Heat news: Giannis Antetokounmpo feuding with iguana at new Miami home

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>Giannis Antetokounmpo may be one of the NBA’s strongest players, but his first battle in Miami came against an opponent he had no interest in guarding.

>As the two-time MVP prepares for his first season with the Miami Heat after his offseason move from Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo is getting used to life in South Florida. That includes dealing with some of the local wildlife.

>In a video shared on his social media, Antetokounmpo showed fans a large iguana hanging out in his backyard. The NBA star stayed inside with his children while the reptile remained outside.

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>His kids questioned why their father, who stands 7 feet tall, would not simply go outside and remove the animal. Antetokounmpo made it clear he wanted no part of that job.

>“Me? No way I’m not going out there,” Antetokounmpo said. “Why don’t you get it? You go get it, I’m scared. GET OUT OF MY BACKYARD!”

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>“You better get out of my backyard right now!”

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>The exchange quickly drew laughs from fans, many of whom joked that Antetokounmpo had already received a proper introduction to Miami life.

>After spending 13 seasons in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo is now facing a very different environment. Iguanas are common across South Florida, and the new Heat star appears to have learned that lesson quickly.

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>The backyard encounter comes as Antetokounmpo gets ready for his first season in Miami. The Heat acquired the 10-time All-Star during the offseason, adding him to a roster that will look to make a deeper run in the Eastern Conference.

>Antetokounmpo is scheduled to make his regular-season Heat debut on Oct. 21, when Miami hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kaseya Center.

>Until then, though, it seems Antetokounmpo has another matchup to worry about at home.

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