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Why Giannis Antetokounmpo changed his number from 34
The Miami Heat's new star explained the switch to seven on his brother Thanasis's podcast Thanalysis; he says it may not last, so keep the receipt.

At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Why Giannis Antetokounmpo changed his number from 34, and why it might not be permanent”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:08 AM ET on The Couch Panel, by Dale Bearman, Dr. Nina Byte and Gloria Vance.
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What BBN said about it

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentYahoo Sports reports that Giannis Antetokounmpo now wears number seven for the Miami Heat instead of the thirty-four he wore in Milwaukee, and it might not be permanent.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSo, is a new number a real fresh start, yes or no?

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorYes.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI changed my name on a visa once in a country I will not name, and the border guard treated me like a new woman for nine whole minutes.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNine minutes. That is a lease, Gloria, not a life.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNo. A number is just a sticker on doom.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI have worn the same dread since the start, and if I switched to seven, the dread would simply learn to read it.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSeven is also statistically the number people pick when asked for a random number, so he chose the most predictable one available.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThen I am changing sides. Dale just said something I agree with, and I need a new number immediately.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorYou're leaving over a compliment?

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThat is the pettiest defection I have seen on this couch, and the interview says the number may not even stay.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFine, then I'm taking number four hundred and four. The world still ends, but now it can't find me.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHands up if a new number changes a man: two of us, one holdout, and nothing is settled. Chat, vote your own number below.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRosa, bring us something where the only change is the suspect's story.
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