Giannis was traded to Miami on the day Messi made World Cup history. Messi plays in Miami.

Giannis wears #34 (Messi=34, *Bucks=34).

Giannis was traded after 13 NBA seasons, and Messi beat the German’s record, 13 days after the German’s birthday.

M, for Miami, Milwaukee, and Messi, is the 13th letter.

Lionel Messi makes World Cup history on the anniversary of Diego Maradona’s Hand of God goal, June 22, 2026