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While You Were Sleeping: Giannis, Bucks pick South BeachEvery time something like this happens, I go through the same emotional arc. Finally, the big thing happened. But wait … the big thing actually happened. The ramifications of the big thing are here. Oh, God. After months of speculation, Giannis Antetokounmpo is no longer a Milwaukee Buck, ending the most accomplished tenure in franchise history. Thirteen seasons, two MVPs, one championship. Antetokounmpo, 31, evolved from a lanky, unheralded first-round pick into a force the league had never seen while playing for the Bucks. Now he plays for the Miami Heat, as The Athletic reported last night. Giannis goes to South Beach along with Bobby Portis in a blockbuster trade for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakučionis, three first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and one second-round pick. Whew.The deal came the night before the NBA Draft. See our full trade grades here. We’ll have more on the fallout tomorrow. Let’s move on:Rings: OU completes unbelievable runJay Biggerstaff / Getty ImagesWe were going to lead with the team that won a title last night, but a massive trade got in the way. Alas. Still: Oklahoma, off one of the most impressive NCAA Tournament runs in recent memory, is college baseball’s national champion. Two quick notes:
