Would Giannis Become the Villain?

The guys dive into the latest Heat trade rumors as speculation continues to grow around Giannis Antetokounmpo and a possible move to Miami. Joe Rose says if Giannis truly wants to become a member of the Heat, he may eventually need to publicly push for a trade, but questions whether Giannis wants the backlash and “villain” label that often comes with superstar player movement. The conversation looks back at how LeBron James became one of the most hated athletes in America after taking his talents to Miami, while Kevin Durant faced similar criticism after joining Golden State. Joe explains why he thinks Giannis is viewed differently than some other superstars and discusses how certain star players receive different treatment from organizations, fans, and media depending on the situation.