Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominating influence on the NBA is evident when he is selected for his eighth All-Star game. In recognition of Giannis and Thanasis’s shared sneaker journey across Greece, Nike Basketball has introduced a special Zoom Freak 5 model.

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The “All-Star” Freak 5, decked out in Bright Crimson, University Red, and White, brings attention to the Antetokounmpo brothers’ shared path and sacrifices. “Thanasis thanks for sharing,” reads a handwritten letter from Giannis to Thanasis on the collar, harkening back to their days of trading shoes.

Giannis and Thanasis’s numbers are engraved on the heel, emphasizing the individual’s tale even more. The sole unit symbolizes duality and sharing with its mismatched Red and White rubber outsole and alternating White and Red midsole across shoes.

Starting on February 16, 2024, the Nike Zoom Freak 5 “All-Star” will be available in-store, online, and on Nike.com at a selection of Nike Basketball retailers. It costs $140 USD and comes in men’s sizes.

The story of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who became an NBA star after trading sneakers with Thanasis, is an inspiration. The “All-Star” edition of Zoom Freak 5 pays homage to their story by showing their bond and Giannis’s relentless pursuit of greatness in and out of the game.