Giannis Antetokoumpo, the NBA’s Most Valuable Player of the Year, is at the top of his game, having been named one of the world’s best basketball players.

The skilled and committed athlete has now secured a long-term contract with leading sports company Nike, who will release a signature shoe, the Nike Greek Freak, as well as matching gear, which will be available for purchase soon!
To honor Giannis and his humble beginnings, which began in Athens, where Antetokounmpo and his brothers were born, Nike has released five videos highlighting Giannis’ rise to the top, which included plenty of adversity but also a lot of love and strong bonds with his family and friends, all of whom are proud of Giannis and his incredible accomplishments.

Video 1: Self-made Growing up in Athens, Giannis learned to hustle by selling products on the street. It wasn’t until the age of 12 that he discovered a new way to provide for his family – basketball. The tall, slender kid entered the gym motivated to build a better future for the Antetokounmpo family.

Video 2: Giannis Tsiggas, a local cafe owner, taught Giannis that everyone eats. Following a long day of basketball, Mr. Giannis would feed the Antetokounmpo brothers and urge them to pursue their aspirations. Giannis achieved exactly that, becoming stronger and more committed to the game while attracting scouts from Europe and the United States.

Episode 3: Coming to America: The Milwaukee Bucks drafted Giannis 15th, and his life changed instantly. Giannis felt solace in the backing of Greek supporters in the United States, who always showed up to his games on his first trip to America away from his family.

Episode 4: Achieving Greatness: Giannis refuses to be outworked. His coaches and trainers are stunned as the Greek Freak continues to elevate his game. He has fire in his heart, which fuels his excellence.

Episode 5: Zoom Freak 1: Giannis and his brother used to share the same pair of basketball sneakers. Ten years later, he has his own distinctive shoe. The Zoom Freak 1 represents yet another significant step in an already extraordinary adventure. And it’s only getting started.