Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Giannis Antetokounmpo
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement in response to the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat.
“Giannis Antetokounmpo helped transform not only the Milwaukee Bucks, but our entire community.
“Since arriving to Milwaukee in 2013, Giannis has done more than become one of the greatest players in NBA history – he made Milwaukee County his home. He built a life here and welcomed his family into our community. Over the past 13 years, Milwaukee embraced Giannis, and Giannis embraced Milwaukee in return, creating a bond that extends far beyond basketball.
“Upon the heels of the Bucks’ NBA Championship victory in 2021, there was an unmatched sense of excitement across Milwaukee County. From the electric atmosphere that filled our neighborhoods after Game 6, to the pride we all felt during the championship parade, we would not have those memories without our MVP.
“Giannis has always carried himself with humility, determination, and a deep appreciation for Milwaukee. As County Executive and a proud Bucks season ticket holder, I’ve had the opportunity to see firsthand the impact Giannis has had both on-and-off the court. He put Milwaukee on the world stage, invested in our community, and inspired countless young people to believe that anything is possible through hard work and perseverance.
“While Bucks fans across Milwaukee County are saddened to see him leave, we are also incredibly grateful for everything he gave to this organization and our region. His legacy will forever be a part of Milwaukee’s story. The memories he created, the championship he helped deliver, and the pride he brought to our city will not be forgotten.
“On behalf of Milwaukee County, I want to thank Giannis for his years of leadership, his commitment to our community, and the joy he brought to so many Milwaukeeans. We wish him, Mariah, and their entire family continued success and happiness in this next chapter.
“Milwaukee will always be home to Giannis Antetokounmpo.”
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