‘Unreal,’ ‘Who Said He’s Washed?’ — NBA Fans Erupt As Giannis Antetokounmpo Throws Down Poster Dunk in Dominant 2nd Outing With Heat

Miguel de Guzman Updated Fri, October 9, 2026 at 5:07 AM UTC 'Unreal,' 'Who Said He's Washed?' -- NBA Fans Erupt As Giannis Antetokounmpo Throws Down Poster Dunk in Dominant 2nd Outing With Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo is giving Miami Heat fans plenty to look forward to ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The 10-time All-Star led the scoring charge in Thursday’s preseason matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, highlighted by a thunderous poster dunk over center Yves Missi. Fans were thrilled by the highlight play and took to social media to share how pumped up they were. Giannis Antetokounmpo Excites Fans After Posterizing Yves Missi Two preseason games in, and Antetokounmpo is showing why fans should be excited about the new-look Heat. In their exhibition clash against the Pelicans on Thursday, he showcased his dominant offensive skill set, scoring 18 points on 8-for-13 shooting in just 18 minutes of playing time. 2 of his points came during a highlight play at the expense of the 6-foot-11 center early in the second quarter. The Pelicans big man tried to contest Antetokounmpo in transition, but Missi ended up as the unwilling participant in an Antetokounmpo poster. The play went viral, and fans were understandably impressed with the two-time MVP’s athletic ability. “GIANNIS POSTER IN TRANSITION. WHO SAID HE’S WASHED?” a Heat fan account posted . “LEAGUE AIN’T READDYYYY,” one fan exclaimed . “He has the best left-hand dunks, and he’s right-handed lol,” another pointed out . “Giannis rocking up his dunk in style,” an X user wrote . “This [expletive] is unreal bro,” one fan said . “Last time Giannis played with this much energy, he won a championship,” another user chimed in . Aside from his 18 points, Antetokounmpo also came away with 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Andrew Wiggins added 13 points on a similarly efficient 4-for-5 clip, while guard Tre Donaldson added 12 off the bench. Bobby Portis, Myron Gardner, and Tim Hardaway Jr. also scored in double figures with 11 points each. The Heat won 128-118 and improved to 2-0 this preseason. SEE ALSO: ‘Vert Is Cooked,’ ‘Athleticism Is Noticeably Compromised,’ ‘Lost His Lift’ — NBA Fans React to Zion Williamson’s Preseason Dunk Antetokounmpo also had an impressive, albeit quieter, outing during the Heat’s 129-105 win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. He scored 9 points on a perfect 3-for-3 clip, while going 3-for-4 from the charity stripe. He showcased his ability to set up his teammates, recording 7 assists. These numbers might not seem like a lot at first glance. However, Antetokounmpo is a veteran entering his 14th season. His preseason production is more about building chemistry with his new teammates against other squads. Once the regular season rolls around, fans can expect him to stuff the stat sheets in the way they’re accustomed to. This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network .