -18 |
| Mar 28 | vs NYK | L 107–116 | 34:52 | 30 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11-17 | 0-3 | — | -6 |
| Mar 24 | @ PHX | L 106–108 | 37:06 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12-19 | 1-2 | — | -4 |
| Mar 22 | @ SAC | W 114–108 | 34:35 | 32 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12-20 | 0-0 | — | -6 |
| Mar 20 | @ LAL | W 118–89 | 29:03 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9-15 | 0-0 | — | +19 |
| Mar 18 | @ GSW | L 93–104 | 38:53 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5-16 | 0-1 | — | -7 |
| Mar 16 | vs OKC | L 105–121 | 35:57 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7-15 | 0-0 | — | -13 |
| Mar 15 | vs IND | W 126–119 | 34:33 | 34 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 14-19 | 0-0 | — | +2 |
| Mar 13 | vs LAL | W 126–106 | 30:17 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8-17 | 0-1 | — | +22 |
| Mar 11 | @ IND | L 114–115 | 34:06 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9-14 | 0-1 | — | +10 |
| Mar 9 | vs CLE | L 100–112 | 33:40 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13-24 | 0-0 | — | -13 |
| Mar 8 | vs ORL | L 109–111 | 35:00 | 37 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15-23 | 0-0 | — | +2 |
| Mar 5 | vs DAL | W 137–107 | 24:50 | 32 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13-20 | 0-0 | — | +30 |
| Mar 4 | @ ATL | W 127–121 | 33:49 | 26 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9-18 | 0-2 | — | +9 |
Game records. Only stored games are listed. The player-game feed omits free throws; other box-score records may include them.
2025-26 shot chart
Giannis Antetokounmpo took 8% of his 2025-26 shots from three, 67% at the rim, 12% elsewhere in the paint and 13% from mid-range. His most efficient area relative to the league was the restricted area (77.4%, +10.2 points above average).
| Zone | FGM–FGA | FG% | League FG% | Share of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted area | 311–402 | 77.4 (+10.2) | 67.2 | 67.2% |
| In the paint (non-RA) | 26–71 | 36.6 (-7.9) | 44.5 | 11.9% |
| Mid-range | 21–80 | 26.3 (-15.6) | 41.8 | 13.4% |
| Corner 3 | 1–1 | 100.0 (+61.2) | 38.8 | 0.2% |
| Above the break 3 | 14–44 | 31.8 (-3.4) | 35.2 | 7.4% |
League rank by FG% (qualified players): Restricted area: 10th of 160 · all zone leaders
above typical accuracy for the zone about typical below. Shot locations; totals match the stored whynba season field goals (shot edition of Oct 9, 2026). This is a provider consistency check, not a comparison with official NBA totals.
2025-26 percentiles
Where he ranks among the 406 players with at least 20 games: the bar shows the share of those players he is ahead of.
Percentiles computed by whynba from season statistics. League-wide: advanced stats leaders · shooting by zone.
Most similar statistical profiles in 2025-26: Zion Williamson (21.0 / 5.7 / 3.2) · Jalen Duren (19.5 / 10.5 / 2.0) · LeBron James (20.9 / 6.1 / 7.2) · Alperen Sengun (20.4 / 8.9 / 6.2) · Karl-Anthony Towns (20.1 / 11.9 / 3.0) — points / rebounds / assists per game; similarity over scoring, rebounding, playmaking, defense, shooting volume, efficiency and usage percentiles.
Quick answers
- How many points does Giannis Antetokounmpo average?
- Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, over 36 games.
- What is Giannis Antetokounmpo's shooting percentage?
- In 2025-26, Giannis Antetokounmpo shot 62.4% from the field, 33.3% from three (15 of 45) and 65.0% from the free-throw line; his true shooting percentage was 65.8%.
- How old is Giannis Antetokounmpo?
- Giannis Antetokounmpo is 31 years old. He was born on December 6, 1994.
- How tall is Giannis Antetokounmpo?
- Giannis Antetokounmpo is 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm) tall and plays PF, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Giannis Antetokounmpo from?
- Giannis Antetokounmpo is from Greece and played at Filathlitikos before the NBA.
- What team does Giannis Antetokounmpo play for?
- Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed with the Miami Heat in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Giannis Antetokounmpo wear?
- The NBA directory lists Giannis Antetokounmpo at No. 7 for the Miami Heat. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Giannis Antetokounmpo's next game?
- Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat next play the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Giannis Antetokounmpo play on Christmas Day?
- Yes. The Miami Heat play in the Miami Heat at Boston Celtics game on December 25 at 2:30 pm Eastern Time.
- How much does Giannis Antetokounmpo make?
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has a listed salary figure of $58.46M (the data provider does not state its season), with his contract running through June 2028.
- How does Giannis Antetokounmpo rank in the NBA?
- Among the 406 players with at least 20 games in 2025-26, Giannis Antetokounmpo was ahead of 98% in points per game, 97% in rebounds and 91% in assists.
Contract
- Listed salary
- $58.46M listed figure; season not stated
- Contract through
- June 2028
- Nationality
- Greece
- Roster date
- June 23, 2026 previous basketball team: Milwaukee Bucks
Contract data · updated Oct 9, 2026. The provider lists one salary figure in USD without its season or type; it can be a contract's average annual value rather than this season's salary.
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Career at a glance
Giannis Antetokounmpo played 13 NBA regular seasons between 2013 and 2026, appearing in 895 games and averaging 24.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. He spent his whole career with Milwaukee (2013–26, 895 games). His best scoring season was 2022–23 with Milwaukee: 31.1 points per game over 63 games.
He rebounded best in 2019–20 at 13.6 per game. Championship season: 2020–21 (Milwaukee). In the playoffs he appeared in 9 postseason runs (84 games, 27.0 points per game).
Multiplying each season’s games by its scoring average gives roughly 21,500 regular-season points (an estimate from per-game figures, not an official total).
whynba analysis of the season-by-season statistics below (Wikipedia revision, CC BY-SA 4.0). Totals are estimates from per-game averages.
About Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Sina Ougko Antetokounmpo (Greek:Γιάννης Αντετοκούνμπο, born Giannis Sina Ugo Adetokunbo, December 6, 1994) is a Greek-Nigerian[discuss] professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). His size, speed, and strength have earned him the nickname "Greek Freak". He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players and power forwards of all time.
Born and raised in Athens to Nigerian parents, Antetokounmpo began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos in Athens. In 2011, he began playing for the club's senior team before entering the 2013 NBA draft, where he was selected 15th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks. In 2016–17, he led the Bucks in all five major statistical categories and became the first player in NBA history to finish a regular season in the top 20 in all five statistics: total points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. He received the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2017. Antetokounmpo has received ten NBA All-Star selections, including being selected as an All-Star captain in 2019, 2020, 2023, and 2024 as he led the Eastern Conference in voting in these four years.
One of the most decorated players in NBA history, Antetokounmpo won consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in 2019 and 2020, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to win two MVPs before turning 26. Along with his second MVP award, he was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2020, becoming only the third player, after Michael Jordan (1988) and Hakeem Olajuwon (1994), to win both awards in the same season. Antetokounmpo is a nine-time All-NBA Team member (including seven first-team selections). In 2021, he led the Bucks to their first NBA championship since 1971 and was named Finals MVP. The same year, Antetokounmpo was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
- Born
- December 6, 1994 (age 31) Athens, Greece
- Listed height
- 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
- Listed weight
- 250 lb (113 kg)
- Position
- Power forward
- NBA draft
- 2013: 1st round, 15th overall pick
- Playing career
- 2011–present
Career highlights and awards
- NBA champion (2021)
- NBA Finals MVP (2021)
- 2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2019, 2020)
- 10× NBA All-Star (2017–2026)
- NBA All-Star Game MVP (2021)
- 7× All-NBA First Team (2019–2025)
- 2× All-NBA Second Team (2017, 2018)
- NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
- 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2019–2022)
- NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2017)
- NBA Most Improved Player (2017)
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2014)
- NBA Cup champion (2024)
- NBA Cup MVP (2024)
- NBA 75th Anniversary Team
- Euroscar Player of the Year (2018)
Career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Milwaukee | 77 | 23 | 24.6 | .414 | .347 | .683 | 4.4 | 1.9 | .8 | .8 | 6.8 |
| 2014–15 | Milwaukee | 81 | 71 | 31.4 | .491 | .159 | .741 | 6.7 | 2.6 | .9 | 1.0 | 12.7 |
| 2015–16 | Milwaukee | 80 | 79 | 35.3 | .506 | .257 | .724 | 7.7 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 16.9 |
| 2016–17 | Milwaukee | 80 | 80 | 35.6 | .522 | .272 | .770 | 8.7 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 22.9 |
| 2017–18 | Milwaukee | 75 | 75 | 36.7 | .529 | .307 | .760 | 10.0 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 26.9 |
| 2018–19 | Milwaukee | 72 | 72 | 32.8 | .578 | .256 | .729 | 12.5 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 27.7 |
| 2019–20 | Milwaukee | 63 | 63 | 30.4 | .553 | .304 | .633 | 13.6 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 29.5 |
| 2020–21† | Milwaukee | 61 | 61 | 33.0 | .569 | .303 | .685 | 11.0 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 28.1 |
| 2021–22 | Milwaukee | 67 | 67 | 32.9 | .553 | .293 | .722 | 11.6 | 5.8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 29.9 |
| 2022–23 | Milwaukee | 63 | 63 | 32.1 | .553 | .275 | .645 | 11.8 | 5.7 | .8 | .8 | 31.1 |
| 2023–24 | Milwaukee | 73 | 73 | 34.2 | .611 | .274 | .657 | 11.5 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 30.4 |
| 2024–25 | Milwaukee | 67 | 67 | 35.2 | .601 | .222 | .617 | 11.9 | 6.5 | .9 | 1.2 | 30.4 |
| 2025–26 | Milwaukee | 36 | 36 | 28.9 | .624 | .333 | .650 | 9.8 | 5.4 | .9 | .7 | 27.6 |
| Career | 895 | 830 | 32.7 | .554 | .285 | .691 | 9.9 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 24.1 | |
| All-Star | 8 | 8 | 25.3 | .713 | .273 | .643 | 7.6 | 2.8 | 1.1 | .8 | 24.9‡ |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Milwaukee | 6 | 6 | 33.5 | .366 | .000 | .739 | 7.0 | 2.7 | .5 | 1.5 | 11.5 |
| 2017 | Milwaukee | 6 | 6 | 40.5 | .536 | .400 | .543 | 9.5 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 24.8 |
| 2018 | Milwaukee | 7 | 7 | 40.0 | .570 | .286 | .691 | 9.6 | 6.3 | 1.4 | .9 | 25.7 |
| 2019 | Milwaukee | 15 | 15 | 34.3 | .492 | .327 | .637 | 12.3 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 25.5 |
| 2020 | Milwaukee | 9 | 9 | 30.8 | .559 | .325 | .580 | 13.8 | 5.7 | .7 | .9 | 26.7 |
| 2021† | Milwaukee | 21 | 21 | 38.1 | .569 | .186 | .587 | 12.8 | 5.1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 30.2 |
| 2022 | Milwaukee | 12 | 12 | 37.3 | .491 | .220 | .679 | 14.2 | 6.8 | .7 | 1.3 | 31.7 |
| 2023 | Milwaukee | 3 | 3 | 30.5 | .528 | .000 | .452 | 11.0 | 5.3 | .3 | .7 | 23.3 |
| 2025 | Milwaukee | 5 | 5 | 37.6 | .606 | .200 | .698 | 15.4 | 6.6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 33.0 |
| Career | 84 | 84 | 36.2 | .532 | .259 | .625 | 12.2 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 27.0 |
Per-game averages. † won an NBA championship · * led the league · ‡ NBA record (as marked).
whynba profile fields · Checked
- Height
- 6′ 11″
- Weight
- 243 lb
- Position
- PF
- Jersey
- 7
- Country
- Greece
- School / last affiliation
- Filathlitikos
- Draft year
- 2013
- Draft pick
- Round 1 · Pick 15
How acquired: Traded from MIL on 07/06/26. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
2025-26 season averages
27.6Points per game
9.8Rebounds per game
5.4Assists per game
These figures belong to the season labeled above; they are not 2026–27 results.
The player’s game
Giannis Antetokounmpo is an instructive study in how size, stride length, and downhill pressure can reshape a defense. His drives force opponents to consider the rim early, which can change the available space for teammates around the perimeter.
One thing to watch
Watch where his defender meets him in transition and which teammate provides help. Starting the possession deeper in the paint can produce a different defensive problem from starting at the perimeter.
Put the numbers in context
Read a player’s statistics alongside minutes, role, opponent, and competition. One night or a short stretch can produce a misleading impression. Use the official player profile for current team information and verified season numbers, then connect those numbers to the possessions you watch.
Profile analysis expanded October 2, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s championship reference point
Antetokounmpo scored 50 points in the 2021 Finals clincher and earned Finals MVP. That Milwaukee Bucks title run is a historical reference point for studying his rim pressure; it should not be read as a statement about his current team or availability.
How does downhill pressure change a defense?
Viewing guide: Watch the first few steps after a defensive rebound. If the ball handler reaches the paint before the defense is set, a defender may have to leave a corner shooter or stop the drive at the rim. When the defense is already organized, pay attention to the spacing around the lane and how early the second defender moves across.
A crowded paint does not automatically make a drive a bad decision. The important detail is whether the drive moves a help defender and produces a useful pass. Conversely, a made basket can conceal difficult shot selection that would be hard to repeat over a full game.
What to track beyond points and rebounds
- Free-throw opportunities: Distinguish getting to the line from converting the attempts. Those are different parts of scoring efficiency.
- Off-ball possessions: Watch screens, cuts and catches near the basket, not only attacks that begin with the ball on the perimeter.
- Defensive responsibility: Identify whether he is guarding the ball, helping at the rim or recovering toward a shooter before judging a single block or rebound.
Use the season labels above when comparing results. The advanced-statistics leaderboard adds efficiency context, while player comparisons help separate scoring, rebounding and playmaking profiles. A historical award or strong statistical line cannot establish clearance to play in an upcoming game.
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NBA MVP seasons
All MVP winners2019-20, 2018-19.
Award records checked against the NBA’s historical winners list. Regular-season MVP only.
Defensive Player of the Year seasons
DPOY history2019-20.
Award records checked against the NBA’s historical winners list. Partial archive; these seasons are not an all-time career total.
Roster observations
These dates show when our saved NBA directory observations listed this player with a team. They are not signing, trade or contract dates, and this is not a complete career history.
Roster refresh overdue. This saved assignment may have changed.
| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | None recorded | NBA directory |
Profile source
Biographical fields reflect the saved official profile at the check time shown above. Team assignments use the dated directory evidence in Roster observations. Offseason rosters and jersey numbers can change.
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