Giannis Antetokounmpo is approaching his first season with the Miami Heat, and expectations are high for what he and Bam Adebayo can accomplish in South Florida. As for getting used to the area and its wildlife, Antetokounmpo is still adjusting.
In a hilarious series of clips posted to Instagram, Antetokounmpo and his kids hid from an iguana that found its way in their backyard. One of Antetokounmpo's kids asked why he wouldn't take care of it himself, prompting a classic response.
"Me? No way. I'm not going out there," Antetokounmpo said. "Why don't you get it? You get it. Are you scared? ... I'm scared."
Giannis is currently hiding with his kids from the iguana🤣 Kids: “Dad why aren’t you not just trying to get it?” Giannis: “Me? No way I’m not going
out there. Why don’t you get it? You go get it, I’m scared. GET OUT OF MY BACKYARD!” https://t.co/QWAeVUf9DY pic.twitter.com/XiCK2paFpO
— The HEAT Realm (@WadexFlash) September 25, 2026
Antetokounmpo expressed a fear for iguanas long before this encounter, joking to Miami sports radio host Brendan Tobin that he'd request a trade if one came into his backyard.
Giannis and Bam will certainly put fear into their opponents when the Heat season tips off Oct. 21 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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