NBA Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Big Announcement

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most accomplished active players in the NBA. In just 11 NBA seasons, Antetokounmpo has eight All-Star appearances, eight All-NBA selections, five All-Defensive selections, two MVP awards, one Defensive Player of the Year award, and one Finals MVP award.

This is an extensive list of accomplishments for any player, but especially for a 29-year-old. In addition to this success on the court, Antetokounmpo has grown his brand with Nike off the court.

Signing with Nike in 2013, Antetokounmpo extended with the company in 2017. Antetokounmpo's signature Nike Zoom Freak line released in 2019.

In a big announcement on Wednesday, Antetokounmpo and Nike revealed that the highly-anticipated Giannis Freak 6 is dropping on August 16.

In a joint post on Instagram, Antetokounmpo and Nike shared the big news:

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Nike's website now has these shoes listed, and includes a detailed breakdown of the Bucks star's new sneakers.

"Giannis needs a shoe to dominate the modern positionless game," Nike writes. "That’s why we upgraded the traction pattern on the Giannis Freak 6. The herringbone outsole helps him stop on a dime to make all those game-changing plays. And when he’s filling up the stat sheet, the Air Zoom cushioning helps keep him fresh for four quarters. This special edition pays tribute to Giannis' dad."

This is a big announcement from Antetokounmpo and Nike, as the 2021 Finals MVP continues to build his brand off the court.

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