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NBA Star Giannis Antetokounmpo is not a fan of the South Florida Iguanas.
When Antetokounmpo first moved to Miami, he was warned that Iguanas hang out everywhere.
Brendan Tobin warned Giannis about the iguanas in Miami two months ago:
Tobin: “It’s crazy down here in South Florida…as part of Florida you have to get these reptiles under control…that’s in my backyard, they go everywhere…they will takeover your yard Giannis”
Giannis: “Are… https://t.co/QWAeVUf9DY pic.twitter.com/yCMcTXDWAk
— The HEAT Realm (@WadexFlash) September 25, 2026
On Friday, the Miami Heat went viral when he found a large Iguana in his backyard and was deathly afraid to get near it.
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
GIANNIS FOUND A IGUANA IN HIS HOME😭
This was something Giannis was warned about when coming to Miami. pic.twitter.com/8hBhiVIcvx
— The HEAT Realm (@WadexFlash) September 25, 2026
On Monday, Antetokounmpo was asked about Iguanas during Miami Heat’s media day, and he’s still not comfortable with them randomly showing up in his backyard.
“If they keep on coming, I’ll probably move, maybe get an apartment across the street.”
“Somebody told me when I came here in July that they’re cute. They’re not cute, they’re scary.”
“They’re not cute. They’re scary.”
At Heat Media Day, Giannis talks about his recent run-in with an iguana at his home 😂 pic.twitter.com/0tfiQzuYZC
— NBA (@NBA) September 28, 2026